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Feb 25, 2025
'I Won’t Abandon My Country'
Immigrants' Rights
Maria is a third-generation Latina American who loves her country as much as she loves her husband, Miguel, who is undocumented. In a moment when Donald Trump has threatened to unlawfully deport millions, for...
Maria is a third-generation Latina American who loves her country as much as she loves her husband, Miguel, who is undocumented. In a moment when Donald Trump has threatened to unlawfully deport millions, for...
Feb 19, 2025
Let's Write for What's Right
Your elected officials are all in office for one reason: to represent you. They need and want to hear from you. But contacting your elected officials doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Get together with...
Your elected officials are all in office for one reason: to represent you. They need and want to hear from you. But contacting your elected officials doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Get together with...
Feb 4, 2025
What is an Executive Order and How Does it Work?
What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place
What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place
Jan 31, 2025
Local Sheriffs Should Reject Participation in Federal Immigration Enforcement
Immigrants' Rights
Local law enforcement is not obligated under federal law to participate in immigration enforcement, through either 287(g) agreements or ICE detainer requests.
By Andrew Malone
Local law enforcement is not obligated under federal law to participate in immigration enforcement, through either 287(g) agreements or ICE detainer requests.
By Andrew Malone
Jan 30, 2025
Age-Verification Bill Will Not Keep Your Kids Safer, Will Risk Privacy
Free Speech
Is there harmful content on the internet for young viewers? Undoubtedly. But not every societal ill requires a solution from the government.
By Antonio Serrano
Is there harmful content on the internet for young viewers? Undoubtedly. But not every societal ill requires a solution from the government.
By Antonio Serrano
Jan 29, 2025
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Birthright Citizenship?
Immigrants' Rights
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to eliminate birthright citizenship. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the history of birthright citizenship and the legality of Trump’s order.
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to eliminate birthright citizenship. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the history of birthright citizenship and the legality of Trump’s order.