At Liberty Podcast: Student Debt Is a Racial Justice Issue

The student debt crisis is a racial justice issue depriving Black and Brown Americans important social and economic mobility.

People protesting for student loan forgiveness.

At Liberty Podcast: Bars Behind Bars: The Use of Rap Lyrics in Court

When Ice-T and his band, Body Count, released the song “Cop Killer” in 1992, it spurred outrage. 

Body Count and Ice-T

Four Actions Before 2022 Ends

The final month of the year is critical for us to make progress.

Image of two people at a protest placed over a blue background with the statue of liberty.

The Child Welfare System Needs an Overhaul

I thought I would help families by working in the foster care system. Instead I found a system that was quick to separate children from their parents because they were living in poverty.

An intake call screening center for the Allegheny County Children and Youth Services office.

The Federal Government Should Not Waste the Opportunity to Address Algorithmic Discrimination

The Federal Trade Commission should adopt binding rules to identify and prevent algorithmic discrimination.

The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington.

Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy

North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.

An elected official reviews a map of North Carolina districts at select committee meeting on redistricting.

Advocate from Anywhere

How you can keep the good work moving from where you are right now.

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Research Your Elected Officials

Before you establish a relationship with your elected officials, you'll need to do your research.

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Getting Published: Letters to the Editor

A compiled list of how-tos and best practices for getting your story in the papers.

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