On AlterNet: equality

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "equality"

Apple Driving Workers to Threaten Mass Suicide? The Pathologies of the Modern Corporation

Robert Cruickshank, AlterNet. January 24, 2012.

Better technology is not sufficient to build a better society. To really change lives, corporations must use their work force to improve democracy and equality.

Is This Land Made for You and Me--or The Super-Rich?

Bill Moyers, Michael Winship, TruthOut.org. January 15, 2012.

Bill Moyers and Michael Winship ponder the question at the heart of Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land"--what kind of America do we want?

Wal-Mart's Women Workers Still Face Unfair Treatment, Low Wages, Struggle For Better Conditions

Candice Bernd, In These Times. July 15, 2011.

Despite a loss at the Supreme Court, Wal-Mart workers continue to fight for better treatment and equality for women in the workplace.

Conservatives Have Defiled "Freedom" Long Enough -- It's Time for Liberals to Reclaim the Word

Corey Robin, The Nation. May 16, 2011.

We must push the argument that the market is a source of constraint and the government an instrument of freedom.

Lady Gaga, Superstar: Her Valiant Efforts to Help Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. November 8, 2010.

The outrageous pop star has emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of DADT.

What Makes the Healthiest and Happiest Societies? Hint: It's Not Wealth

Brooke Jarvis, YES! Magazine. March 9, 2010.

Epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson explains why it's equality, and not high income, that makes a society thrive.

Gay Obama Administration Official Says He Can't Give a Lesbian Wife Health Benefits

Daniela Perdomo, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. December 8, 2009.

Is an administration that's branded itself as change really forcing a gay man to deny a lesbian couple equal benefits? Yep.

How a Racist Judge Inadvertently Made the Case for Gay Marriage

Madison Shockley, Truthdig. October 30, 2009.

A bigoted justice of the peace in the backwoods of Louisiana accidentally got to the heart of the issue around a key argument in California's gay marriage debate.

6 Down, 44 to Go: New Hampshire Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Petulant, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. June 3, 2009.

Feel The Homomentum!

Is Obama Failing in His Promise to Be a "Fierce Advocate" for All LGBT People?

Petulant, Shakesville AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. May 28, 2009.

Obama seems to have a new found silence about LGBT issues.

The California Supreme Court Upheld Prop. 8, So Now What Do We Do?

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. May 27, 2009.

Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling was a big disappointment, but there's no time to mourn: We must turn this anger into momentum.

Shameful: California Supreme Court Upholds Same Sex-Marriage Ban

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. May 26, 2009.

The CA Supreme Court has upheld the notorious Proposition 8 from last year's election, but also validated all gay marriages held before Nov. 4.

Parties/Protests Planned: The California Supreme Court to Deliver Its Prop. 8 Verdict on Tuesday

dday, Hullabaloo AlterNet: Take Action. May 23, 2009.

Those battling for equality have devised new outlets for activism which have amped up the pressure for action at every level.

Congratulations to Iowan Newly Weds

Cara, Feministe AlterNet: PEEK. April 27, 2009.

A big congratulations to all. May much happiness follow for you. And may similar rulings/laws be shortly enacted all over this country.

The Commons: Achieving a Just and Equal Society

Laura Hanna, Gavin Browning, The Nation AlterNet: Water. February 9, 2009.

In a perfect world, wealth -- be it money, ideas or access to natural resources -- belongs to all of us.

In the Office, Nice Girls Finish Last

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. December 13, 2008.

So do mean girls. Studies show that women's contributions at work are less likely to be recognized than men's, and it's not for lack of ambition.

Barack Obama, Feminist in Chief?

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. December 8, 2008.

Obama has an opportunity to make gender equality a keystone of his administration.

Florida Gay Adoption Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

Mustang Bobby, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. November 25, 2008.

Another brick crumbles from the wall of inequality.

Stephen Baldwin Is a Liar and an Ass

Lisa Derrick, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 21, 2008.

The only downside of the presidential election: Stephen Baldwin will not be leaving the country as promised if Obama won.

Equality Riders Arrested in Mississippi

Staff, Soulforce AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. October 20, 2008.

Members of brave LGBT group arrested for "trespassing" on a college campus.

Gender Auditors: Will California Ban Same-Sex Marriage?

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. October 8, 2008.

Courage Campaign's satirical take on a major ballot initiative.

About those "Rape Exceptions" in Proposed South Dakota Abortion Ban...

Cara, Feministe AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. October 7, 2008.

Reframing a woman's choice to not report her rape as empowering to her.

Equality, Progressive Politics, San Francisco ... and the X-Men?

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 6, 2008.

A popular comic title that focuses on equality moves its heroes to the Bay Area.

Compulsory Heterosexuality: School Bars Dateless Girls from Prom

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. May 19, 2008.

A high school in Staten Island has ruled that only girls with (male) dates can attend prom.

Take It - The 2008 Ask A Working Woman Survey

Tula Connell, Firedoglake AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. May 15, 2008.

Are women getting a raw deal in the workplace? Share your thoughts.