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Aug 10, 2023
Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap
Racial Justice
From homeownership to income, systemic inequities perpetuate disparities in wealth.
From homeownership to income, systemic inequities perpetuate disparities in wealth.
Aug 10, 2023
Pride is More than the Parties, Parades and Glitter – it’s Political
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Fighting for the society we want means not only persuading government officials, but also making our society safer for and more inclusive of LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit people.
By Cody J. Schuler
Fighting for the society we want means not only persuading government officials, but also making our society safer for and more inclusive of LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit people.
By Cody J. Schuler
Aug 10, 2023
Abortion Rights Movie Night
Reproductive Freedom
A great way to get the conversation about abortion rights started is to bring people together. Who doesn't love a movie night?
A great way to get the conversation about abortion rights started is to bring people together. Who doesn't love a movie night?
Aug 8, 2023
Add Civil Liberties Knowhow to Your Back-to-School Checklist
Free Speech
While students across North Dakota head back to school, it's important to help ensure our classrooms remain welcoming spaces to learn.
While students across North Dakota head back to school, it's important to help ensure our classrooms remain welcoming spaces to learn.
Jul 26, 2023
We the People: Janna Farley
Reproductive Freedom
Janna Farley is a writer, reader, runner, cookie eater, and mom of the year. That’s how she describes herself on her social media platforms, at least
Janna Farley is a writer, reader, runner, cookie eater, and mom of the year. That’s how she describes herself on her social media platforms, at least
Jul 17, 2023
North Dakota is doing the most to harm queer people
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Among five others, the Peace Garden state is leading the nation in hateful legislation.
Among five others, the Peace Garden state is leading the nation in hateful legislation.