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Sep 29, 2025

No Troops On Our Streets

Free Speech
In America, Dissent is Patriotic!
In America, Dissent is Patriotic!
Democracy Dies in Silence
Democracy Dies in Silence
Sep 22, 2025

Community is the Antidote to Immobilization

Immigrants' Rights

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” — Alice Walker

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” — Alice Walker

groups of protesters in front of glass doors.
groups of protesters in front of glass doors.
Sep 22, 2025

Surveillance Businesses Have Human Rights Responsibilities

Privacy & Technology
The Trump Administration's immigration abuses are human rights violations
The Trump Administration's immigration abuses are human rights violations
Immigrants behind chain link fence in an overcrowded detention area
Immigrants behind chain link fence in an overcrowded detention area
Sep 18, 2025

Protecting Free Speech in the Face of Government Retaliation

Free Speech
Since Charlie Kirk’s killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative free speech activist. This violates the First Amendment.
Since Charlie Kirk’s killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative free speech activist. This violates the First Amendment.
One protest sign reads: "Free Speech, Free Country." The other reads: "Save Free Speech"
One protest sign reads: "Free Speech, Free Country." The other reads: "Save Free Speech"
Sep 17, 2025

How Trump's Attacks on Democracy Put the Constitution at Risk

From military crackdowns to silencing dissent, this Constitution Day reminds us all that we must fight to uphold our rights and preserve the rule of law.
From military crackdowns to silencing dissent, this Constitution Day reminds us all that we must fight to uphold our rights and preserve the rule of law.
A demonstrator holds a sign (with white letters on a black background) that reads "DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION".
A demonstrator holds a sign (with white letters on a black background) that reads "DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION".
Sep 16, 2025

Trump Is Firing Federal Workers Over Beliefs He Doesn't Like

Punishing dedicated civil servants associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion is unconstitutional retaliation and harms the American people
Punishing dedicated civil servants associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion is unconstitutional retaliation and harms the American people
Demonstrators hold signs from ACLU & ACLU DC that read" REINSTATE FEDERAL WORKERS NOW" and "EQUAL AND JUST TREATMENT FOR ALL" as they protest in support of Federal Workers at the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, DC.
Demonstrators hold signs from ACLU & ACLU DC that read" REINSTATE FEDERAL WORKERS NOW" and "EQUAL AND JUST TREATMENT FOR ALL" as they protest in support of Federal Workers at the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, DC.