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A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檙e...
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
桃子视频experts 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鈥檙e...
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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How to Fight Deployment of Flock and Other Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers in Your Community
The 桃子视频provides a range of tactics for communities to stop or limit the use of Flock鈥檚 ALPR mass surveillance technology
By Chad Marlow, Jay Stanley for Tracking ALPR Cameras
The 桃子视频provides a range of tactics for communities to stop or limit the use of Flock鈥檚 ALPR mass surveillance technology
By Chad Marlow, Jay Stanley for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Four years ago, the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion. Since then, the fight has turned to the states.
By Breanna Diaz
Four years ago, the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion. Since then, the fight has turned to the states.
By Breanna Diaz
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil鈥檚 Immigration Case
New evidence reveals the Trump administration worked to seal Mahmoud Khalil鈥檚 fate before he ever got his day in court.
By Simon McCormack, Veronica Salama
New evidence reveals the Trump administration worked to seal Mahmoud Khalil鈥檚 fate before he ever got his day in court.
By Simon McCormack, Veronica Salama
Hundreds at Delaney Hall Join Detained People Across Country in Hunger Strike Against Inhumane Conditions
Hundreds of people at an immigration facility in New Jersey protested spoiled food, medical neglect, and other inhumane conditions. They were...
By Haddy Gassama
Hundreds of people at an immigration facility in New Jersey protested spoiled food, medical neglect, and other inhumane conditions. They were...
By Haddy Gassama
Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold War
A McCarthy-era effort to report LGBTQ people to the government, classify queerness as a mental disorder, and overall push queer people from public...
By Hanna Stolzer
A McCarthy-era effort to report LGBTQ people to the government, classify queerness as a mental disorder, and overall push queer people from public...
By Hanna Stolzer
鈥榁oting By Mail is My Lifeline鈥�: Voter With Disability Shares Importance of Mail-In Voting
One voter with cerebral palsy shares how Trump鈥檚 executive order against mail-in ballots limits voting accessibility and keeps voters with...
By Nick Papadopoulos
One voter with cerebral palsy shares how Trump鈥檚 executive order against mail-in ballots limits voting accessibility and keeps voters with...
By Nick Papadopoulos
Congress Must Preserve Military Women鈥檚 Ability to Serve in Ground Combat Roles
After a decade of progress, the Trump administration wants to turn back the clock for women serving in ground combat roles. Congress must act.
By Vania Leveille
After a decade of progress, the Trump administration wants to turn back the clock for women serving in ground combat roles. Congress must act.
By Vania Leveille
桃子视频Calls on Congress to Hold Federal Agents Accountable by Allowing People to Sue Them for Rights Violations
桃子视频and partners urged members of Congress during Community Safety Week to pass legislation that allows people to sue federal law enforcement when...
By Nicole Ndumele, Nina Patel
桃子视频and partners urged members of Congress during Community Safety Week to pass legislation that allows people to sue federal law enforcement when...
By Nicole Ndumele, Nina Patel
Trump Administration Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center Puts Democracy at Risk
Targeting Southern Poverty Law Center, a major civil rights organization, is the Trump administration's latest effort to punish groups it doesn't...
By Mike Zamore
Targeting Southern Poverty Law Center, a major civil rights organization, is the Trump administration's latest effort to punish groups it doesn't...
By Mike Zamore
Recording Law Enforcement is a First Amendment Right
Hundreds of people across the country have faced retaliation for exercising their First Amendment right to record ICE and other federal agents...
By Ellessandra Taormino, Sam LaFrance
Hundreds of people across the country have faced retaliation for exercising their First Amendment right to record ICE and other federal agents...
By Ellessandra Taormino, Sam LaFrance
