Aaron Morrison

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Aaron Morrison joined the IB Times in January 2015 to cover issues of diversity and civil rights. He has worked in both digital and print media for more than five years. Aaron was most recently a staff writer at The Record newspaper in northern New Jersey. He has also worked for The Associated Press and has written for the Miami Herald, as a correspondent at the United Nations in New York.

'Lean In' Circles For US Military: Female Career Advancement Support Groups Allowed By Defense Department, Official Announces

"These circles have a proven record of empowering women throughout our ranks," the U.S. defense secretary said.

Emancipation Proclamation Full Text: End Of US Slavery Remembered On Anniversary Of Lincoln-Signed Documents

"All persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State... shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free."

Illegal Immigration 2015: 40% Of Mexican Migrants Abused, Separated In Deportation By US Border Patrol, Report Says

The vast majority of migrants who said they had been abused did not file complaints, despite allegations that included sexual assault.

What Is National Voter Registration Day? 2016 Activists Want Women, Blacks And Latinos To Vote

Tuesday's National Voter Registration Day is a coordinated effort that combines ﬁeld events, technology and media campaigns.

Cornel West-Bernie Sanders Campaign: Democratic Socialist Is 'More Progressive' Than Jesse Jackson's 1980s White House Runs, Backer Says

"The Sanders campaign is even more progressive than Jackson’s were, because his critique of Wall Street is more direct," the black intellectual and activist says.

Ben Carson Muslim President Comment: Candidate Won't Take Back Offensive Comments Amid Call For Campaign Suspension

“I do not believe Sharia is consistent with the Constitution of this country,” the candidate said Sunday.

Obama Eric Fanning Army Nomination: Gay Civilian Recommended To Be Secretary Of Military Branch

If confirmed by the Senate, the Army specialist would have influence over the generals picked to lead the nation's largest military service branch.

'Police Lives Matter:' Texas Gov Greg Abbott Issues Proclamation For Law Enforcement Officers, Following String Of US Killings

A proclamation to be issued by Gov. Greg Abbott honoring law enforcement may not go over well with some in the Black Lives Matter movement.

Joseph Meek, Friend Of Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof, Pleads Not Guilty To Shooting-Related Charges In South Carolina Court

The Charleston shooter's friend learned in August that he was under investigation for failing to report Roof's plans.

Stockton Police: Teen Jaywalker Emilio Mayfield Arrested Because He Didn't 'Comply With The Lawful Orders' Of Officers [VIDEO]

"If everyone would comply with the lawful orders of police officers, force would never have to be used."

Immigration Reform 2015: Immigrant Detention Centers Violate Civil Rights Of Detainees, US Commission Says

The commission is recommending, among other steps, that Congress no longer fund immigrant family detention centers.

Occupy Wall Street Anniversary: Police Crackdown On Movement Cost New York $1.5 Million Over 4 Years

Since the Occupy Wall Street protests of 2011, New York City has paid out $1.5 million to settle lawsuits, with more pending. The cost doesn’t include legal fees and police overtime.

Police Brutality California: It Takes 9 Stockton Officers To Arrest 1 Teen For Jaywalking [VIDEO]

Witnesses say the teenager was attempting to walk away from the encounter to catch a city bus.

Ahmed Mohamed Homemade Clock Arrest Sparks #IStandWithAhmed Hashtag, Obama And Clinton Tweet Their Support

Obama and Clinton back Texas youth who supporters say was a victim of Islamophobia.

Recaro Car Seat Recall: 173,000 ProRide, Performance Models Have Top Tethers That Can Detach In A Crash, Manufacturer Says

The company said it would send replacement parts and instructions to owners of the ProRide and Performace Ride car seat models.

Charleston Nine Shooting Update: 911 Tapes, Witness Statements Considered For Release To The Public By South Carolina Judge

A state judge is concerned that releasing the materials will endanger Dylann Roof's right to a fair trial.

CNN GOP Debate Live Stream: Watch Donald Trump, Jeb Bush And Other Candidates In Cable Network's Free Broadcast

CNN recently announced that the debate live stream does not require a subscription for viewing.

Chicago Sikh Man Beaten: Hate Crime Charges For Teen In Road Rage Incident, Officials Announce

The attack "is a crime not only against the victim but against society as a whole,” a state prosecutor said.

Immigration Reform 2015: More Hispanics Born In US As Foreign-Born Immigrant Share Of Population Drops

U.S. Latinos overall were on pace to see the largest population increase among non-white ethnic groups by 2050.

Bernie Sanders' Socialist Agenda Would Cost $18 Trillion In New Spending On Social Programs And Infrastructure, Report Says

“One of the demands of my campaign is that we think big and not small,” presidential candidate Bernie Sanders recently said.

Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis Gay Marriage Fight Represents New Battleground For Religious Liberty Activists

Embattled court clerk Kim Davis returned to work Monday, as activists and officials on all sides of the same-sex marriage issue contemplated changes in existing laws.