Celebrating the centenary of the Ghadar Party, in Oregon
Posted by AmericanTurban in Activism, California, Events, History, India, USA on 04 8th, 2013 | 4 Comments
“Indians, many of whom were Sikh, worked at the Hammond Mill before its demise in 1922. During that time period, the Indians left their mark on Astoria, participating in wrestling matches, occupying Alderbrook also known as “Hindu Alley,” and forming the Ghadar political party. Courtesy...
Oregon carves an exception as big as equality into new “freedom of religion” act
Oregon recently passed a bill to repeal its ban on religious attire in the workplace, a policy adopted 100 years ago as part of anti-Catholic backlash. However, it let stand an exception to this act — specifically, it continues to ban wearing “religious attire” in classrooms. Its decision...
