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Tell President Obama and Congress: Enforce the Civil Rights Act
President Obama has made little use of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which gives the executive branch the power to cut off federal funds from any agency that employs that funding in a racist or discriminatory manner. If enforced, the provision could be a key tool in addressing structural racism.
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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act gives the executive branch of the US government the power to cut off federal funds from any agency that employs federal funding in a racist or discriminatory manner.
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Jacquelyn Imperato replied to Peggy Randall's discussion Progressive Blogs: Which Ones do You Read?Started by Lynn A Murrell in Taking a Position. Last reply by Bill Frank yesterday. 2 Replies 1 Like
The original congressional intent of the 501(c)(4) category was to give a tax exemption to groups involved exclusively in social welfare activities. The IRS has since expanded the category to include considerable political activity. In my opinion we…Continue
Started by Peggy Randall in From The Nation. Last reply by Jacquelyn Imperato yesterday. 4 Replies 1 Like
I'd like to begin creating a blog roll here that includes political blogs with a progressive bent. Doesn't have to be the big guys we all know. Maybe there are some hidden gems out there? Ones with a local focus? Nominate your favorites here! …Continue
Started by Loren A. Lynch in From The Nation. Last reply by Woody Smith May 17. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Watch Chris Hedges on Democracy Now! explain why this most recent violation is dangerous for both journalists and their sources, and…Continue
Started by Bill Frank in Taking a Position. Last reply by Bill Frank yesterday. 17 Replies 1 Like
First, I don't apologize for calling them Teabaggers. The Dick Armey said that his group should go to, and teabag the WH.Now, I belong to a tax exempt organization and the first couple of years we were under the srutiny of the IRS to make sure we…Continue
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