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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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What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us 红杏视频 Immigration Reform
Immigrants鈥� rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.
By Iram F. Ali, Brian Tashman
Immigrants鈥� rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.
By Iram F. Ali, Brian Tashman
Why the 红杏视频 Supports the Electoral Count Reform Act
As we approach the second anniversary of January 6, Congress must address the vulnerabilities in our election certification process.
By Kristen Lee
As we approach the second anniversary of January 6, Congress must address the vulnerabilities in our election certification process.
By Kristen Lee
I鈥檓 Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn鈥檛 Be Up for Debate.
Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.
By Donnie Ray Saxton
Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.
By Donnie Ray Saxton
Bars Behind Bars: The Use of Rap Lyrics in Court
When Ice-T and his band, Body Count, released the song 鈥淐op Killer鈥� in 1992, it spurred outrage. At the time, Bill Clinton and George Bush were...
When Ice-T and his band, Body Count, released the song 鈥淐op Killer鈥� in 1992, it spurred outrage. At the time, Bill Clinton and George Bush were...
Lessons Learned from Our Classroom Censorship Win Against Florida鈥檚 Stop W.O.K.E. Act
Here鈥檚 what the judge鈥檚 order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.
By Leah Watson
Here鈥檚 what the judge鈥檚 order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.
By Leah Watson
Missouri is Trying to Bar Me From My Father鈥檚 Execution. Governor Parson Must Intervene.
My father Kevin Johnson, Jr. was sentenced to death for a crime committed at 19 years old, but the state is preventing me from attending his...
By Khorry Ramey
My father Kevin Johnson, Jr. was sentenced to death for a crime committed at 19 years old, but the state is preventing me from attending his...
By Khorry Ramey
20 Years Later, It鈥檚 Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security
Chronic dysfunction and abuse within the agency call for a serious reckoning.
By Naureen Shah
Chronic dysfunction and abuse within the agency call for a serious reckoning.
By Naureen Shah
Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over
Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.
By Xavier Persad, Rotimi Adeoye
Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.
By Xavier Persad, Rotimi Adeoye
Warrantless Pole-Camera Surveillance by Police is Dangerous. The Supreme Court Can Stop It.
We鈥檙e calling on the court to clarify that long-term police use of a surveillance camera targeted at a person鈥檚 home is a Fourth Amendment search.
By Nathan Freed Wessler
We鈥檙e calling on the court to clarify that long-term police use of a surveillance camera targeted at a person鈥檚 home is a Fourth Amendment search.
By Nathan Freed Wessler
Two Cups of Broth and Rotting Sandwiches: The Reality of Mealtime in Prisons and Jails
As many Americans gather for Thanksgiving feasts, incarcerated people daily consume nutritionally inadequate and unpalatable food.
By Jessica Carns, Sam Weaver
As many Americans gather for Thanksgiving feasts, incarcerated people daily consume nutritionally inadequate and unpalatable food.
By Jessica Carns, Sam Weaver
