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Reimagining Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Women's Rights
(Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, 2020-01-04)
In 1972, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first African American woman to seek a nomination from a major political party as a candidate for President of the United States. Prior to her campaign, Chisholm served in the ...
Reimagining Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Civic Education
(Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, 2020-11-30)
A well-informed citizenry is essential in a democracy to preserve American values and make sound decisions in every area, from the school board meeting to the voting booth. Yet, arguably, in no other way have Americans ...
Reimagining Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Voting Rights
(Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, 2020-11-11)
After more than a century of expanding the voting rights of previously disenfranchised groups, the American electoral system today is confronted by political and legal maneuvers to curtail the hard-won rights of these same ...
Reimagining Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Money in Politics
(Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, 2020-11-18)
As Yogi Berra once said, “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” Nothing could be truer when it comes to money in American politics. In the 2000 election, candidates and outside groups spent a combined 3 billion dollars on ...