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Sep 3, 2021
Six Children, One Mom, No Broadband Internet Connection
Privacy and Technology
Getting accessible, affordable broadband would be a victory for all the parents and kids struggling just to get through each day during this painful past year.
Getting accessible, affordable broadband would be a victory for all the parents and kids struggling just to get through each day during this painful past year.
Aug 31, 2021
Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police
To support our students, Congress must pass the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act.
To support our students, Congress must pass the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act.
Aug 18, 2021
What You Need to Know About Redistricting in North Dakota
Voting Rights
As the once-in-a-decade redistricting process begins in our state, elected officials have an obligation to ensure that the electoral district boundaries in North Dakota are not sacrificed to self-interest...
By Libby Skarin
As the once-in-a-decade redistricting process begins in our state, elected officials have an obligation to ensure that the electoral district boundaries in North Dakota are not sacrificed to self-interest...
By Libby Skarin
Aug 17, 2021
Block the Vote: How Politicians are Trying to Block Voters from the Ballot Box
Voting Rights
Too many politicians are trying to manipulate the outcome of elections by making it harder to cast a ballot.
Too many politicians are trying to manipulate the outcome of elections by making it harder to cast a ballot.
Aug 15, 2021
Nine Years After DACA Went Into Effect, Congress On The Verge Of Passing A Path To Citizenship
Immigrants' Rights
A pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants is within reach. Congress must get it done.
A pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants is within reach. Congress must get it done.
Aug 13, 2021
Church or Jail? Federal Court Delivers Qualified Immunity Win For Religious Freedom
Smart Justice
A Colorado man can sue the officer who revoked his parole for not attending worship services, a federal court ruled.
A Colorado man can sue the officer who revoked his parole for not attending worship services, a federal court ruled.