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Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Four years ago, the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion. Since then, the fight has turned to the states.
By Breanna Diaz
Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights RulingPodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Case
New evidence reveals the Trump administration worked to seal Mahmoud Khalil’s fate before he ever got his day in court.
By Simon McCormack, Veronica Salama
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Case
Hundreds at Delaney Hall Join Detained People Across Country in Hunger Strike Against Inhumane Conditions
Hundreds of people at an immigration facility in New Jersey protested spoiled food, medical neglect, and other inhumane conditions. They were joined by people detained in horrific conditions across the country.
By Haddy Gassama
Hundreds at Delaney Hall Join Detained People Across Country in Hunger Strike Against Inhumane Conditions
Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold War
A McCarthy-era effort to report LGBTQ people to the government, classify queerness as a mental disorder, and overall push queer people from public life is taking similar shape today.
By Hanna Stolzer
Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold WarPodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
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Let Trans Kids Speak for Themselves
As legislatures across the country enact anti-LGBTQ bills, one group has taken center stage in our national conversation: trans youth. Of the 491...
As legislatures across the country enact anti-LGBTQ bills, one group has taken center stage in our national conversation: trans youth. Of the 491...
How Housing Segregation Shaped America's 'Gayborhoods'
Racism continues to influence access to housing for LGBTQ communities today.
By Gillian Branstetter
Racism continues to influence access to housing for LGBTQ communities today.
By Gillian Branstetter
The Fight For Indigenous Education
On this podcast, we have covered book banning and education censorship a few times before, but the way we see it, bans and revisionist histories...
On this podcast, we have covered book banning and education censorship a few times before, but the way we see it, bans and revisionist histories...
Broken Promises: Trump-era Travel Bans Keep Thousands Trapped in Limbo
Years later, Diversity Visa lottery winners are still waiting for justice.
By Katie Hoeppner
Years later, Diversity Visa lottery winners are still waiting for justice.
By Katie Hoeppner
Quiz: What You Need to Know About Fair Housing
Housing discrimination is still rampant around the country — take our quiz on how it has been perpetuated over the years and what we’re doing...
By ACLU
Housing discrimination is still rampant around the country — take our quiz on how it has been perpetuated over the years and what we’re doing...
By ACLU
Sasha Colby Is Winning in More Ways Than One
Today, we are celebrating the ending of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a conversation with legendary drag performer...
Today, we are celebrating the ending of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a conversation with legendary drag performer...
It’s Time for Congress to Update Our Genetic Nondiscrimination Law
Congress should act now to prevent epigenetic discrimination before it becomes widespread.
By Crystal Grant
Congress should act now to prevent epigenetic discrimination before it becomes widespread.
By Crystal Grant
Honoring the Past, Paving the Future: Enhancing Voter Registration
Here’s how federal agencies can further expand voting access.
By Sarah Brannon
Here’s how federal agencies can further expand voting access.
By Sarah Brannon
Here's How Georgia's New Voting Law Harms Voters With Disabilities
We’re fighting to ensure the voices of voters with disabilities are heard.
By Caitlin May, Brian Dimmick, Casey Smith
We’re fighting to ensure the voices of voters with disabilities are heard.
By Caitlin May, Brian Dimmick, Casey Smith
This Week, Anti-Abortion Extremists Showed Us Who They Really Are
Lawmakers are bending the democratic process and ignoring their constituents to push health care out of reach.
By Rose Mackenzie
Lawmakers are bending the democratic process and ignoring their constituents to push health care out of reach.
By Rose Mackenzie
