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Hibah Ansari

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A graphic that includes images pertaining to reading and the holidays.

Nov 21, 2025

Our Holiday Book Guide for Justice-Minded Readers

Our Holiday Book Guide for Justice-Minded Readers
An individuals holding a sign saying "Voting Rights Are For People Not Parties," outside of the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of arguments in the Voting Rights case Callais v. Landry.

Nov 3, 2025

Your Questions Answered: How to Vote Amid Trump's Attacks on Elections

Your Questions Answered: How to Vote Amid Trump's Attacks on Elections
A person holds a large handwritten sign reading “Protect our First Amendment Freedom of Speech” during a protest outside the El Capitan Entertainment Centre, where Jimmy Kimmel Live! is filmed. Behind them, another protester in a skeleton costume holds a cardboard sign depicting a crossed-out image of Jimmy Kimmel. The demonstration is in response to ABC’s decision to pull Kimmel off the air following his remarks about Charlie Kirk.

Oct 28, 2025

Government Pressure to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel Was an Abuse of Power

Government Pressure to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel Was an Abuse of Power
Toys in the forefront and preschoolers (blurred out) in class in the background.

Oct 2, 2025

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar Some Immigrant Families From Head Start

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar Some Immigrant Families From Head Start
A graphic depicting immigrants' rights.

Sep 30, 2025

‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Battle Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats

‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Battle Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats
A collage of images pertaining to books and reading.

Sep 11, 2025

ACLU Back-to-School Bookshelf: Our Reading List to Build a More Perfect Union

ACLU Back-to-School Bookshelf: Our Reading List to Build a More Perfect Union
A photo of the the NEA Four at the supreme court.

Sep 8, 2025

Revisiting the NEA Four: Free Speech Battles in the Arts

Revisiting the NEA Four: Free Speech Battles in the Arts