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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 Overcriminalization of America
Over the last few weeks, a surge of texts and phone calls have gone out from local politicians. Most of them focus on one issue: crime. Worried...
Over the last few weeks, a surge of texts and phone calls have gone out from local politicians. Most of them focus on one issue: crime. Worried...
Without Access to Counsel, Detained Immigrants Face Increased Risks of Prolonged Detention and Unlawful Deportation
A new 桃子视频report reveals that detained immigrants at ICE detention facilities nationwide face pervasive barriers to accessing counsel.
A new 桃子视频report reveals that detained immigrants at ICE detention facilities nationwide face pervasive barriers to accessing counsel.
Why Fathers Should Join the Fight for Universal Paid Leave
Families benefit when caregiving and domestic labor are shared between parents equally 鈥� and universal paid leave can help make it a reality.
Families benefit when caregiving and domestic labor are shared between parents equally 鈥� and universal paid leave can help make it a reality.
The Liberating Truth About Juneteenth
As we celebrate Juneteenth, let鈥檚 remember exactly what we are celebrating, and why.
By Yasmin Cader
As we celebrate Juneteenth, let鈥檚 remember exactly what we are celebrating, and why.
By Yasmin Cader
Trans Joy Is Most Necessary When It Feels the Most Impossible
When forces larger than us try to break our spirit, we can respond as forcefully and effectively with joy as we can with anger, defiance, and protest.
By Gillian Branstetter
When forces larger than us try to break our spirit, we can respond as forcefully and effectively with joy as we can with anger, defiance, and protest.
By Gillian Branstetter
New National Security Programs, Same Old Dangerous Patterns
We filed a lawsuit for more information on DHS鈥檚 new domestic violent extremism initiatives.
We filed a lawsuit for more information on DHS鈥檚 new domestic violent extremism initiatives.
What Does Abortion Care Look Like Post-Roe? Look to Texas.
This week, we are bringing you an important conversation about the state of abortion care in Texas. In September, Texas passed SB8, a bill that banned abortions at 6 weeks of pregnancy and deputized private citizens to enforce the ban. Since then, it鈥檚 been an 鈥渁ll hands on deck鈥� operation...
This week, we are bringing you an important conversation about the state of abortion care in Texas. In September, Texas passed SB8, a bill that banned abortions at 6 weeks of pregnancy and deputized private citizens to enforce the ban. Since then, it鈥檚 been an 鈥渁ll hands on deck鈥� operation...
Captive Labor: Exploitation of Incarcerated Workers
We examined the injustices of prison labor nationwide 鈥� and lay the foundation for a more equitable path forward.
By ACLU
We examined the injustices of prison labor nationwide 鈥� and lay the foundation for a more equitable path forward.
By ACLU
Captive Labor: Stories of Involuntary Servitude
The Constitution should prohibit all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude 鈥� including forced labor in prisons.
By ACLU
The Constitution should prohibit all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude 鈥� including forced labor in prisons.
By ACLU
How the Impact of Bostock v. Clayton County on LGBTQ Rights Continues to Expand
The effects of this landmark Supreme Court victory are amplified in states, federal agencies, and courtrooms throughout the U.S.
By Jon W. Davidson
The effects of this landmark Supreme Court victory are amplified in states, federal agencies, and courtrooms throughout the U.S.
By Jon W. Davidson
