NEWS: Supreme Court Restricts Affirmative Action Policies

The Court's ruling does not prohibit universities from considering an applicant's discussion of how race affected their life, be it through discrimination, inspiration, or otherwise. Colleges can still consider race as long as they do so in this manner.

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How We’re Winning The Fight to Defend Trans Rights

In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.

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How to de-mystify gender-affirming care

Here's a psychologists perspective on how to talk about gender-affirming care.

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The Intersection of Pride and Police Abuse of Power

Trans women of color led an uprising against NYPD following its violent raid of the Stonewall Inn.

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The Historic New Law Protecting Fairness for Pregnant Workers

After a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect today.

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It Took Me 12 Years to Get Out of My Conservatorship. Now I’m Finally Free.

My parents didn’t trust me to make my own choices, but with supported decision-making, I’m finally able to live life on my terms.

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How We Are Protecting the Right to Vote on the Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder

Join us in our work to protect voting rights and end racially discriminatory voting practices.

The Capitol Police arrest and escort a demonstrator during the Voters Rights protest on Capitol Hill.

Mississippi Student Wins Fight to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive a star quilt at graduation.

Zuri Wilson receiving her diploma.

A Year Without Roe

Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.

A demonstrator holding a sign that says Abortion is Our Right.