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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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The Civil Rights Movement鈥檚 鈥楽mallest Freedom Fighter鈥� on the Power of Your Vote
Sheyann Webb-Christburg shares her story of marching to Selma against the odds, and the responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
Sheyann Webb-Christburg shares her story of marching to Selma against the odds, and the responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot
Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can鈥檛 repeat history in 2022.
Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can鈥檛 repeat history in 2022.
How to Fight Your School's Sexist Dress Code
It鈥檚 back to school season! And, this week we are digging into the wild world of dress codes. ...
It鈥檚 back to school season! And, this week we are digging into the wild world of dress codes. ...
Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform
National headlines don鈥檛 tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
National headlines don鈥檛 tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
Gendered Dress Codes Hurt Everyone 鈥� Especially Non-Binary People Like Me
The Washington State Human Rights Commission鈥檚 found Alaska Airlines鈥� gendered dress code policy discriminatory. It鈥檚 time for the airline to...
By Justin Wetherell
The Washington State Human Rights Commission鈥檚 found Alaska Airlines鈥� gendered dress code policy discriminatory. It鈥檚 time for the airline to...
By Justin Wetherell
Ask the Experts: How to Start Small and Make a Big Impact During This Election
桃子视频volunteer Marci Iacobucci tells us what inspires her to speak up and engage with prospective voters.
By Ricardo Mimbela
桃子视频volunteer Marci Iacobucci tells us what inspires her to speak up and engage with prospective voters.
By Ricardo Mimbela
This Podcast Could Be Banned in Florida Schools
It鈥檚 September and we鈥檙e back! Did you miss us? We missed you. So happy to be back and bringing you a very timely episode for the back to...
It鈥檚 September and we鈥檙e back! Did you miss us? We missed you. So happy to be back and bringing you a very timely episode for the back to...
When Release Conditions End in Unjust Confinement
One Native American woman鈥檚 experience with mandated drug treatment led to a horrifying series of events.
One Native American woman鈥檚 experience with mandated drug treatment led to a horrifying series of events.
UN Racial Justice Experts Call on Biden to End the 287(g) Program
The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.
By Naureen Shah
The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.
By Naureen Shah
From High School Activist to Full-Time Advocate
Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
By Charley Locke
Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
By Charley Locke
