Aaron Morrison

Breaking News Writer

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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.

ACLU Sues Kansas On Voter Registration Rules Requiring Proof Of Citizenship

The state has become the epicenter of election-year voting rights fights, a civil liberties attorney says.

Black History Month In The White House: Cross-Generational African-American Leaders Meet With Obama In His Final Year

The president and first lady planned Thursday to host a "first of its kind" multigenerational gathering of civil rights leaders.

Minnesota Anti-Muslim Billboard Taken Down After St Cloud Catholic Charities Accused Of Resettling 'Islamist' Syrian Refugees

A local branch of the Catholic Charities in Minnesota said an ad firm agreed to take the billboard down because of its inaccuracy.

First Amendment Rights 2016: Top 10 Worst Free Speech Colleges In The US

Students and, increasingly, their professors are finding their voices are silenced by campus codes that violate the First Amendment, experts say.

Oscars 2016 Protest: When And Where Al Sharpton’s US Demonstrations Over Lack Of Diversity Will Take Place

The veteran civil rights activist is set to headline a rally at Hollywood High School in California hours before the Academy Awards broadcast.

South Dakota State Legislature's Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill Blasted By LGBT, Civil Liberties Groups

Despite objections from the transgender community, Christian groups have praised the bill as "the right thing to do to protect all of our students."

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders And The Black Vote: Democrats Shouldn’t Rest On Their Laurels With African-Americans, Experts Say

In recent weeks, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have sought support from civil rights leaders in New York and South Carolina.

Beyoncé Protest Rally Draws Black Activists To NFL Headquarters In NYC; Singer's Haters Missing At Early Gathering

Supporters of Beyoncé found that they outnumbered protesters of the singer's Super Bowl halftime show Tuesday morning in New York City.

Presidents Day 2016: What’s Open, Closed? Banks, Post Offices, DMVs Plan For Federal Holiday

The Presidents Day holiday has been observed in the U.S. for more than 137 years.

Justice Scalia's Replacement: With Voting Rights And Affirmative Action At Stake, Black Activists Urge Swift Confirmation

The president of the NAACP and other leaders criticized those trying to deny President Obama a final Supreme Court appointment.

UN Humanitarian Aid In Syria 2016: After Ceasefire Deal, Convoys Set To Reach Ravaged Cities

The U.N. envoy to Syria says the hope is Thursday’s ceasefire agreement will allow aid to get through to all besieged areas.

Election Polls 2016: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Hold Commanding Leads In South Carolina Presidential Primary Polls

The Democratic hopeful has strong backing among African-Americans, while the Republican candidate has strong support among conservatives.

CBS Republican Debate Highlights 2016: Best Video Clips, Questions, Insults And Gaffes From Trump And Cruz

After a moment of silence to remember Justice Antonin Scalia, the six Republican presidential candidates came out swinging.

Donald Trump Booed Loudly At CBS Republican Debate In South Carolina

The billionaire business mogul led in the South Carolina primary polling, ahead of Saturday's debate.

DeRay Mckesson Baltimore Mayor Campaign Videos: Black Lives Matter Activist Releases First Online Ads

The Black Lives Matter activist seeking the Baltimore mayoralty has been widely sought out for his views on criminal justice reform.

Akai Gurley Shooting Jurors Convict NYPD Policeman: Does Asian Officer’s Swift Verdict Show Racial Disparity For Police Prosecution?

The Asian-American officer was convicted in the death of Akai Gurley, an unarmed black man, but several white officers in a string of recent cases have avoided indictments.