MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann calls immigration detention centers “Gitmo Jr.-gate”, and that’s right on point. Olbermann’s comments during his “Still Bushed!” segment was prompted by a report just released by Amnesty International, “Jailed without Justice.” (Thanks to ImmigrationImpact.com for the post on this.) Please read this, or at least glance through. You will find stories such … Continue reading Keith Olbermann: ‘Immigration Detention Centers as Bad as Gitmo’
Author: Keith Kamisugi
Calling Bloggers and Social Media Activists of Color!
The Equal Justice Society is proud to support Netroots Nation, the country's top convention for progressive online activists. We're encouraging bloggers and social media activists of color to submit session ideas for this year's gathering by March 31. (Contact me if you need help with submissions.) The fourth annual gathering of the Netroots (formerly known … Continue reading Calling Bloggers and Social Media Activists of Color!
Calif. Appellate Court Upholds Promoting Diversity in Schools
Yesterday marked an important victory for advocates of school diversity and equal opportunity. A California Court of Appeals ruled that Berkeley Unified School District’s policy of taking neighborhood demographics into account when making school assignments is not discriminatory as alleged by challengers. The Court concluded that the District’s plan “does not show partiality, prejudice or … Continue reading Calif. Appellate Court Upholds Promoting Diversity in Schools
Why Did the Obama Administration Renege on Its Offer to Tom Saenz?
All of us at EJS were ecstatic when we learned earlier this year that Tom Saenz was under consideration for Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice. Tom would have brought to that position an extensive and celebrated background as a champion for civil rights, social justice and progressive values. We were surprised … Continue reading Why Did the Obama Administration Renege on Its Offer to Tom Saenz?
NCLR Expresses Profound Disappointment with Saenz Decision
Janet Murguía, President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, today expressed profound disappointment today that distinguished civil rights attorney Thomas Saenz is no longer a candidate to head the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. … Continue reading NCLR Expresses Profound Disappointment with Saenz Decision
Tobias Wolff: ‘Are Liberties Subject to Majority Vote?’
In an excellent op-ed published in today's San Francisco Chronicle, EJS board member Tobias Wolff summarizes the core issues facing the Calif. Supreme Court as it considers overturning Prop. 8. Tobias, a constitutional law professor at U. Penn., rebuts Ken Starr's argument that Prop. 8 should be considered an amendment rather than a revision to … Continue reading Tobias Wolff: ‘Are Liberties Subject to Majority Vote?’
Calif. Transportation Dept. to Reinstate Race-Conscious Contract Goals
The Coalition for Economic Equity (CEE) on Friday announced that after a nearly three-year hiatus, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is poised to reinstate race-conscious goals for federally funded transportation contracts in California. CEE is an umbrella coalition of associations serving diverse minority- and women-owned businesses that was first formed in 1982 in response … Continue reading Calif. Transportation Dept. to Reinstate Race-Conscious Contract Goals
Remarks by Eva Paterson at Prop. 8 Oral Arguments Press Conference
As prepared for delivery at this morning's press conference: Good morning. I’m Eva Paterson, President and co-founder of the Equal Justice Society. I’m here today to stand together with my friends and allies as we ask the state Supreme Court to stand for fairness and opportunity in our society. Last May, this Court ruled that … Continue reading Remarks by Eva Paterson at Prop. 8 Oral Arguments Press Conference