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Two Years Twice Forgotten
Two years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes and laying bare the deep, persistent poverty and racial inequality that still exists in our country today. Sign the petition >>
jena six
We register our outrage and object to the wrongful conviction of Mychal Bell for aggravated battery and conspiracy for the following reasons. Mychal Bell, who is African American, was convicted by an all white jury in a racially charged case. Mychal Bell's public defender did not put on any evidence and did not call any witnesses. Sign the petition >>
the stop campaign
There is no better time than today for us to call a STOP in our community. The NAACP recognizes that when it comes to forming ideas and establishing norms, nothing is more influential than the images and concepts delivered into our lives on a daily basis by radio, television, film and the Internet. Sign the petition >>
Action Alerts
November 20, 2007 NAACP-Supported Comprehensive Ex-Offender Reentry Legislation is Passed by the US House of Representatives
November 16, 2007 U.S. House of Representatives Passes Flawed, Inadequate Bill to Address Predatory Lending Crisis
November 11, 2007 NAACP Opposes US Attorney General Nominee Michael Mukasey
October 29, 2007 Extremist Judicial Nominee Leslie Southwick Confirmed by U.S. Senate
October 24, 2007 NAACP—Supported Employment Non-Discrimination Act Scheduled to be Considered by the Full U.S. House this Week
October 4, 2007 President Bush Vetos NAACP—Supported Children’s Health Care Bill
October 1, 2007 NAACP Calls for Passage of Legislation to End Racial Disparities in Cocaine Sentencing
October 1, 2007 United States Senate Passes NAACP—Supported Hate Crime Prevention Bill
September 20,2007 NAACP— supported D.C. Voting Rights Bill Fails in Senate
September 11, 2007 NAACP—Supported Legislation to End Intimidating and Deceptive Practices in Federal Elections Passes Senate Committee
August 24,2007 NAACP Supports Passage of Comprehensive Ex-Offender Reentry Legislation
August 1, 2007 NAACP Urges U.S. Senate to Pass DC Voting Rights Bill Now
July 30, 2007 NAACP-Supported Sudan Divestment Bill to Come Before Full House as Early as this monday, 7/30
July 20, 2007 NAACP Supports The "Jena 6"
June 29, 2007 NAACP Supports Divestment from Sudan to Advance an End to Genocide in Darfur
June 7, 2007 NAACP Opposes Right-Wing Extremist Judicial Nominee Lesley Southwick
June 4, 2007 NAACP-Supported Public Financing Of Congressional Campaigns Bill Intorduced In The House And Senate
May 15, 2007 NAACP Supports Passage of Comprehensive Ex-Offender Reentry Legislation
May 9, 2007 House of Representatives Passes NAACP Supported Hate Crime Prevention Bill
April 27, 2007 NAACP Supported Hate Crime Prevention Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee
April 20, 2007: NAACP–Supported Head Start Reauthorization Threatened by Provision to Eliminate Civil Rights Protections
Mar 23, 2007: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESIDENTS VOTING RIGHTS HELD HOSTAGE TO EXTREMIST GUN LOBBY
On Thursday, March 22, 2007 the US House of Representatives began consideration of H.R. 1433, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act, which would provide the residents of the District of Columbia with full voting rights in the House of Representatives. Unfortunately, consideration was halted when pro-gun lobby extremists used a parliamentary procedure to try to amend the bill and overturn a 28-year old law enacted by the elected officials of the District of Columbia and affects only D.C. residents that for reasons of public safety outlaws handguns bought after 1976. Registered firearms bought before 1976 must be kept unloaded and disassembled, or with the trigger locked.
Mar 16, 2007: Voting Rights for the residents of the District of Columbia
Mar 14, 2007: NAACP OPPOSES BUSH'S PROPOSED 2008 BUDGET
A nation's budget is, in its aggregate, a statement about the values and priorities of its people. On February 5, 2007, President Bush released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2008 and it is most notable in that it features cuts in scores of programs that are essential to millions of middle- and low-income families and calls for additional tax cuts that will primarily benefit the wealthiest Americans. In short, it is a continuation of the disturbing budget choices President Bush has been making for the last 7 years.
Mar 9, 2007: Expanded Election Reform Legislation introduced
In 2002, following the 2000 Presidential election debacle, Congress passed the Help America Vote Act. The NAACP supported the Help American Vote Act as we saw it as an important step toward ensuring that every eligible American who wants to vote can, and that every vote is counted. While we have seen some real progress since the enactment of the Help America Vote Act, the 2004 Presidential election and the 2006 mid-tern election clearly demonstrated that there is still much more to be done.
