Ruling Strips Away Dignity and Privacy Rights

April 04, 2012

The Supreme Court's recent decision means anyone who gets arrested can face a strip search.

Remembering John Payton

The late NAACP LDF president was so effective he once roused Clarence Thomas from his vow of silence.

We Should Defend Our Own

Smearing the late Derrick Bell is the latest salvo. When will blacks fight back?

When 'Sorry' Isn't Enough for Racism

Why we shouldn't accept an apology from the federal judge who sent an offensive email about Obama.

Race and the Law: The Best and Worst of 2011

No, the legal system didn't help create a post-black America. But there were times when justice prevailed.

Black Voters Told, 'Relax, Don't Vote'

A Republican is convicted for authorizing misleading "robocalls" -- just one tactic being used to deter voters.

Are We Willing to Protect Our Children?

It's not enough to be shocked by the Penn State case. We can do better to protect them from harm.

Dear Camp Cain: Stop Calling It a Lynching

Using a heinous part of our history to fend off accusations disrespects the real victims of hate.

Are Strip Searches Unconstitutional?

A businessman humiliated by New Jersey police takes his case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Criminal Justice: How Do We Fix the System?

It depends on whether the support for Troy Davis can be converted into a lasting movement.

First the Bill, Then the Work: Hate Crimes Legislation Passes

November 01, 2009

President Obama's passage of the hate crimes bill is only the beginning of the process. Accurate reporting enables us to identify those specific counties and jurisdictions that warrant increased attention and scrutiny, and where prosecutorial resources should be deployed.

Justice Deferred: Tom Perez In at the Civil Rights Division

After months of Republican blocking behind the scenes, Tom Perez has finally been confirmed as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Perez was considered an uber-qualified candidate by civil rights groups.

Obama Schools Republican Members in Speech on Health Reform

Tonight the President brought the "full Obama" to a joint session of Congress, and changed the game on health care reform.

Let's Do it Again...

On the heels of the Sotomayor confirmation, another Supreme Court seat may be in play. The potential appointment of three justices in his first term will make President Obama among the most powerful presidents to influence the Court’s direction in decades.