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What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious Freedom
In the ACLU's latest podcast, we learn about a 1962 Supreme Court decision recognizing that official, government-sponsored prayers in public schools are unconstitutional. As the fight for religious freedom continues, we've provided ideas for families who want to push back against laws that would impose religious doctrine and practices in public schools today.
By Hibah Ansari, Sahai John
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious FreedomPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.Podcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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How State Governments Across the Country Failed to Protect Our Communities From COVID-19
By ignoring warnings and failing to take action, state leaders have endangered incarcerated people, corrections facility staff, and communities at...
By Dylan Hayre
By ignoring warnings and failing to take action, state leaders have endangered incarcerated people, corrections facility staff, and communities at...
By Dylan Hayre
The Federal Government’s Decision to Proceed with Executions During the Pandemic Puts Me in an Impossible Position
It’s my religious duty as a Zen Buddhist priest to attend the execution of a man I’ve been spiritually advising, but I may have to compromise...
By Rev. Seigen Hartkemeyer
It’s my religious duty as a Zen Buddhist priest to attend the execution of a man I’ve been spiritually advising, but I may have to compromise...
By Rev. Seigen Hartkemeyer
The Racist History of Abortion and Midwifery Bans
Today’s attacks on abortion access have a long history rooted in white supremacy.
By Michele Goodwin
Today’s attacks on abortion access have a long history rooted in white supremacy.
By Michele Goodwin
How Nursing Homes Got Away With Hiding Bodies During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Months after declaring COVID-19 a national emergency, HHS still doesn’t collect essential data on deaths and infections in nursing homes and...
By Brooke Madubuonwu, Charlotte Lawrence
Months after declaring COVID-19 a national emergency, HHS still doesn’t collect essential data on deaths and infections in nursing homes and...
By Brooke Madubuonwu, Charlotte Lawrence
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Have to Fund Religious Education: How Today’s Supreme Court Decision Further Erodes the Separation of Church and State
In a move that undermines religious freedom, the Supreme Court ruled that states can be forced to fund religious education using taxpayer dollars.
By Heather L. Weaver
In a move that undermines religious freedom, the Supreme Court ruled that states can be forced to fund religious education using taxpayer dollars.
By Heather L. Weaver
The EARN IT Act is a Disaster for Online Speech and Privacy, Especially for the LGBTQ and Sex Worker Communities
Child sexual exploitation is a serious problem that Congress should address. The EARN IT Act is not a solution to this problem.
Child sexual exploitation is a serious problem that Congress should address. The EARN IT Act is not a solution to this problem.
After 17 Months of Unlawful Detention, Court Orders Release of U.S. Resident Wrongfully Detained Under Patriot Act
Adham Hassoun's detention is alarming example of the government’s abuse of overbroad national security powers.
By Jonathan Hafetz, Aly Panjwani
Adham Hassoun's detention is alarming example of the government’s abuse of overbroad national security powers.
By Jonathan Hafetz, Aly Panjwani
DHS Watchdog Confirms: ICE is Failing to Protect Detained People From COVID
ICE continues to claim it is adequately protecting people in its custody from COVID. A new report shows how patently untrue that is.
ICE continues to claim it is adequately protecting people in its custody from COVID. A new report shows how patently untrue that is.
Supreme Court Decision Undermines the Rights of Asylum Seekers
The Supreme Court decided in a 7-2 decision to deny certain asylum seekers their right to have their day in court. This decision follows the Trump administration’s relentless attacks against asylum seekers, including closing the border and other ports of entry during the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
The Supreme Court decided in a 7-2 decision to deny certain asylum seekers their right to have their day in court. This decision follows the Trump administration’s relentless attacks against asylum seekers, including closing the border and other ports of entry during the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
Why Prosecutors Keep Letting Police Get Away With Murder
Real justice and safety for Black communities will require a complete overhaul of the prosecutor-police relationship.
Real justice and safety for Black communities will require a complete overhaul of the prosecutor-police relationship.
