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Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.
Spotlight
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the nearly 50-year-old landmark decision recognizing the federal constitutional right to abortion. This decision is an unprecedented attack on women’s rights and reproductive freedom, and the effects will be immediate and far reaching.
Regardless of this horrendous decision, abortion is still our right. We all deserve the power to control our bodies, lives, and futures. Abortion is also health care. Getting access should not depend on where we live, how much money we make, or who we are. Abortion access is but one of a wide array of rights at stake — the same politicians banning abortion are also attacking our right to vote, access birth control, marry who we love, and hold police officers accountable.
Help us fight against this injustice by pledging your support, donating, taking to the streets, and sending a message to politicians at the ballot box: Abortion is a right, and you can’t ignore us.
News and Commentary
Biden Can Expand Voting Access Through His Executive Order
Biden Can Expand Voting Access Through His Executive OrderOn the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
Child Labor Investigation Reveals Immigration Policy Changes We Need Now
Child Labor Investigation Reveals Immigration Policy Changes We Need NowThe New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism
West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach CreationismAllowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
