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Jul 30, 2021
Our Leaders Can Save Lives With the Stroke of a Pen
The gubernatorial and executive power of clemency is vastly underused. That needs to change, now.
The gubernatorial and executive power of clemency is vastly underused. That needs to change, now.
Jul 26, 2021
Congress Can Stop This Vicious Cycle of Debt-Based Poverty
Driver's license suspensions are bad for communities, the economy, and public safety.
Driver's license suspensions are bad for communities, the economy, and public safety.
Jul 22, 2021
Montana is Failing its Constitutional Promise to Teach Native American History
Indigenous Justice
It is encouraging that some states have worked toward building their state curricula to more thoroughly and accurately discuss Native Americans — even passing laws requiring schools to do so — those states...
It is encouraging that some states have worked toward building their state curricula to more thoroughly and accurately discuss Native Americans — even passing laws requiring schools to do so — those states...
Jul 21, 2021
Secretary Mayorkas Pledged to End His Agency’s Anti-Immigrant Abuses. Here’s What He’s Delivered.
Immigrants' Rights
As he approaches the sixth month anniversary of his confirmation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ progress report is mixed.
As he approaches the sixth month anniversary of his confirmation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ progress report is mixed.
Jul 19, 2021
The ACLU National Advocacy Institute is Building the Next Generation of Leaders — Including Me
Since attending the institute, I've put my passions into practice in my community, but I'm just getting started. There are hundreds of stories just like mine.
Since attending the institute, I've put my passions into practice in my community, but I'm just getting started. There are hundreds of stories just like mine.
Jul 16, 2021
The International Olympic Committee is Failing Black Women
Racial Justice
Black women are required to alter their bodies and practices, inside and out, simply to step onto the playing field.
Black women are required to alter their bodies and practices, inside and out, simply to step onto the playing field.