Civil Rights

One would think Sen. Patty Murray and her staff might be interested enough to at least investigate whether one of their senior policy advisers actually made such a statement.

Beltway Confidential

Senior Democratic Senate staffer reportedly brushes off anti-Semitism: ‘We do not care about anti-Semitism in this office’

Emily Jashinsky -

January 17, 2018 9:28 pm

A supporter of President Donald Trump challenges police officers and a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program during a rally outside the office of California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Washington Secrets

Civil rights official: DACA increases black unemployment, crime

Paul Bedard -

January 17, 2018 7:06 pm

Two of Barbara Jordan's recommendations — ending chain migration and implementing an electronic employment verification system — remain unfulfilled to this day and are major components of the Trump administration's proposal to reform current laws. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp,file)

Immigration

White House honors Barbara Jordan, a Democrat who shared Trump’s immigration views

Anna Giaritelli -

January 17, 2018 4:29 pm

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., tweeted Monday that were civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. alive in 2018, he'd be calling for President Trump's impeachment.
(Joshua Roberts/Bloomberg)

Immigration

Maxine Waters: If Martin Luther King Jr. were alive, he’d be marching for Trump’s impeachment

Naomi Lim -

January 16, 2018 2:08 am

While he may have meant well, former Vice President Joe Biden's message came off as completely insensitive to a generation that has been stereotyped for its sensitivity. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Economy

Joe Biden will never connect with millennials

Brendan Pringle -

January 15, 2018 9:45 pm

News

Martin Luther King’s son compares Trump to ‘staunch racist’ George Wallace

Gabby Morrongiello -

January 15, 2018 8:29 pm

"If Martin Luther King had been alive, no. Dr. King would have been able to lead us to a different place," Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., said.

News

John Lewis: Trump would not be president if Martin Luther King Jr. were alive

Caitlin Yilek -

January 15, 2018 7:41 pm

News

Melania Trump’s MLK message: America ‘continually strives for equality & justice’

Anna Giaritelli -

January 15, 2018 4:04 pm

T.R.M. Howard was not only a mentor to famous civil rights icons, but he also was a champion of self-help. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Op-Eds

On Martin Luther King’s birthday, remember also T.R.M. Howard

David Beito -

January 15, 2018 5:01 am

Immigration

John Lewis won’t attend Trump’s first State of the Union: ‘I think he is a racist’

Sean Higgins -

January 14, 2018 3:43 pm

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Tag: Civil Rights

Senior Democratic Senate staffer reportedly brushes off anti-Semitism: ‘We do not care about anti-Semitism in this office’

Civil rights official: DACA increases black unemployment, crime

White House honors Barbara Jordan, a Democrat who shared Trump’s immigration views

Maxine Waters: If Martin Luther King Jr. were alive, he’d be marching for Trump’s impeachment

Joe Biden will never connect with millennials

Martin Luther King’s son compares Trump to ‘staunch racist’ George Wallace

John Lewis: Trump would not be president if Martin Luther King Jr. were alive

Melania Trump’s MLK message: America ‘continually strives for equality & justice’

On Martin Luther King’s birthday, remember also T.R.M. Howard

John Lewis won’t attend Trump’s first State of the Union: ‘I think he is a racist’

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