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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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Alabama Wants to Criminalize Medically-Necessary Care for Trans Youth. Two Dads are Fighting Back.
Their daughters are among the transgender people in Alabama who will be denied care under a new law that makes providing gender-affirming care to...
By Li Nowlin-Sohl, Malita Picasso
Their daughters are among the transgender people in Alabama who will be denied care under a new law that makes providing gender-affirming care to...
By Li Nowlin-Sohl, Malita Picasso
How Ending Legacy Admissions Can Help Achieve Greater Education Equity
Considering 鈥渓egacy status鈥� contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
By Carlos Moreno
Considering 鈥渓egacy status鈥� contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
By Carlos Moreno
10 Books Politicians Don鈥檛 Want You to Read
Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our 鈥楢CLU...
By ACLU
Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our 鈥楢CLU...
By ACLU
You Have the Right to Record Law Enforcement Officers 鈥� Including at the Border
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
By Mitra Ebadolahi
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
By Mitra Ebadolahi
Indigenous Students Should Be Allowed to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation
Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students鈥� rights to cultural and religious expression.
By Heather L. Weaver
Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students鈥� rights to cultural and religious expression.
By Heather L. Weaver
鈥淪exual Justice鈥� Doesn鈥檛 Have to Mean Criminal Justice
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and with that, we are bringing you a conversation today about Title IX. One of the protections against...
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and with that, we are bringing you a conversation today about Title IX. One of the protections against...
Four Ways the TSA Is Making Flying Easier for Transgender People
A series of changes from the TSA should make security screenings easier for transgender people traveling in airports and reduce invasive pat-downs.
By Arli Christian
A series of changes from the TSA should make security screenings easier for transgender people traveling in airports and reduce invasive pat-downs.
By Arli Christian
Affirmative Action Is the Floor, Not the Ceiling
For over half a century, Affirmative Action has woven its way into the fabric of our society through nondiscrimination policies and initiatives...
For over half a century, Affirmative Action has woven its way into the fabric of our society through nondiscrimination policies and initiatives...
Title 42 Isn鈥檛 Supported By Science 鈥� The CDC Must End it Now
Mass expulsions to danger fly in the face of American values and U.S. legal commitments.
By Ronald Waldman, MD, MPH, Jonathan Blazer
Mass expulsions to danger fly in the face of American values and U.S. legal commitments.
By Ronald Waldman, MD, MPH, Jonathan Blazer
We Need Digital Cash That is Actually Like Cash
If we鈥檙e to create a new form of money, it must be accessible and protect privacy.
By Jay Stanley
If we鈥檙e to create a new form of money, it must be accessible and protect privacy.
By Jay Stanley