Mar 6, 2007: House Passes NAACP Supported Union Bill
On Thursday, March 1, the House of Representatives passed, by a margin of 241 yeas to 185 nays, H.R. 800, the "Employee Free Choice Act." This legislation will make sure workers have a fair chance to exercise their democratic right to choose a union by making it easier for a union to act as a mediator for workers if the majority of workers have provided authorized signatures indicating that they want the union to act as their representative, and increasing penalties for violations against employees who are trying to organize a union.
Mar 2, 2007: NAACP Supports Legislation to End Intimidating and Deceptive Practices in Federal Elections
NAACP SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO END INTIMIDATING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS - HOUSE AND SENATE BILLS AIM TO PUBLICLY CORRECT FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IN TIME FOR FULL VOTER PARTICIPATION
Feb 28, 2007: NAACP Calls for Passage of the Employee Free Choice Act
For almost a century, unions have helped American workers increase their standards of living for themselves and their families on many fronts. Currently, union workers earn 26% more in median weekly wages than non-union workers; unionized women earn 31% more than their non-union counterparts, and black union workers earn 29% more than non-union African Americans. Furthermore, 75% of union workers have health benefits, compared to 49% of non-union workers. 69% of union workers have short-term disability coverage, compared to 30% of their non-union counterparts. Finally, 82% of union workers get life insurance, compared with 51% of non-union workers.
Feb 11, 2007: NAACP SUPPORTS FEDERAL PROGRAM TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE NATIONWIDE
NAACP SUPPORTS FEDERAL PROGRAM TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE NATIONWIDE
Feb 9, 2007: NAACP SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO END INTIMIDATING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
NAACP SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO END INTIMIDATING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS BILL AIMS TO PUBLICLY CORRECT FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IN TIME FOR FULL VOTER PARTICIPATION
Feb 5, 2007: NAACP-SUPPORTED BILL TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE PASSES U.S. SENATE
After nearly two weeks of debate, the United States Senate voted Thursday, 94 yeas to 3 nays, in support of legislation to increase the minimum wage by $2.10 over a two year period.
Jan 31, 2007: Senate to Vote on Minimum Wage Today!
After nearly two weeks of debate, the United States Senate is prepared to vote on final passage of legislation already passed by the US House to increase the minimum wage by $2.10 over a two year period.
Jan 17, 2007: NAACP-SUPPORTED LEGISLATION TO CUT FEDERAL NEED-BASED STUDENT INTEREST LOAN PAYMENTS PASSES US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
On Wednesday, January 17 2007, the US House of Representatives passed, by an overwhelming bi-partisan margin of 356 yeas to 71 nays, H.R. 5, the College Student Relief Act of 2007.
Jan 16, 2007: SENATE NOW POISED TO TAKE UP NAACP-SUPPORTED BILL TO INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE
The United States Senate is prepared to consider, as early as next Thursday, January 18, 2007, legislation already passed by the US House to increase the minimum wage by $2.10 over a two year period.
Jan 16, 2007: NAACP-SUPPORTED LEGISLATION TO CUT FEDERAL NEED-BASED STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE FULL HOUSE TODAY
NAACP-SUPPORTED LEGISLATION TO CUT FEDERAL NEED-BASED STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE FULL HOUSE TODAY
Jan 11, 2007: HOUSE PASSES NAACP-SUPPORTED BILL TO INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE
On Wednesday, January 10, 2007, the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the "Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007", which, once it is signed into law, will increase the minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour over a two year period.
Jan 9, 2007: NAACP Supports Congressional Effort to Increase the Minimum Wage
This Wednesday, January 10, 2007, the US House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 2, "The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007," which would increase the minimum wage by $2.10 over the next two years.
Nov 28, 2006: NAACP Urges Swift Action on End Racial Profiling Act
The End Racial Profiling Act, attacks the insidious practice of racial profiling by law enforcement on three levels: first, it creates a federal prohibition against racial profiling; second, it provides funding for the retraining of law enforcement officials on how to discontinue and prevent the use of racial profiling; and thirdly, it holds law enforcement agencies that continue to use racial profiling accountable.
Nov 28, 2006: NAACP Supports Immediate Passage of Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act
Police misconduct, the lack of law enforcement accountability to the communities they serve, and the fact that there are no national uniform standards for law enforcement officers or agencies, are problems that affect every sector of our country and imperils the continued security of our nation.
Oct 9, 2006: House Passes Flawed Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act
NAACP Urges Congress to Increase Funding for All Areas
Sep 21, 2006: NAACP-Opposed Photo ID Bill Passes House with Provisions Akin to Modern-Day "Poll Tax"