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A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election ProcessPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµexperts break down how data centers negatively impact communities, violate civil liberties, and how we can respond.
By Jina John
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil LibertiesPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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What 100 Years of History Tells Us About Racism in Policing
In our series “100 Years of Racism in U.S. Policing,� we take a critical look at post-riot policing commissions over the last 100 years in four...
By ACLU
In our series “100 Years of Racism in U.S. Policing,� we take a critical look at post-riot policing commissions over the last 100 years in four...
By ACLU
Glennon Doyle on Telling Loved Ones Hard Truths
"People really resonate with the truth even when it’s not what they expected, even when it’s outside of the box."
By ACLU
"People really resonate with the truth even when it’s not what they expected, even when it’s outside of the box."
By ACLU
Biden Must Restore Citizenship for Black and Brown People
This blog is the sixth in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States.
By Manar Waheed
This blog is the sixth in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States.
By Manar Waheed
The Biden Administration’s Disability Rights To-Do List
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must act quickly to protect the rights of and promote...
By Vania Leveille, West Resendes, Zoe Brennan-Krohn, Brian Dimmick
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must act quickly to protect the rights of and promote...
By Vania Leveille, West Resendes, Zoe Brennan-Krohn, Brian Dimmick
Glennon Doyle on Telling Loved Ones Hard Truths
The holidays can be a challenging time for many. One of the reasons for the extra anxiety we may feel is due to the kinds of conversations and sometimes, conflict, that can come up when we are sharing a meal with loved ones. Your aunt, grandpa, parent or cousin says something about politics,...
The holidays can be a challenging time for many. One of the reasons for the extra anxiety we may feel is due to the kinds of conversations and sometimes, conflict, that can come up when we are sharing a meal with loved ones. Your aunt, grandpa, parent or cousin says something about politics,...
Biden Must Remove Border Patrol from Border Communities to Restore Civil Rights and Liberties
This blog is the fifth in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States.
By Shaw Drake
This blog is the fifth in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States.
By Shaw Drake
The Biden Administration’s Religious Freedom To-Do List: Recommitting to Religious Liberty for All.
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must end official religious favoritism and abandon...
By Daniel Mach, Heather L. Weaver
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must end official religious favoritism and abandon...
By Daniel Mach, Heather L. Weaver
The Biden Administration Must Prioritize Reversing Trump's Damage to Racial Justice Policy
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must make racial justice a top priority.
By ReNika Moore, Jennifer Bellamy
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must make racial justice a top priority.
By ReNika Moore, Jennifer Bellamy
The First Amendment Fight Against the WeChat Ban
It is a dangerous thing for any government to decide what people can or can’t say before they even say it.
By Ashley Gorski
It is a dangerous thing for any government to decide what people can or can’t say before they even say it.
By Ashley Gorski
Bold and Visionary: A Criminal Justice To-Do List for the New Administration
Biden and Harris have a mandate from the electorate to fight against mass incarceration, and it's past time to tackle this crisis.
By Jeffery Robinson
Biden and Harris have a mandate from the electorate to fight against mass incarceration, and it's past time to tackle this crisis.
By Jeffery Robinson