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A group of civil rights groups is urging community members to mobilize in support for immigration reform.

Civil and labor groups: “Let’s organize for immigration reform”

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A coalition of racial, labor, and religious groups announced today they are encouraged by the Senate bipartisan plan on immigration reform, but at the same time … Read More

A man leaves a 7-Eleven store with a Double Gulp drink, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Latino group joins fight to stop NYC’s large sugary drinks ban

By Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The city's limit on the size of sugary drinks is an "extraordinary infringement" on consumer choice, a lawyer for the American Beverage … Read More

A rally in Washington D.C. sought to show its support for affirmative action policies as the Supreme Court presided on Fisher vs. University of Texas

[PHOTOS] Rally in Washington D.C. echoes support for affirmative action as Supreme Court considers case

By Farah Melendez

A rally came together outside of the Supreme Court, where it was hearing the case of Fisher vs University of Texas, concerning the issue of affirmative … Read More

Attorney General Eric Holder is welcomed at the NAACP annual convention Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Houston. Holder says he opposes a new photo ID requirement in Texas elections because it would be harmful to minority voters. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

AG Holder says Texas ID law would harm minorities

By Ramit Plushnick-Masti, Associated Press

HOUSTON — Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday he opposes a new photo ID requirement in Texas elections because it would be harmful to minority … Read More