Our equality bill is specifically designed to protect religion and belief on exactly the same terms as race or gender or sexuality. Gordon Brown beliefbilldesign Change image and share on social
If any man claims the Negro should be content... let him say he would willingly change the color of his skin and go to live in the Negro section of a large city. Then and only then has he a right to such a claim. Robert Kennedy changecityclaim share on social
The beauty of our democracy lies in the American value of equality: if you vote, you have a seat at the table. If you speak, you have a chance to persuade others. A billionaire and a minimum wage earner have the same power at the ballot box. Christine Pelosi americanballotbeauty share on social
It's terribly important that we extend the promise of equality that the Supreme Court and that the district court articulated in the DOMA case and in the Perry case to all Americans in all 50 states. David Boies americanarticulatecase Change image and share on social
The mandate I have received and for which I will speak with heart and head to implement over the next seven years had its four pillars - an inclusive citizenship, equality and participation and respect in a creative society creating an excellence in everything we Irish do. Michael D. Higgins citizenshipcreatecreative share on social
I think Republicans need to take income inequality more seriously. Not because I favor equality of outcomes. I do not. I think the Right is correct to stress merit and earned rewards, not handouts and forced equality. But I think what Republicans are blind to is that power corrupts. Jonathan Haidt blindcorrectcorrupt share on social
The basic Buddhist stand on the question of equality between the genders is age-old. At the highest tantric levels, at the highest esoteric level, you must respect women: every woman. Dalai Lama agebasicbuddhist Change image and share on social
The Nordic countries are leading the way on women's equality, recognizing women as equal citizens rather than commodities for sale. Johanna Siguroardottir citizencommoditycountry Change image and share on social
From a viable economy to the full funding of Headstart, from a clean environment to true equality for women, from a strong military to a commitment to racial brotherhood, from schools that are honored to streets free of excessive violence. Paul Tsongas brotherhoodcleancommitment share on social
I wouldn't really call myself a feminist. I obviously want equality and equal opportunities to the men. Katie Taylor callequalequality Change image and share on social
