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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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My View from the Frontlines of Abortion Access
As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren鈥檛 going anywhere.
By Mariceli Alegria
As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren鈥檛 going anywhere.
By Mariceli Alegria
Living Without Roe: How Can I Help?
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and with it, the constitutional right to an abortion. ...
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and with it, the constitutional right to an abortion. ...
Why We Use Inclusive Language to Talk About Abortion
Women aren鈥檛 the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
By AC Facci
Women aren鈥檛 the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
By AC Facci
It鈥檚 2022 and Two Books Are on Trial for 鈥極bscenity鈥�
These obscenity proceedings are in line with a history of attacks on our First Amendment rights to read, learn, and think for ourselves.
By Vera Eidelman, Joshua Block, Matt Callahan
These obscenity proceedings are in line with a history of attacks on our First Amendment rights to read, learn, and think for ourselves.
By Vera Eidelman, Joshua Block, Matt Callahan
How Online Censorship Harms Sex Workers and LGBTQ Communities
FOSTA is bad, but holding online platforms liable for crimes they know nothing about won鈥檛 solve any problems
By Laura Moraff
FOSTA is bad, but holding online platforms liable for crimes they know nothing about won鈥檛 solve any problems
By Laura Moraff
Four Things to Know About the Supreme Court's Ruling in Egbert v. Boule
The ruling is a blow to federal police accountability, but border residents still have rights.
By Shaw Drake, Katie Hoeppner
The ruling is a blow to federal police accountability, but border residents still have rights.
By Shaw Drake, Katie Hoeppner
How LGBTQ Voices are Being Erased in Classrooms
Three LGBTQ advocates share how book bans and classroom censorship bills impact their lives, work, and students.
Three LGBTQ advocates share how book bans and classroom censorship bills impact their lives, work, and students.
Post Roe: The Supreme Court Won鈥檛 Stop at Abortion
In a landmark decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women鈥檚 Health Organization, the Supreme Court has voted to overturn both Roe v. Wade and...
In a landmark decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women鈥檚 Health Organization, the Supreme Court has voted to overturn both Roe v. Wade and...
With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?
The impact of the Supreme Court鈥檚 ruling will be devastating. Here鈥檚 what comes next.
By Jessica Arons
The impact of the Supreme Court鈥檚 ruling will be devastating. Here鈥檚 what comes next.
By Jessica Arons
Supreme Court Ruling Rejects the Promise of Miranda Rights
While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn鈥檛 reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.
By Brett Max Kaufman
While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn鈥檛 reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.
By Brett Max Kaufman
