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Sep 29, 2021
Our Leaders Have the Power to Decarcerate and Save Lives, But Where is the Will? | American Civil Liberties Union
Reducing jail, prison, and detention center populations is a critical means of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
Sep 29, 2021
Family Surveillance by Algorithm: The Rapidly Spreading Tools Few Have Heard Of
Child welfare agencies across the country are turning to predictive analytics, but few families know they are subject to them.
Sep 28, 2021
Here’s What You Need to Know About the White House’s Plan to Promote Voting Access
Voter Registration Day provides an opportunity for Biden administration to expand access to the ballot box.
Sep 26, 2021
Banned Books Week and the Struggle Against Censorship
We remain passionately committed to the First Amendment values that keep our society open. And we will continue to oppose censorship wherever it rears its ugly head.
Sep 23, 2021
Why We’re Joining the Call to Shut Down ICE Detention Centers
The Biden administration is failing to deliver on its promises to end the inhumane treatment of immigrants. That’s why today, we’re joining the Detention Watch Network, FIRM Action, Mijente, United We Dream, and the We Are Home Campaign’s “Communities Not Cages” National Day of Action.
Sep 20, 2021
Remembering Damon Thibodeaux, Who Survived Death Row
Exonerated and freed from death row in 2012, Damon’s life was cut short far too soon by COVID-19.
Sep 17, 2021
Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence Starts With Institutional Reform
How can institutions encourage public trust in AI? Make themselves more trustworthy.
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