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April 13, 2023
What Happens In Tennessee Won't Stay in Tennessee
On Friday, April 7th, the Tennessee state legislature voted to expel two out of the three state representatives, Representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who protested on the chamber floor in the wake of a mass shooting that killed six people, including three nine-year-old children. Now, their expulsion was an...
What Happens In Tennessee Won't Stay in Tennessee April 13, 2023
What Happens In Tennessee Won't Stay in Tennessee
What Happens In Tennessee Won't Stay in TennesseeOn Friday, April 7th, the Tennessee state legislature voted to expel two out of the three state representatives, Representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who protested on the chamber floor in the wake of a...
April 6, 2023
Minnesota Just Restored Voting Rights for 55,000 People
The U.S. is the only developed democracy that strips voting rights from its people on the basis of a criminal conviction. An estimated 4.6 million Americans across the country are barred from casting ballots. Now to give a sense of scope — this number is larger than the voting-eligible population...
Minnesota Just Restored Voting Rights for 55,000 People April 6, 2023
Minnesota Just Restored Voting Rights for 55,000 People
Minnesota Just Restored Voting Rights for 55,000 PeopleThe U.S. is the only developed democracy that strips voting rights from its people on the basis of a criminal conviction. An estimated 4.6 million Americans across the country are barred from casting ballots. Now...
March 30, 2023
This Law Criminalizes Black Trans Women
This Friday, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions trans people have made to society as well as raise awareness for the work that needs to be done to achieve gender equality for all. We are currently witnessing a wave of anti-trans legislation...
This Law Criminalizes Black Trans Women This Friday, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions trans people have made to society as well as raise awareness for the work that needs to be done...
March 23, 2023
Mandatory Reporting Is Destroying Families
Keeping kids safe is one of our greatest responsibilities as adults. But what if the main tool we use to protect children is actually preventing everyone from getting the resources they need? Every state in the nation has mandatory reporting laws that require professions such as teachers, coaches, nurses, and...
Mandatory Reporting Is Destroying Families March 23, 2023
Mandatory Reporting Is Destroying Families
Mandatory Reporting Is Destroying FamiliesKeeping kids safe is one of our greatest responsibilities as adults. But what if the main tool we use to protect children is actually preventing everyone from getting the resources they need? Every state in...
March 16, 2023
The Revolutionary Power of Teenage Girls
Today we are talking about one of the most revolutionary forces in America — teenage girls. Throughout history, teenage girls have consistently stood on the frontlines for change. At 16, Sybil Ludington outran Paul Revere in warning American troops of the impending threat of the British. At 15, Barbara Johns...
The Revolutionary Power of Teenage Girls Today we are talking about one of the most revolutionary forces in America — teenage girls. Throughout history, teenage girls have consistently stood on the frontlines for change. At 16, Sybil Ludington outran Paul Revere...
March 9, 2023
How Originalism Hurts Women
It’s March, which means it’s Women’s History Month. This month, we’ll speak with women about their activism and resistance to fight for their rights and those around them. Today, we’re talking about the very sexy idea of constitutional interpretation. The Constitution, like any text, is open to interpretation. Where this...
How Originalism Hurts Women It’s March, which means it’s Women’s History Month. This month, we’ll speak with women about their activism and resistance to fight for their rights and those around them. Today, we’re talking about the very sexy...
March 2, 2023
Reckoning with America's Racial Residential Segregation
Housing is the bedrock of American society, and one of the major determinants for life outcomes like health, income, and educational opportunity. Because of its importance, housing has long been the site of discriminatory policies aimed at marginalizing Black and Brown people in America, be it through zoning, redlining, crime...
Reckoning with America's Racial Residential Segregation March 2, 2023
Reckoning with America's Racial Residential Segregation
Reckoning with America's Racial Residential SegregationHousing is the bedrock of American society, and one of the major determinants for life outcomes like health, income, and educational opportunity. Because of its importance, housing has long been the site of discriminatory policies...
February 23, 2023
Jon Batiste on the Joy of Black Music
Today, we’re digging into the archives and sharing one of our most celebratory episodes, because we all need a little joy, right? Please enjoy former ACLU staff attorney Lizzy Watson and her conversation with award-winning artist, Jon Batiste. You may have seen him on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”...
Jon Batiste on the Joy of Black Music Today, we’re digging into the archives and sharing one of our most celebratory episodes, because we all need a little joy, right? Please enjoy former ACLU staff attorney Lizzy Watson and her conversation with award-winning...
February 16, 2023
Their Memoir Is One of the Most Banned Books in America
Over the past two years, we've seen a dramatic increase in the number of books being banned or challenged in school districts across the country. While there's a long history of book banning and censorship in America, over the 2021 to 2022 school year book banning reached an unprecedented high....
Their Memoir Is One of the Most Banned Books in America February 16, 2023
Their Memoir Is One of the Most Banned Books in America
Their Memoir Is One of the Most Banned Books in AmericaOver the past two years, we've seen a dramatic increase in the number of books being banned or challenged in school districts across the country. While there's a long history of book banning and censorship...
February 9, 2023
An Abortion Pill Could Soon Be Banned Nationwide
Since the repeal of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, the fight for reproductive freedom has increasingly centered on medication abortion. The two pill regimen allows pregnant people to safely terminate pregnancies, with medicine alone. Since the FDA approved one of the medications used, mifepristone, in 2000, the method has...
An Abortion Pill Could Soon Be Banned Nationwide February 9, 2023
An Abortion Pill Could Soon Be Banned Nationwide
An Abortion Pill Could Soon Be Banned NationwideSince the repeal of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, the fight for reproductive freedom has increasingly centered on medication abortion. The two pill regimen allows pregnant people to safely terminate pregnancies, with medicine alone....