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The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
Through shadowy deportation agreements, the Trump administration is sending detained individuals to countries where they have no ties — and may face persecution.
By Sarah Mehta
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What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund reached a landmark settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the state’s failure to implement its own Indigenous education law.
By Lisa Francois
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ breaks down why many fall short.
By Chad Marlow for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
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What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
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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Glennon Doyle on Telling Loved Ones Hard Truths
The holidays can be a challenging time for many. One of the reasons for the extra anxiety we may feel is due to the kinds of conversations and sometimes, conflict, that can come up when we are sharing a meal with loved ones. Your aunt, grandpa, parent or cousin says something about politics,...
The holidays can be a challenging time for many. One of the reasons for the extra anxiety we may feel is due to the kinds of conversations and sometimes, conflict, that can come up when we are sharing a meal with loved ones. Your aunt, grandpa, parent or cousin says something about politics,...
Biden Must Remove Border Patrol from Border Communities to Restore Civil Rights and Liberties
This blog is the fifth in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States.
By Shaw Drake
This blog is the fifth in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States.
By Shaw Drake
The Biden Administration’s Religious Freedom To-Do List: Recommitting to Religious Liberty for All.
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must end official religious favoritism and abandon...
By Daniel Mach, Heather L. Weaver
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must end official religious favoritism and abandon...
By Daniel Mach, Heather L. Weaver
The Biden Administration Must Prioritize Reversing Trump's Damage to Racial Justice Policy
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must make racial justice a top priority.
By ReNika Moore, Jennifer Bellamy
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must make racial justice a top priority.
By ReNika Moore, Jennifer Bellamy
The First Amendment Fight Against the WeChat Ban
It is a dangerous thing for any government to decide what people can or can’t say before they even say it.
By Ashley Gorski
It is a dangerous thing for any government to decide what people can or can’t say before they even say it.
By Ashley Gorski
Bold and Visionary: A Criminal Justice To-Do List for the New Administration
Biden and Harris have a mandate from the electorate to fight against mass incarceration, and it's past time to tackle this crisis.
By Udi Ofer, Jeffery Robinson
Biden and Harris have a mandate from the electorate to fight against mass incarceration, and it's past time to tackle this crisis.
By Udi Ofer, Jeffery Robinson
We’ve Had Enough Death in 2020. Why Add More?
As the spiritual advisor to a man on death row, I was one part of an elaborate machine designed to take a life. That I contracted COVID-19 in the...
By Yusuf Ahmed Nur
As the spiritual advisor to a man on death row, I was one part of an elaborate machine designed to take a life. That I contracted COVID-19 in the...
By Yusuf Ahmed Nur
The Biden Administration’s Women’s Rights To-Do List
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must make equity for women and families a top priority.
By Ria Tabacco Mar, Vania Leveille
When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office, their administration must make equity for women and families a top priority.
By Ria Tabacco Mar, Vania Leveille
The Trump Administration Thinks COVID-19 Is No Longer a Risk to Abortion Patients
The Trump administration is arguing in federal court that COVID-19 is no longer a serious risk, so the federal government should be free to force...
By Julia Kaye
The Trump administration is arguing in federal court that COVID-19 is no longer a serious risk, so the federal government should be free to force...
By Julia Kaye
Camonghne Felix on Abolition as a Sexual Violence Survivor
Please note that this episode contains conversation around sexual violence.
Please note that this episode contains conversation around sexual violence.