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Feb 24, 2025

The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It

Racial Justice
The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.
The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.
Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.
Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.
Feb 20, 2025

What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground

Youth & Student Rights
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access to a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful...
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access to a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful...
A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.
A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.
Feb 13, 2025

The Targeted Chaos of Trump’s Attacks Against International Human Rights Law and Justice

National Security
Donald Trump has positioned his administration to launch one of the most abusive and aggressive assaults on human rights in U.S. presidential history.
Donald Trump has positioned his administration to launch one of the most abusive and aggressive assaults on human rights in U.S. presidential history.
A photo of the UN flag.
A photo of the UN flag.
Feb 11, 2025

Trump's Efforts to Dismantle AI Protections, Explained

Privacy & Technology
President Donald Trump has swiftly removed Artificial Intelligence protections, exposing people to real-world harms.
President Donald Trump has swiftly removed Artificial Intelligence protections, exposing people to real-world harms.
Abstract virtual artificial Intelligence interface with human head hologram on USA flag and sunset sky background.
Abstract virtual artificial Intelligence interface with human head hologram on USA flag and sunset sky background.
Feb 10, 2025

Trump's Attempt to Unilaterally Control State and Local Funding is Dangerous, Dumb, and Undemocratic

Donald Trump's attempts to withhold vital funding to bully and coerce states into compliance is plainly unconstitutional.
Donald Trump's attempts to withhold vital funding to bully and coerce states into compliance is plainly unconstitutional.
A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "Chicago Stands With Immigrant Families".
A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "Chicago Stands With Immigrant Families".
Feb 8, 2025

Half a Mile from the Flames: LA County’s Brush with Catastrophe Demonstrates the Urgent Need to Protect People in Jails and Prisons from Climate Change

Criminal Justice
Wildfires raging across Greater Los Angeles have revealed that our county and cities are not only under-resourced to combat natural disasters but also ill-prepared to protect people in custody.
Wildfires raging across Greater Los Angeles have revealed that our county and cities are not only under-resourced to combat natural disasters but also ill-prepared to protect people in custody.
Hughes fire, in Castaic, burns on a hill threatening the freeway below while cars attempt to escape.
Hughes fire, in Castaic, burns on a hill threatening the freeway below while cars attempt to escape.