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May 12, 2024

The Painful Reality of Being an Incarcerated Mother

Prisoners' Rights
This Mother’s Day, let’s not forget incarcerated women, and let’s get them home to their families.
This Mother’s Day, let’s not forget incarcerated women, and let’s get them home to their families.
An individual holing on to prison bars.
An individual holing on to prison bars.
May 10, 2024

In Austin, a Lawyer is a Luxury

Criminal Justice
The ACLU demands counsel at first appearance in a new lawsuit. A report, based on hundreds of bail hearings in Travis County, Texas, highlights why legal representation is crucial.
The ACLU demands counsel at first appearance in a new lawsuit. A report, based on hundreds of bail hearings in Travis County, Texas, highlights why legal representation is crucial.
A cell door in a prison being locked by a gloved officer.
A cell door in a prison being locked by a gloved officer.
May 7, 2024

Five Things to Know About the Supreme Court Case Threatening Doctors Providing Emergency Abortion Care

Reproductive Justice
The case will determine whether federal law protects pregnant people's right to emergency care.
The case will determine whether federal law protects pregnant people's right to emergency care.
A group of demonstrators holding a banner saying "Our Bodies, Our Freedom."
A group of demonstrators holding a banner saying "Our Bodies, Our Freedom."
May 2, 2024

How Comics Can Spark Conversations About Race and History in the Classroom

Free Speech
Our newest comic series showcases the students and teachers on the frontlines of the fight against censorship in America.
Our newest comic series showcases the students and teachers on the frontlines of the fight against censorship in America.
A preview of Eda Uzunlar's comic featuring teacher and activist Anothy Crawford.
A preview of Eda Uzunlar's comic featuring teacher and activist Anothy Crawford.
Apr 29, 2024

The Supreme Court Declined a Protestors' Rights Case. Here's What You Need to Know.

Free Speech
We break down what the cert denial and Justice Sotomayor’s accompanying statement mean for protesters and protest organizers.
We break down what the cert denial and Justice Sotomayor’s accompanying statement mean for protesters and protest organizers.
A group of protesters.
A group of protesters.
Apr 29, 2024

Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests

Free Speech
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.