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Mar 27, 2023
This Law Could Criminalize Everyday Conversations About Immigration
Immigrants' Rights
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.
Mar 22, 2023
My Son's Hair is Part of a Thousand-Year-Old Tribal Culture. His School Called it a 'Fad.'
Indigenous Justice
The school’s requirement is a rejection of who he is and a demand that he sacrifice his culture and heritage to conform to baseless and unfair rules.
The school’s requirement is a rejection of who he is and a demand that he sacrifice his culture and heritage to conform to baseless and unfair rules.
Mar 3, 2023
Child Labor Investigation Reveals Immigration Policy Changes We Need Now
Immigrants' Rights
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
Mar 2, 2023
West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism
Free Speech
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
Mar 2, 2023
Gov. Gordon: Veto Anti-Abortion Bills Now
Reproductive Freedom
Deeply private, personal, and unique decisions about abortion should be made by pregnant people in consultation with their doctors – who should be able to treat their patients according to their best...
Deeply private, personal, and unique decisions about abortion should be made by pregnant people in consultation with their doctors – who should be able to treat their patients according to their best...
Mar 2, 2023
Trans People Belong: Veto Senate File 133
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Senate File 133 isn't about protecting fairness in sports. It's a bill that violates the United States Constitution and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, which protects all students – including those who...
Senate File 133 isn't about protecting fairness in sports. It's a bill that violates the United States Constitution and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, which protects all students – including those who...