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ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Attorney Ashley Johnson reflects how Gloria Steinem shares the work of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and how it lit the way for her own future in advocacy.
By Ashley Johnson
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's LegacyPodcast
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.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Civil Liberties
In our series, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
By Hibah Ansari
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Civil Liberties
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
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
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal CampaignPodcast
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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Senator Scott Brown and the Courage to Do What’s Right
In his recent memoir and book tour, Senator Brown showed courage and compassion by speaking candidly about having been sexually and emotionally...
By Carol Rose
In his recent memoir and book tour, Senator Brown showed courage and compassion by speaking candidly about having been sexually and emotionally...
By Carol Rose
This Week in Civil Liberties
This week, you'll learn about a case pending before the Supreme Court that will determine a very gendered issue.
By Katie Smith
This week, you'll learn about a case pending before the Supreme Court that will determine a very gendered issue.
By Katie Smith
What's at Stake in Ashcroft v. al-Kidd
By Hannah Robbins
By Hannah Robbins
The National Sheriffs' Association Endorses Legislation Calling for Broad Examination of the Nation's Criminal Justice System
By Jennifer Bellamy
By Jennifer Bellamy
States' Brilliant Budget Solution: Sacrifice Public Education to Spend More on Ineffective Prisons
By Inimai Chettiar, Rebecca McCray
By Inimai Chettiar, Rebecca McCray
Enough Is Enough: The Latest South Dakota Attack on Women’s Access to Abortion Goes Too Far
By Brigitte Amiri, Robert Doody
By Brigitte Amiri, Robert Doody
What's the Most Sexist Thing You've Heard At Work?
By Sam Ritchie
By Sam Ritchie
Government "Should Not Be Meddling" With Women's Health Care Decisions
Trust individuals who can become pregnant to make the best decision for themselves and their family — and don't meddle in that decision-making.
By Suzanne Ito
Trust individuals who can become pregnant to make the best decision for themselves and their family — and don't meddle in that decision-making.
By Suzanne Ito
Military May Be Engaged in Illegal Psychological Operations and Propaganda Against U.S. Citizens
By Robyn Greene
By Robyn Greene
Stand with Planned Parenthood, and Stop the Assault on Women's Health
By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito