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The Dignity of Work
posted on DECEMBER 12, 2012 by Randy Smith
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A look at how the human rights of workers in the United States need to be protected.

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My Mother’s Work Deserves Dignity
posted on DECEMBER 10, 2012 by Mercy Albaran
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On Blog for Human Rights Day, Mercy looks at the rights (or lack thereof) for domestic workers, like her mother Nell.

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For My Little Brothers
posted on DECEMBER 10, 2012 by Zakiya Scott
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On Blog for Human Rights Day, Zakiya looks at personal impacts of racial profiling and Stand your Ground laws.

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The Rock at Sunrise- Blog for Human Rights Day
posted on DECEMBER 10, 2012 by Zakiya Scott
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Zakiya celebrates Blog for Human Rights Day by reflecting on her first experience of the Alcatraz Island Sunrise Ceremony on Thanksgiving.

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Let's Run This
posted on NOVEMBER 13, 2012 by Rachel Marcus
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Rachel- a member of Team Ella Baker Center- invites you to become a part of the 2013 team!

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"Strong people don't need strong leaders."
posted on NOVEMBER 08, 2012 by Owen Thompson
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Owen shares his hopes and fears at the end of another long election season.

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Worried about Voter Suppression? Video the Vote!
posted on NOVEMBER 05, 2012 by Matt Pascarella
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An effort to prevent voter suppression through #VideotheVote

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For My Brothers
posted on NOVEMBER 01, 2012 by Rosa Calderon
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A sister's plea for the release of her brother who is in an immigration detention facility.

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Struggle: Timely, Chilling Documentary on Voter Suppression and Election Rigging
posted on OCTOBER 29, 2012 by Roger Hill
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Watch this new documentary on voter suppression for free.

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Social Justice and Measure A1: Changing the Face of Oakland
posted on OCTOBER 29, 2012 by John Reimann
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This guest post takes a deeper look at A1- a measure on the Alameda County ballot for the upcoming election.

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