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New Data Released Shows Youth of Color Continue to be Targeted by NYPD at Higher Rates in NYC Public Schools
June 3, 2013 — The number of arrests and tickets issued in New York City public schools continued to decline during the first quarter of 2013, according to data released today by the Dignity in Schools Campaign-New York. But while the decline is good news, disparities in arrests and tickets remain shockingly high with black and Latino students bearing the brunt of the NYPD’s school discipline policies.

NYC School-Justice Task Force Calls for Mayoral-Led Initiative to Reduce Suspensions and Arrests

Deprivation in the Face of Plenty: A Human Rights Crisis

On Workers Memorial Day – Pledging Action for the Human Rights of Workers

Baltimoreans Press Casino for Real Local Benefits

Why We Need a Human Rights Based Tax System

Elected Officials and Students Demand End to Racial Disparities in School Suspensions
200 Miles In 14 Days: CIW Continues A Historic March For Human Rights

Another Case for Treating Health Care as a Public Good: Time Magazine on Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us

Youth of Color Student Coalition to Rally at U.S. Capitol

Housing is a Human Right’s Michael Premo, a tireless artist-activist, in danger of being criminalized: solidarity action needed

CIW’S Fair Food Program Recognized By UN Global Compact

Dignity For All: Put People First Statement for a People’s Budget

Vermont Governor’s Financing Report for Universal Health Care Calls for Equity But Lacks Commitments

From the Dream to a Revolution in Values: Heeding the Call to Put People First

Health Needs of Migrant Farm Workers Reported on Vermont Public Radio

Dignity in Schools Campaign Issues Statement on White House Proposal on Gun Violence
