Speech rights for me but not for she, because there'll be no wedding pizzas in that classroom

The 6th Circuit rules that Shawnee State University violated a professor’s free speech and free expression rights by punishing him for refusing to use a trans student’s preferred pronouns. More lawfare ahead. … Read More

David Jolly: “fundamental rights are not absolute rights” when domestic terror is implied

The GQP declares it’s all about the violence. The Second Amendment was discussed (as well as the host’s invocation of “semiotics”) by @shannonrwatts and  @DavidJollyFL on All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris, but … Read More

Bwah ha ha! Fox Business host welcomed animal rights activist, thinking he was a pork company CEO

Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo thinks Donald Trump is a great president. She also seems to think he was robbed of reelection through fraud. In other words, it’s really easy to pull … Read More

AL-Sen: CNN, “Tommy Tuberville (R) appears to have no idea what the Voting Rights Act is”

From CNN: Former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville is favored to beat Democratic Alabama Sen. Doug Jones this fall and join one of the world's most exclusive clubs. … Read More

CO-Sen: John Hickenlooper (D) Builds Momentum To Pass The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Received this e-mail from John Hickenlooper’s (D. CO) U.S. Senate campaign: Hello, On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law banning racial discrimination at the ballot box. … Read More

DFA Helps The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Fight Back Against GOP Attempts To Steal Florida

Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America in support of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition: In 2018, voters across Florida overwhelmingly passed a ballot initiative supported by DFA members … Read More

ME-Sen: Human Rights Campaign Ditches Susan Collins (R), Endorses Sara Gideon (D) For Senate

Here’s some big news today out of Maine: x Despite Susan Collins’ record on certain key LGBTQ issues, her support of McConnell & Trump’s agenda, vote for Kavanaugh’s SCOTUS appointment, … Read More

GA-Sen A: Jon Ossoff (D) Pushes The Call For A NEw Voting Rights Act To Stop Voter Suppression

Received this e-mail today from Jon Ossoff’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign: Last week's election in Georgia proved Republican officials will do anything to suppress the Constitutional rights of black … Read More

So now Russia is trolling us over press freedom and human rights

Granted, Russia coming to the defense of journalists is a little like Arby’s Twitter account writing a scathing review of a Michelin three-star restaurant, but here we are.  We’ve fallen … Read More

GA-Sen A: Teresa Tomlinson (D) Calls For The Ratification Of The Equal Rights Amendment

Received this e-mail today from former Columbus, GA Mayor, Teresa Tomlinson's (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign: Today is International Women’s Day, the day we celebrate the incredible social, economic, and … Read More

MS-Sen: Human Rights Campaign Endorses Mike Espy (D) For U.S. Senate

Received this e-mail today from Mike Espy’s (D. MS) U.S. Senate campaign: After receiving more than 75 endorsements from local and state leaders across Mississippi this week, Mike secured another big … Read More

Warren Unveils 3 New Plans That Tackle Coronavirus, Farmworkers' Rights & Climate Change

I’ve always loved Elizabeth Warren’s “I Have A Plan For That Motto” because it rings so true. Today, she unveils three new plans that cover three big issues. First, the Coronavirus: … Read More

Bringing a Gun to a Rights' Fight

Although today is not the actual date of birth for Civil Rights and humanitarian leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we have given him the ultimate American honor, a day … Read More

GA-Sen A: Civil Rights Hero Rep. John Lewis (D) Keeps Up The Momentum For Jon Ossoff's (D) Campaign

Received this e-mail today from Civil Rights hero, Rep. John Lewis (D. GA-05), in support of Jon Ossoff’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign: I’ll get right to the point: I’m … Read More

Joe Biden to immigrant rights activist: Vote for Trump

Certain personal attributes are not transferable. Joe Biden attempting to channel Trump shows why he is incompatible with a Democratic Presidency. Joe Biden has a way of showing a disregard … Read More

Individual-1 caught Dead to Rights: John Bolton will comply with a subpoena to testify on 11/7

Even if he’s still a war criminal, John Bolton will get his place in history perhaps for a less ignominious act. In June, national security adviser John Bolton warned U.S. diplomats … Read More

Individual-1 caught Dead to Rights: John Bolton could comply with a subpoena to testify on 11/7

Even if he’s still a war criminal, John Bolton will get his place in history perhaps for a less ignominious act. In June, national security adviser John Bolton warned U.S. diplomats … Read More

Maria Butina “gun rights enthusiast” released, will be deported to Russia

Aside from being the human face of the apparent manipulation of the NRA and the GOP as a conduit for Russian influence, Maria Butina has been released from prison. (CNN) … Read More

A Texas Sized Victory For Voting Rights

By  Mike Fox for Alan, Mike H., Deb, Janis, Dan, Kimberly, Bryan, Dr. Bill, and Shayna—Your PDA National Team Mike Siegel Wins Victory For Voting Rights! Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) … Read More

Irish Times exit poll projects huge victory for reproductive rights in the Republic of Ireland

The Eight Amendment to the Irish Constitution, which is one of the strictest bans on abortion anywhere in the world, is projected to be repealed, as polls have closed in … Read More

Anti-trans* woman uses Michigan civil rights act to sue Planet Fitness for cancelling her membership

Originally posted at Eclectablog. Earlier this month I wrote about a woman in Midland who had her Planet Fitness membership cancelled because she spent her days in their gym warning … Read More