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1867
John Stuart Mill’s bill to permit women to vote was rejected by the British Parliament.
1961
A white mob attacked “Freedom Riders” in Montgomery, Alabama, prompting the federal government to declare martial law and send in United States Marshals to restore order.
Freedom Riders challenged racial segregation at Montgomery bus depot.
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1968
Arlington Street Unitarian-Universalist Church in Boston offered sanctuary to Robert Talmanson and William Chase, both wanted for acts of disobedience to military duty.
Draft resister Robert Talmanson dragged by authorities from Arlington Street Church.
1971
A delegation of U.S. pacifists traveled to Cuba to exchange children’s art.
1974
Pat Arrowsmith jailed for 1-1/2 years for leafleting soldiers about Northern Ireland.
1996
US Supreme Court rules that a Colorado state law prohibiting any legislation protection gays & lesbians against discrimination is unconstitutional.
1997
About 50 activists occupy & prematurely harvest a trial field of genetically engineered maize (corn), ruining the test. Schonfeld, Germany.
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