"I agree with Judge Douglas," Lincoln said, "that the Negro is not my equal in many ways certainly not in color, perhaps not mentally or morally.

VOA: special.2009.06.11

And in the past several years we've begun to see almost an equal interest by families in sending students here for undergraduate education, and I think that's going to continue because America is really a unique country.

VOA: special.2010.11.18

And it can elect the president in the case of an equal number of votes in the electoral college.

VOA: special.2009.08.14

"If your marriage is equal, holistically, in what you contribute it makes very little difference as to who's earning more money."

VOA: special.2010.02.19

Secretary Hay asked the nations involved to agree to equal trading rights for all countries in all parts of China.

VOA: special.2010.07.29

In the trial, two same-sex couples argue that the state ban violates equal protection rights under the United States Constitution.

VOA: special.2010.02.06

Yet the passage of these three amendments to the Constitution was still a historic step in making blacks full and equal citizens.

VOA: special.2010.02.04

It would violate the Constitution and the ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence: the idea that all men are created equal...

VOA: special.2010.07.22

He said it must give the South an equal right in the new territories of the West.

VOA: special.2009.03.26

"The Struggle for Justice" exhibit also includes videos on the history of equal rights campaigns in America.

VOA: special.2010.04.16

But activists say men and women should have equal chances for economic,social and intellectual satisfaction in life.

VOA: special.2009.10.18

The Spanish government promised the Cuban people equal rights and self-rule -- but in the future.

VOA: special.2010.07.15

She said America needed more women in public office if women were to gain equal treatment.

VOA: special.2009.10.18

"I think the best marriages do that on equal footing across the board even though in certain areas one person may be contributing more than others."

VOA: special.2010.02.19