Civil Rights

Library of Congress’ Civil Rights, Bay Psalm Exhibits About to Close

By Jason Dick

Posted December 22, 2015 at 12:14pm

Debate over Confederate imagery abounds, but not so much on guns and voting rights. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Two Weeks on, Hill’s Post-Charleston Agenda Has All but Disappeared

By David Hawkings

Posted June 30, 2015 at 5:00am

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Confederate Flag Debate Showcases Scott as Symbol

By David Hawkings

Posted June 23, 2015 at 5:00am

Toomey says he supports Restrepo, but has held off officially signing off on the judge's nomination. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

New Congress, New Round in Senate Fight Over Obama’s Judges

By David Hawkings

Posted May 5, 2015 at 9:00am

Which members of Congress have gotten involved with the SCOTUS gay marriage case? (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

What Gay Marriage Briefs Tell Us About Congress

By David Hawkings

Posted April 29, 2015 at 5:00am

Common and John Legend. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Oscar-Winning Portrayals About Legislative Impasse

By David Hawkings

Posted February 24, 2015 at 5:00am

Loudermilk, seen here with his family during his January mock-swearing in, is defending a fired fire chief. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Why a Fired Fire Chief Got on Capitol Hill’s Radar

By David Hawkings

Posted February 23, 2015 at 5:00am

Protesters at the Supreme Court during arguments over prayer at public meetings and the separation of church and state in November 2013. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Prayer in Congress: Not Just for House and Senate

By David Hawkings

Posted February 18, 2015 at 5:00am

Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., rallied with activists at the Supreme Court when it announced its landmark gay marriage decision in 2013. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Court, Not Congress Could Mark Civil Rights Landmark

By David Hawkings

Posted February 11, 2015 at 5:00am

Could Scalise shepherd a rewrite of the Voting Rights Act? (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Voting Rights: One Way the GOP Might Reverse What Scalise Scandal Made Worse

By David Hawkings

Posted January 7, 2015 at 5:00am