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.

Immigration Reform 2015: GOP Plan To Defund Obama Immigrant Actions Could Hurt Department Of Homeland Security, Border Control, FEMA

The Department of Homeland Security only recently emerged as a wedge issue to between the White House and the GOP.

Immigration Reform 2015: NYC Mayor Advocates For Immigrants In 'State Of Our City' Speech

Immigration and economic inequality emerged as major themes in the mayor's second annual address.

Black History Month 2015: Rosa Parks Quotes, Speeches To Celebrate New Library of Congress Collection

The collection includes about 7,500 manuscripts and 2,500 photographs and opens on what would have been the icon’s 102nd birthday.

The suits are the latest in a series filed against the NFL in recent months by former players who say the league did not do enough to protect them from concussions.

NFL Concussion Settlement: Judge Rejects $765M Accord, Requests Expansion For Deceased Players

A federal judge wants agreement to include payouts for families of players who died from concussion-related brain disease.

Immigration Reform 2015: Law Against Citizenship Scams In New York State Goes Into Effect

The law makes it a felony to defraud people seeking legal immigration assistance of more than $1,000.

Super Bowl 2015: Viral 'Like A Girl' Ad Challenging Gender Stereotypes Gets Super Bowl Spotlight

Some critics of the ad question whether the message reinforces the negative stereotypes for women's place in society.

White House Security Breach: Man Charged With Unlawful Entry For Climbing Bike Rack

A Secret Service spokesman said the position of the bike rack made it unlikely the man could have used it to get over the fence.

Super Bowl 2015: Protesters Use National Spotlight To Fight Hate, Domestic Violence

Several groups capitalized on the football extravaganza with demonstrations against Redskins name, other issues.

NFL Retirees With Memory Problems Played Tackle Football As Preteens: Study

With youth sports leagues facing scrutiny over head injuries among young players, the new findings will undoubtedly fuel debate.

How To Make Dip: Easy Recipes For Your Super Bowl Party Or Any Given Sunday

A bit of planning and some prep time is all that’s required to make a dip to please either the Super Bowl crowd or guests at any sports gathering.

Suge Knight Murder Arrest: Rap Mogul's Legal Troubles Span Over 20 Years

The murder arrest of the Death Row Records founder, who popularized West Coast gangster rap, is only the latest incident in his much-debated criminal history.

NBA All-Stars Game 2015: More Players Announced With Several Noticeable Snubs

League MVP Kevin Durant was chosen ‎despite having played only 21 of the first 46 season games, due to injuries.

Eric Garner Grand Jury Records: Judge Postpones Hearing On Transcript Release Because Of Winter Storm

New York state law allows for grand jury proceedings and documents to be secret, unless the petitioners can demonstrate a compelling reason for their public release.

Immigration Reform 2015: Obama Immigrant Actions Backed By Loretta Lynch During Attorney General Nomination Hearing

Members of the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Loretta Lynch on the Obama administration’s actions on immigration.

Loretta Lynch Nomination Hearing Live Stream: Attorney General Nominee Set To Get GOP Grilling

Some Republican members of the Judiciary Committee said they plan to hammer Lynch on her predecessor’s actions, including the legal implications of “amnesty” for undocumented immigrants.

Loretta Lynch Nomination Hearing: Attorney General Nominee Has Long Record On Civil Rights, But Can She Make A Difference In Washington?

Loretta Lynch has been praised for battling “mobsters and drug lords and terrorists,” but she's kept a low profile until now.

What To Do In A Power Outage: Blizzard Means Millions Could Be Left In The Dark, Officials Warn About Carbon Monoxide Fumes

Cranking up the refrigerator, safely running generators and unplugging unnecessary appliances keeps residents safe in extended outages, experts say.

Blizzard Snowstorm Pictures 2015: Snowfall Less Than Expected In NYC, New Jersey, Meteorologist Apologizes

Out of an abundance of caution, New York City and New Jersey officials shut down roads and regional public transportation ahead of a blizzard.

Flight Cancellations: What To Do If Winter Storm Juno Leaves You Stranded

Air travel is expected to be difficult this week as a major snowstorm hits the Northeastern region of the U.S. Here's what you should do.

New Jersey Police Shooting: Victim's Family Asks Al Sharpton To Stay Away From Case Caught On Video

The man's widow said the activist's help was "not needed" and asked a local group to continue its work on the shooting case.

Washington Redskins Name Change: American Indian Groups Release New Ad Ahead Of Super Bowl

The name-change campaign is relying on social media buzz to generate publicity, as the ad isn't expected to run during the broadcast of the big game.

Islamic State Recruit Shannon Conley To Be Sentenced On Conspiracy Charge In Colorado

Authorities say Shannon Conley wanted to marry a man she met online who said he was fighting with Islamic extremists.

What Is Eric Holder's Civil Rights Legacy? His Achievements Aren't Well Known, Experts Say

Despite not prosecuting a well-known case of perceived police brutality, meaningful law enforcement reforms occurred under his watch.

Roe Anniversary: House Republicans' Abortion Debate Follows State Crackdown On Women's Health Care Rights

President Barack Obama has vowed to veto any legislation that would limit women’s health care choices.

Obama State of the Union Civil Rights: Voting Rights Act Mention, Selma Visit Praised By Black Leaders

A few hours before he delivered Tuesday night's speech, a top Obama advisor announced the president would travel to Selma to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Who Is Dr. Pranav Shetty? Ebola Doctor Included In State Of The Union Speech

The White House said Shetty is representing the thousands of health care workers who were deployed to West Africa to fight Ebola.

Who is Prophet Walker? Ex-Felon Turned Community Leader Invited To Obama's State Of The Union Address

The ex-con turned community leader established a program that provided an opportunity for fellow inmates to complete two-year college degrees.

Immigrant Identification Card: New York's ID Program Draws Long Lines

The mayor's office announced pop-up enrollment site locations to reduce the wait time for appointments.

'Selma' Box Office Sales Show Little Gain Over MLK Holiday Weekend

The "Selma" cast and crew were part of a media blitz to shift attention away from its perceived Academy Awards snub to Martin Luther King Jr.'s message.