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Dec 16, 2021

In 2021, Our Fight for LGBTQ Rights Moved to the States

2021 saw a record number of attacks on LGBTQ rights in state legislatures — most aimed at trans youth. We’re fighting back in courts and communities around the nation.
2021 saw a record number of attacks on LGBTQ rights in state legislatures — most aimed at trans youth. We’re fighting back in courts and communities around the nation.
Protestor holds sign reading “Trans People Belong In SD” during trans rights rally.
Protestor holds sign reading “Trans People Belong In SD” during trans rights rally.
Dec 14, 2021

Over a Year After His Election, President Biden’s Human Rights Commitments Fail to Meet the Moment

After four years of attacks on human rights under the Trump administration, we need bold action from the Biden administration to advance human rights at home and abroad.
After four years of attacks on human rights under the Trump administration, we need bold action from the Biden administration to advance human rights at home and abroad.
President Joe Biden speaks at the virtual Summit for Democracy.
President Joe Biden speaks at the virtual Summit for Democracy.
Nov 24, 2021

The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom

Measuring progress solely by the outcome of trials risks both ignoring the importance of greater systemic change and compromising fairness in the criminal legal system.
Measuring progress solely by the outcome of trials risks both ignoring the importance of greater systemic change and compromising fairness in the criminal legal system.
Painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia after he was shot and killed in February 2020.
Painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia after he was shot and killed in February 2020.
Nov 23, 2021

Your Mini Guide to Discussing Abortion Rights at the Dinner Table

Here’s a handy reference of facts when discussing abortion rights with friends and family at the dinner table.
Here’s a handy reference of facts when discussing abortion rights with friends and family at the dinner table.
Flat-lay of friends feasting at Thanksgiving Day table with turkey, pumpkin pie, roasted seasonal vegetables and fruit, top view
Flat-lay of friends feasting at Thanksgiving Day table with turkey, pumpkin pie, roasted seasonal vegetables and fruit, top view
Nov 22, 2021

Livestreaming Police is a Critical First Amendment Right

It is critical that the courts maintain robust First Amendment protections for people to record, share, and stream police interactions. Our ability to speak about police abuses depends on it.
It is critical that the courts maintain robust First Amendment protections for people to record, share, and stream police interactions. Our ability to speak about police abuses depends on it.
Man recording a line of police people
Man recording a line of police people
Nov 19, 2021

School is For Learning – Including Learning About Race and Gender

A student and two teachers in Oklahoma share how a new censorship bill has curtailed important discussions about race and gender in the classroom.
A student and two teachers in Oklahoma share how a new censorship bill has curtailed important discussions about race and gender in the classroom.
Anthony, a teacher profiled in this blog, stands in the middle of his school's hallway
Anthony, a teacher profiled in this blog, stands in the middle of his school's hallway