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posted on April 23, 2009 at 7:16 PM
The Iowa Constitution and the early history of civil rights legislation in Iowa are explored, in light of the current Iowa Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
posted on April 23, 2009 at 12:47 PM
As we discuss the long-term trends of Iowa Constitution-based civil rights, here are some clips from the Iowa Supreme Court decision about same-sex marriage rights.
posted on April 20, 2009 at 11:43 AM
A look at Iowa's history of Supreme Court rulings - dealing with rights for minorities and women.
posted on February 15, 2008 at 5:19 PM
The state of Iowa is not known for its diversity. In fact its population contains few minorities. Yet, Iowa minorities have made great contributions to the state. A case in point is the historic presence of African-Americans in Iowa.
posted on February 12, 2008 at 9:56 AM
Pulitzer winning Miami Heard columnist Leonard Pitt Jr. addresses a number of topics ranging from the Obama surge to life in the U.S. since 9-11.
posted on January 22, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Brad Richardson, Director of the DMC Resource Center in Iowa City, and David Goodson, with the Family & Children Council in Waterloo, discuss the causes and potential solutions for the disproportionate number of African Americans in Iowa's prisons.
posted on January 19, 2008 at 12:22 PM
If you commit a crime in Iowa, and you’re African American, your chance of going to jail is 14 times greater than if you are Caucasian. It's been a problem for decades, and Iowa Governor Chet Culver is determined to make inroads in alleviating the persistent disproportionate incarceration of minorities in Iowa's detention centers, jails, and prisons.
posted on January 18, 2008 at 2:14 PM
posted on January 7, 2008 at 8:16 PM
posted on December 6, 2007 at 4:59 PM
Jimmie Porter, who died November 14, 2007, in Waterloo, gave voice to minorities in his community for decades. Porter was a vocal African-American activist whose projects included providing food and shelter and education for low income African-Americans in Waterloo.
posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Stories of World War II as told by the Tuskegee Airmen, who overcame not only the expected obstacles of war but also the indignities of racial prejudice.
posted on May 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Recently named Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, Marsha Ternus is turning her sights on helping an entire justice system reach its highest potential. After almost 170 years, going back to the days when Iowa was a territory, the Chief, meaning the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, is a woman.
posted on September 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM
posted on September 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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