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Jul 21, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court Cash Bail Ruling, Explained

Criminal Justice
A landmark state supreme court ruling affirms that safety and freedom go hand in hand.
A landmark state supreme court ruling affirms that safety and freedom go hand in hand.
A pair of handcuffs over several 100 dollar bills.
A pair of handcuffs over several 100 dollar bills.
Jul 14, 2023

How Michiganders Showed Up for Reproductive Freedom and Won

Women's Rights, Reproductive Freedom & Gender Equity
Two advocates reflect on the historic campaign to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution.
Two advocates reflect on the historic campaign to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution.
A photo of Bonsitu Kitaba-Gaviglio.
A photo of Bonsitu Kitaba-Gaviglio.
Jul 12, 2023

Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

Racial Justice
The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.
Jul 11, 2023

Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen

Religious Liberty
The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
ICWA demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
ICWA demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jul 10, 2023

Biden Knows Section 702 is Unconstitutional, Yet His Administration Still Defends It

Privacy
Congress must stop this mass warrantless surveillance and abuse of government power.
Congress must stop this mass warrantless surveillance and abuse of government power.
Digital eye composed of ones and zeros.
Digital eye composed of ones and zeros.
Jul 10, 2023

My Journey From Death Row to Becoming an Advocate for Justice

Criminal Justice
After a wrongful conviction, I’ve dedicated my life to making Florida a more just, fair, and equal state.
After a wrongful conviction, I’ve dedicated my life to making Florida a more just, fair, and equal state.
Herman Lindsey confidently smiling.
Herman Lindsey confidently smiling.