Commemorating Roe at 41
Today is the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In commemoration of this historic ruling, NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina’s Executive Director, Suzanne Buckley, released the…
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Forty one years is long enough: Incarceration of Political Prisoners
By Crystal M. Hayes
Repost from KultureKritic.com
My father, Robert Seth Hayes, is one of the longest held political prisoners in the United States. He…
Repost from KultureKritic.com
My father, Robert Seth Hayes, is one of the longest held political prisoners in the United States. He…
A brief history of immigration in America
Immigration (via www.gimby.org)
The United States is, of course, a nation of immigrants. Even Native Americans came here from somewhere else; recent evidence suggests they…
Happy Outcome for Durham Homeless Does Not Absolve City Council and Police of Moral Responsibility for Panhandling Arrests
The Durham Police have endured considerable criticism in recent months for a series of high-profile shootings and revelations about the department’s controversial stop-and-search practices, which…
On Human Rights Day, #ReformStorm seeks Immigration Reform
Today is International Human Rights Day, celebrated annually on December 10 to remind the world of the importance of basic human rights. This year, a…
Documentary underway on the Wilmington Massacre of 1898
A new film, Wilmington on Fire, will give a historical and present day look at the massacre of 1898 from the perspective of the African-American…
Honoring Nelson Mandela
Honoring Nelson Mandela
by Peter Wagner, December 5, 2013
(This is a repost from the Prison Policy Initiative)
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was a South African…
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was a South African…
SCSJ bids farewell to Rebecca Fontaine
Today is our last day with long-time community organizer, immigrants’ rights advocate, and social justice pioneer Rebecca Fontaine. We wish her all the best in…
ICE overreach in NC – one immigrant's story
On September 18, 2013, Uriel was on the way to his friend’s house to help work on his motorcycle. Uriel had his eye on the…
Federal shutdown shows North Carolina's true colors
The National Women’s Law Center has produced a concise report of vital programs for women and children that cost less in a year than the…
Court Watch: Another roadblock for NC's Eastern District?
Another roadblock for the Eastern District?
Posted to NC Policy Watch on 9/19/2013 by Sharon McCloskey
Reposted to SCSJ with permission
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SCSJ commends Governor's veto of drug testing bill
Southern Coalition for Social Justice Commends Governor’s Veto of Drug Testing Bill
On August 15 2013, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory vetoed H.B. 392, a…