West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism

Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.

Delegates gathered in the House of Delegates chamber at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. to discuss a bill on Feb. 14, 2019.

Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We’re Fighting Back

Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters, and patients.

Three demonstrators holding pro-abortion signage.

Crossing the Bridge Together: The Fight for Voting Rights Marches On

Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.

Demonstrators including Vice President Kamala Harris march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge on the anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Firestorm Over Green Bay City Hall Surveillance Microphones is a Reminder of Country We Don’t Want to Live In

Blanket audio surveillance is legally problematic, susceptible to abuse, and should not become widespread.

Hidden microphone coming between wooden slats on wall.

Texas’ Attempt to Tear Parents and Trans Youth Apart, One Year Later

As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.

A protest sign reading "Protect Trans Kids."

Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories

We talked to the author of one of the most banned books in the country about the unique power of books and why Black queer voices are so threatening to those trying to silence them.

Author George M. Johnson.

New Mobile Phone Service Shows We Can Have Both Privacy and Nice Things

Despite the desires of companies to monetize our data, we must insist that privacy be built into the technologies we depend on.

A cellphone screen with its privacy and security settings covered by a transparent hand with a red background.

State Lawmakers Must Protect the Cultural and Religious Expression of Indigenous Students

Proposed legislation would codify the rights of Indigenous students to wear tribal regalia.

Emalyce Kee, holding up her "forbidden" graduation cap that she decorated with Native beads on May 25, 2022, in Cedar City, Utah.

The Death Penalty Doesn’t Reflect Our National Values. Why is the Biden Administration Still Pursuing It?

The trial of Sayfullo Saipov provides a test case for whether Biden will keep his promise to end the death penalty.

Joe Biden speaking in front of several American flags.