May 2011

Why Victory by Texan Immigrant Communities Against Rick Perry's Extremist Agenda Is Important for the US Human Rights Movement
May 26, 2011
The Reform Immigration Texas Alliance (RITA) last night defeated an abusive and xenophobic bill that would have unleashed lone actors within law enforcement to check for immigration status, even against orders by their departments.  This bill would have destabilized communities as well... Keep reading »
National Rally and March for Youth Initiative
May 25, 2011
On May 19th, the Alliance for Educational Justice and the National L.I.F.E. Coalition staged the National Rally for Youth Investment in Washington, DC in partnership with the Young People’s Project, Project South, Advancement Project, the Dignity in Schools Coalition, and the Generational... Keep reading »
Baltimore Sun Op-Ed Highlights Workers' Experiences As Reported in United Workers' Joint Report with NESRI
May 13, 2011
Inner Harbor's poverty zone Report reveals low wages, inhumane conditions for food workers in Baltimore's tourist hub By J. Peter Sabonis 5:20 PM EDT, May 12, 2011     Imagine being told your employer is closing its doors for good in two days, but you'll get paid for the next 60 days.... Keep reading »
DSC-NY Organizing For Change At IRRP Conference
May 13, 2011
The Dignity in Schools Campaign-NY Chapter held a session on "Organizing for Change" at the one day conference, "Restoring Community in Schools: Promoting Positive Alternatives to the School to Prison Pipeline," hosted by the International Institute for Restorative Practices on... Keep reading »
Senator Sanders Introduces Single-Payer Bill in U.S. Senate
May 10, 2011
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) today introduced twin health reform bills in the Senate and House, both called the American Health Security Act of 2011. The American Health Security Act would establish a single-payer health insurance program funded by federal taxes but... Keep reading »
First Universal Health Care Bill in U.S. Marks Success of Vermont's Human Rights Movement
May 7, 2011
On May 5 the Vermont House followed the Senate in passing the final version of a health reform bill that creates a path for a universal, publicly financed health care system in Vermont. Governor Peter Shumlin has confirmed he will sign the bill into law. This makes Vermont the first state in the... Keep reading »
Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign Succeeds in Getting Anti-Immigrant Amendment Struck
May 3, 2011
After days of mobilization, protests and vigils by the Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign, Vermont legislators agreed to remove from the universal health care bill a harmful amendment that would have excluded undocumented people from "universal" health care. The conference committee of... Keep reading »
Report Release-Hidden in Plain Sight: Workers at Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the Struggle for Fair Development
May 2, 2011
On May 4th, United Workers announced the release of "Hidden in Plain Sight: Workers at Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the Struggle for Fair Development," a report jointly published by United Workers and NESRI.  Since declaring Baltimore's Inner Harbor a “Human Rights Zone... Keep reading »