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Gaza Fulbright Scholarships Reinstated

Category: academia

After a rapid media outcry, the US and Israel have come together to reinstate the Fulbright Scholarships initially revoked from several students from Gaza due to Israel-imposed travel restrictions. From The New York Times: JERUSALEM -- The American State Department...

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Israeli-Imposed Travel Restrictions Force Palestinians to Lose Fulbright Scholarships

Category: human rights

On one metric, at least, Israel appears worse that apartheid South Africa.

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Yes, the Voting Rights Act Is Still Relevant

Category: civil rights

From today's New York Times: WASHINGTON -- A special three-judge court ruled Friday that Congress acted constitutionally when it extended the law requiring sections of the country with a history of racial discrimination to get federal approval for any changes...

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Texas Republicans Suppress Black Student Voters

Category: civil rights

Find out why I'm not surprised and why this might be a taste of things to come

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Some Money for the Blind?

Category: civil rights

The U.S. may be forced to print bills whose denominations are readily distinguishable by the blind... unless the Treasury Department has its way.

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