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Nov 13, 2023

Test Your Knowledge: What Rights Do Students Have at School?

Youth & Student Rights
Here’s how and when students’ rights are protected on campus.
Here’s how and when students’ rights are protected on campus.
A graphic of a woman holding a megaphone with rulers on her righthand side.
A graphic of a woman holding a megaphone with rulers on her righthand side.
Nov 9, 2023

We’ve Defended Trump’s First Amendment Rights, but his Latest Jan. 6 Indictment Claims are Nonsense

Free Speech
The First Amendment provides no license to conspire to overturn an election.
The First Amendment provides no license to conspire to overturn an election.
Ex-president Donald Trump at New York civil trial.
Ex-president Donald Trump at New York civil trial.
Nov 6, 2023

Battling for Reproductive Rights: Ohio's Religious Communities Advocate for Abortion

Reproductive Justice
Two Ohio advocates share how they’re fighting for reproductive freedom in their state.
Two Ohio advocates share how they’re fighting for reproductive freedom in their state.
Supporters of Issue 1 attend a rally for the Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment held by Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights at the Ohio State House.
Supporters of Issue 1 attend a rally for the Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment held by Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights at the Ohio State House.
Nov 3, 2023

'We know it doesn't work:' A Portland public defender on recriminalizing drugs

Criminal Justice
The criminal justice system is already overburdened, and criminalizing low-level drug possession does not work, says Grant Hartley.
The criminal justice system is already overburdened, and criminalizing low-level drug possession does not work, says Grant Hartley.
Grant Hartley
Grant Hartley
Nov 3, 2023

Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses

Free Speech
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Individuals from Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the Boot Boeing! Free Palestine march and rally while they block all the entrances to Governor Pritzker's Chicago office in downtown Chicago.
Individuals from Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the Boot Boeing! Free Palestine march and rally while they block all the entrances to Governor Pritzker's Chicago office in downtown Chicago.
Nov 2, 2023

White Supremacy is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas

Immigrants' Rights
A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their representatives vote no.
A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their representatives vote no.
American and Texas state flags flying on the dome of the Texas State Capitol building.
American and Texas state flags flying on the dome of the Texas State Capitol building.