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Recy Taylor Gets a Personal Sorry, But No Apology From Alabama

by Benjamin T. Greenberg on 22. Mar, 2011 in alabama, breaking news, civil rights cold case project, civil rights movement, race and racism, take action, violence against women, women and feminism

Yesterday, Abbeville city and Alabama state officials held a press conference at the Henry County Courthouse to express their sympathy for Recy Taylor, 91, a former Abbeville resident who was gang raped there by seven white men in 1944. But the officials made clear the apologies were personal rather than on behalf of the city [...]

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We Can’t Afford to Wait (MoveOn & R.E.M)

by Benjamin T. Greenberg on 13. Sep, 2009 in economic policy, health, human rights, politics, take action, video

Have you called Congress to say you support health care reform that includes a public option? Even if you have, call again. 202-224-3121

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