Mar 12th, 2008 · Five Makah Indians are facing charges of illegally killing a gray whale in the waters off Washington state. The tribe has been waiting years for a government permit to hunt. The tribal government has expressed disapproval, but some see the move as civil disobedience.
Jun 27th, 2006 · In Mexico, millions will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. In the second of our series on Mexico's presidential contenders, we profile conservative candidate Felipe Calderon. The latest numbers show he is slightly behind his left-leaning opponent.
Apr 13th, 2006 · The Rev. William Sloane Coffin, a former Yale University chaplain known for his anti-war and peace activism, dies at the age of 81. Coffin questioned authority throughout his career, using civil disobedience to fight for civil rights and against war.
Dec 2nd, 2005 · Quinn Klienfelter of Detroit Public Radio reports on the ongoing dispute regarding the estate of the late civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who died October 24. Her act of civil disobedience in 1955 helped spark the civil rights movement.
Nov 3rd, 2005 · Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) talks about a proposal from the Congressional Black Congress for a national monument to honor Rosa Parks, whose act of civil disobedience in 1955 helped spark the civil rights movement and led to greater equality for all Americans.