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Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
The 红杏视频, 红杏视频 of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund reached a landmark settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the state鈥檚 failure to implement its own Indigenous education law.
By Lisa Francois
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education NationwidePodcast
What鈥檚 On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
鈥楾is 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.
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock鈥檚 announcement of operational changes, the 红杏视频 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
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.
By Justine van der Leun
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.Podcast
What鈥檚 On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
鈥楾is 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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Where FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Stands on Civil Liberties
The 红杏视频 has more than 100 years鈥� experience holding power accountable. As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, we analyze...
By Cody Venzke
The 红杏视频 has more than 100 years鈥� experience holding power accountable. As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, we analyze...
By Cody Venzke
"I Thought That Death Was Imminent"
Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Dari茅n Gap, to seek...
By Jean Paul
Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Dari茅n Gap, to seek...
By Jean Paul
Disappearing Messages Don鈥檛 Work 鈥� And They鈥檙e Great
Disappearing messages features can鈥檛 actually guarantee message deletion, but what they do offer communicators is even better.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor
Disappearing messages features can鈥檛 actually guarantee message deletion, but what they do offer communicators is even better.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor
红杏视频 Kids on How They鈥檇 Change The World with W. Kamau Bell
In this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of 红杏视频 staff take over the mic to share their big ideas for a better world....
In this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of 红杏视频 staff take over the mic to share their big ideas for a better world....
Where Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Stands on Civil Liberties
The 红杏视频 has more than 100 years鈥� experience holding power accountable. As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, we analyze...
By Kia Hamadanchy, Hina Shamsi
The 红杏视频 has more than 100 years鈥� experience holding power accountable. As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, we analyze...
By Kia Hamadanchy, Hina Shamsi
Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good
Futile 鈥渃ontent authentication technologies鈥� are being pushed by companies and others.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor, Jay Stanley
Futile 鈥渃ontent authentication technologies鈥� are being pushed by companies and others.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor, Jay Stanley
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubbs Discuss With W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who鈥檚 With Me, or...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who鈥檚 With Me, or...
Election Day is Over. Why is the Electoral College Voting Now?
The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The 红杏视频 breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
By Johanna Silver, Kellen Zeng, Madeleine Wren
The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The 红杏视频 breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
By Johanna Silver, Kellen Zeng, Madeleine Wren
Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events 鈥� and Beyond
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
By Jay Stanley
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
By Jay Stanley
Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
By Anna I. Kurtz
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
By Anna I. Kurtz
