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This November, Freedom is on the Ballot
We’re sharing our battle-ready playbook to defend our civil liberties and civil rights in the event of a second Biden or Trump administration.
By Anthony D. Romero
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We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
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Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law
By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent that presidents are above the law.
By David Cole, Brett Max Kaufman
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Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?
America’s past is filled with examples where presidents could’ve been made King. How much do you already know?
By ACLU
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55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures
The ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence and discrimination continues to target sexual and gender minorities.
By Gillian Branstetter
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We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
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Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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How Originalism Hurts Women
It’s March, which means it’s Women’s History Month. This month, we’ll speak with women about their activism and resistance to fight for...
It’s March, which means it’s Women’s History Month. This month, we’ll speak with women about their activism and resistance to fight for...
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Biden Can Expand Voting Access Through His Executive Order
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
By Ceridwen Cherry
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
By Ceridwen Cherry
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Child Labor Investigation Reveals Immigration Policy Changes We Need Now
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
By Naureen Shah
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
By Naureen Shah
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West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
By Heather L. Weaver
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
By Heather L. Weaver
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Reckoning with America's Racial Residential Segregation
Housing is the bedrock of American society, and one of the major determinants for life outcomes like health, income, and educational opportunity....
Housing is the bedrock of American society, and one of the major determinants for life outcomes like health, income, and educational opportunity....
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Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We’re Fighting Back
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters,...
By Lauren Johnson
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters,...
By Lauren Johnson
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Crossing the Bridge Together: The Fight for Voting Rights Marches On
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
By JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
By JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist
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Firestorm Over Green Bay City Hall Surveillance Microphones is a Reminder of Country We Don’t Want to Live In
Blanket audio surveillance is legally problematic, susceptible to abuse, and should not become widespread.
By Jay Stanley
Blanket audio surveillance is legally problematic, susceptible to abuse, and should not become widespread.
By Jay Stanley
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Texas’ Attempt to Tear Parents and Trans Youth Apart, One Year Later
As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.
By Brian Klosterboer
As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.
By Brian Klosterboer
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Jon Batiste on the Joy of Black Music
Today, we’re digging into the archives and sharing one of our most celebratory episodes, because we all need a little joy, right? Please enjoy...
Today, we’re digging into the archives and sharing one of our most celebratory episodes, because we all need a little joy, right? Please enjoy...
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