Nature has made men free and equal. The distinctions necessary for social order are only founded on general utility. Marquis de Lafayette distinctionequalfound Change image and share on social
Northeastern and most coastal states will vote for the candidate who is more closely aligned with international cooperation and engagement, secularism and science, gun control, individual freedom in culture and sexuality, and a greater role for the government in protecting the environment and ensuring economic equality. Steven Pinker aligncandidateclosely share on social
Marriage equality is a term so ridiculous on its face that when you hear it mentioned, you would think you were in Riyadh. Years from now, perhaps we can lose the equality part, the same-sex part and call it what it is - marriage. Henry Rollins callequalityface share on social
Among the best traitors Ireland has ever had, Mother Church ranks at the very top, a massive obstacle in the path to equality and freedom. She has been a force for conservatism... to ward off threats to her own security and influence. Bernadette Devlin churchconservatismequality share on social
True gender equality in Scotland - and elsewhere - is still some way off. Nicola Sturgeon equalitygenderscotland Change image and share on social
I've praised Obama's record on same-sex equality as enthusiastically as anyone: it's one area where his record has been impressive. I understand, and have expressed, the emotional importance for LGBT Americans of his marriage announcement as well as its political significance. Glenn Greenwald americanannouncementarea share on social
Rosa Parks was the queen mother of a movement whose single act of heroism sparked the movement for freedom, justice and equality. Her greatest contribution is that she told us a regular person can make a difference. Marc Morial actcontributiondifference share on social
More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development. Kofi Annan countrydevelopmentequality Change image and share on social
I think 'I Spy,' still when you look at it, speaks volumes in terms of propaganda for equality. It's just magnificent. Bill Cosby equalitymagnificentpropaganda Change image and share on social
I don't consider myself a feminist, but I feel very empowered as a woman, and I've used all my resources widely. I believe in equality, but that's just naturally happening. I still want a door opened for me, to be treated like a lady, but I also want equal rights for women, of course. Pamela Anderson doorempowerequal share on social