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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
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.
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
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat RolesPodcast
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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Secretary Mayorkas Pledged to End His Agency’s Anti-Immigrant Abuses. Here’s What He’s Delivered.
As he approaches the sixth month anniversary of his confirmation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ progress report is mixed.
By Naureen Shah, Jonathan Blazer
As he approaches the sixth month anniversary of his confirmation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ progress report is mixed.
By Naureen Shah, Jonathan Blazer
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ National Advocacy Institute is Building the Next Generation of Leaders — Including Me
Since attending the institute, I've put my passions into practice in my community, but I'm just getting started. There are hundreds of stories just...
By Aaron Booe
Since attending the institute, I've put my passions into practice in my community, but I'm just getting started. There are hundreds of stories just...
By Aaron Booe
The UN’s George Floyd Resolution is a Vital Step Toward International Accountability
It’s now up to the Biden administration to take bold action on international human rights and racial justice.
By Christine Eldabh, Jamil Dakwar, Aaron Madrid Aksoz
It’s now up to the Biden administration to take bold action on international human rights and racial justice.
By Christine Eldabh, Jamil Dakwar, Aaron Madrid Aksoz
Do Black Americans Have the Right to Bear Arms?
Anti-Blackness determined the inclusion of the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights, and has informed the unequal and racist application of gun...
By Ines Santos
Anti-Blackness determined the inclusion of the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights, and has informed the unequal and racist application of gun...
By Ines Santos
Texas Voting Rights Attacks Warrant Congressional Action
On the first anniversary of John Lewis’ passing, attacks on voting rights throughout the nation are still happening. Congress and President Biden...
By Sophia Lin Lakin
On the first anniversary of John Lewis’ passing, attacks on voting rights throughout the nation are still happening. Congress and President Biden...
By Sophia Lin Lakin
The International Olympic Committee is Failing Black Women
Black women are required to alter their bodies and practices, inside and out, simply to step onto the playing field.
By Ria Tabacco Mar, ReNika Moore, Schanelle Saldanha
Black women are required to alter their bodies and practices, inside and out, simply to step onto the playing field.
By Ria Tabacco Mar, ReNika Moore, Schanelle Saldanha
Inequity Starts the Day a Child is Born
To effect systemic change, we must make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent and ensure it reaches all children.
By Rakim Brooks, Emma Mehrabi
To effect systemic change, we must make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent and ensure it reaches all children.
By Rakim Brooks, Emma Mehrabi
Do Black People Have the Right to Bear Arms?
In 2021, the U.S. experienced over 200 mass shootings. Americans are more likely to be killed at the hands of firearms than in vehicles. This...
In 2021, the U.S. experienced over 200 mass shootings. Americans are more likely to be killed at the hands of firearms than in vehicles. This...
Five Things to Know ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Gender-Affirming Health Care
Here’s what transgender youth, their parents, and doctors have said about Arkansas’ ban on gender affirming care.
By ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
Here’s what transgender youth, their parents, and doctors have said about Arkansas’ ban on gender affirming care.
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I Did Nothing Wrong. I Was Arrested Anyway.
Over a year after a police face recognition tool matched me to a crime I did not commit, my family still feels the impact. We must stop this...
By Robert Williams
Over a year after a police face recognition tool matched me to a crime I did not commit, my family still feels the impact. We must stop this...
By Robert Williams
