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Nov 1, 2023

Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies

Women's Rights + Gender Equity
We’re demanding change by filing a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
We’re demanding change by filing a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
Several silhouettes of individuals running track.
Several silhouettes of individuals running track.
Nov 1, 2023

Why We’re Taking the Fight for Trans Youth Health Care to the Supreme Court

LGBTQ+ Rights
We’re determined to pursue every path available toward a brighter future for trans people and our families.
We’re determined to pursue every path available toward a brighter future for trans people and our families.
A photo of Lemon Williams (left.)
A photo of Lemon Williams (left.)
Oct 31, 2023

TSA Shouldn't Force a Bad Digital ID System on America

Privacy & Technology
If we must have a digital ID system, we should take the time to do it right.
If we must have a digital ID system, we should take the time to do it right.
Hand holding a paperless passport virtual ID on smartphone screen with airport timetables as background.
Hand holding a paperless passport virtual ID on smartphone screen with airport timetables as background.
Oct 27, 2023

The Government Can't Retain Seized Digital Devices and Data Indefinitely Without Justification

Privacy & Technology
A federal circuit court rightly found the government may not hold on to our digital devices or data indefinitely.
A federal circuit court rightly found the government may not hold on to our digital devices or data indefinitely.
A cardboard cutout of My Pillow founder Mike Lindell.
A cardboard cutout of My Pillow founder Mike Lindell.
Oct 19, 2023

Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

Police Practices
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.
Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.
Oct 19, 2023

The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech Online

Free Speech
The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.
The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.
A finger pressign a keyboard.
A finger pressign a keyboard.