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Dr. Quan Nguyen is now home after being held in a Vietnamese prison for nine months. (credit: CBS)

Democracy Advocate Finally Comes Home After 9 Months In Vietnamese Prison

A democracy advocate returned home to Los Angeles Wednesday after a 9-month stay in a Vietnamese prison.

2013/01/30

Author, Activist Susan Hoffman Discusses Grandparent-Grandchild Bond

Author and activist Susan Hoffman stopped by KCAL9 Saturday to talk about her book and film “A Precious Bond”.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/04

Larry Brinkin, seen here on this video posted to YouTube in February of 2011 by user "hatecenter".

LAPD Trace Leads To Arrest Of Gay Rights Activist On Child Porn Charges

(WARNING: Please be advised this article contains extremely disturbing content.) LOS ANGELES (CBS) — A tip from Los Angeles Police Department investigators has lead to the arrest of a gay rights icon in San Francisco […]

2012/06/26

South Los Angeles Activist Lillian Mobley Dies

South Los Angeles activist Lillian Mobley, who advocated for better education, transportation, healthcare and other public services for the community, has died.

2011/07/19

Hugh Hefner Recalls His Role As An Activist For Civil Rights

While many know Hugh Hefner as the founder of “Playboy” magazine, there is more to the Playboy icon than most people might think.

2011/05/13

Office Building Evacuated After Suspicious Package Reportedly Targets Gloria Allred

An office building whose tenants include attorney/activist Gloria Allred was evacuated Tuesday after a suspicious device was found, but police could not confirm she was the target.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/04/05

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