The Child Welfare System Needs an Overhaul

I thought I would help families by working in the foster care system. Instead I found a system that was quick to separate children from their parents because they were living in poverty.

An intake call screening center for the Allegheny County Children and Youth Services office.

The Federal Government Should Not Waste the Opportunity to Address Algorithmic Discrimination

The Federal Trade Commission should adopt binding rules to identify and prevent algorithmic discrimination.

The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington.

Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy

North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.

An elected official reviews a map of North Carolina districts at select committee meeting on redistricting.

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.

A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."

Getting Published: Letters to the Editor

A compiled list of how-tos and best practices for getting your story in the papers.

person writing a letter in a coffee shop

Bring Your Community Together: Host a House Party

A house party can be a great way to share information, motivate your peers, and create long lasting change.

People at a house party

Share Your Story

Sharing your story has a big impact.

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Write Your Elected Officials

Letters and emails sent directly to your elected officials can be extremely effective. Here are some tips.

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Research Your Elected Officials

Before you establish a relationship with your elected officials, you'll need to do your research.

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