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桃子视频Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Attorney Ashley Johnson reflects how Gloria Steinem shares the work of the 桃子视频and how it lit the way for her own future in advocacy.
By Ashley Johnson
桃子视频Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's LegacyPodcast
What鈥檚 On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
鈥楾is the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
桃子视频Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
In our series, the 桃子视频has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
By Hibah Ansari
桃子视频Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
Through shadowy deportation agreements, the Trump administration is sending detained individuals to countries where they have no ties 鈥� and may face persecution.
By Sarah Mehta
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal CampaignPodcast
What鈥檚 On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
鈥楾is the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
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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Anti-DEI Efforts Are the Latest Attack on Racial Equity and Free Speech
The far right wants to get rid of DEI offices, end anti-bias training, and stop public statements of support for diversity. It鈥檚 the latest...
By Leah Watson
The far right wants to get rid of DEI offices, end anti-bias training, and stop public statements of support for diversity. It鈥檚 the latest...
By Leah Watson
鈥淭here Was No One That Looked Like Me:鈥� Why Diversity Matters in the Military
As two lawsuits challenge affirmative action policies in military academies, Black women veterans reflect on the need for more leaders of color.
By Ricardo Mimbela, Jessica Evans
As two lawsuits challenge affirmative action policies in military academies, Black women veterans reflect on the need for more leaders of color.
By Ricardo Mimbela, Jessica Evans
Dozens of Police Agencies in California Are Still Sharing Driver Locations with Anti-Abortion States. We're Fighting Back.
Automatic license plate readers collect and store highly sensitive information that can reveal where we work, live, worship, or seek reproductive...
By Nick Hidalgo, Matt Cagle
Automatic license plate readers collect and store highly sensitive information that can reveal where we work, live, worship, or seek reproductive...
By Nick Hidalgo, Matt Cagle
Border Patrol鈥檚 Abusive Practice of Taking Migrants鈥� Property Needs to End
A new report details Border Patrol鈥檚 cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants鈥� belongings, including medicines, legal...
By Noah Schramm
A new report details Border Patrol鈥檚 cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants鈥� belongings, including medicines, legal...
By Noah Schramm
When Florida Officials Tried to Silence Our Pro-Palestinian Student Group, We Sued
A member of University of Florida's the Students for Justice in Palestine explains their fear and anxiety when Florida officials ordered the...
By A student with the University of Florida Students for Justice in Palestine
A member of University of Florida's the Students for Justice in Palestine explains their fear and anxiety when Florida officials ordered the...
By A student with the University of Florida Students for Justice in Palestine
Senate Rejects Deal Threatening Protections for Asylum Seekers
This plan would significantly and permanently restrict the ability of families and individuals to seek safety in the U.S. 鈥� and it may come back.
By Sarah Mehta
This plan would significantly and permanently restrict the ability of families and individuals to seek safety in the U.S. 鈥� and it may come back.
By Sarah Mehta
How to Dismantle the Anti-DEI Machine
Free speech on campus, book bans, education gag orders, the overturn of affirmative action, the resignation of former Harvard president Claudine...
Free speech on campus, book bans, education gag orders, the overturn of affirmative action, the resignation of former Harvard president Claudine...
When it Comes to Facial Recognition, There is No Such Thing as a Magic Number
Companies and legislators are using misleading test scores to justify the expansion of facial recognition into our communities. That flawed...
By Marissa Gerchick, Matt Cagle
Companies and legislators are using misleading test scores to justify the expansion of facial recognition into our communities. That flawed...
By Marissa Gerchick, Matt Cagle
Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System in Washington County, Oregon
We鈥檙e suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face discriminatory treatment at the hands of police.
By Julian Clark, Brian Dimmick, Kelly Simon
We鈥檙e suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face discriminatory treatment at the hands of police.
By Julian Clark, Brian Dimmick, Kelly Simon
The Danger of Abusing Impeachment
Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.
Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.
