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The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.
The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û against a ban on hormone therapies for transgender youth.
By Gillian Branstetter
The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.Podcast
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubs Discuss With W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û. If you're a...
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We Need to Know More ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û State Supreme Court Cases
State Supreme Courts interpret laws that impact some of the most intimate parts of our lives. Communities have a right to know what’s on the docket.
By Julie Murray, Bridget Lavender
We Need to Know More ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û State Supreme Court CasesWhy the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights Issue
On International Human Rights Day, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û is advocating for a long-sought after reparatory justice to end the continued abuses against Black and brown communities.
By Alaina Ruffin
Why the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights IssueI'm a Doctor. I've Seen How Vital it is to Speak with Young People ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Gender
Navin Kariyawasam, a trans physician, explains why trans adolescents must have the autonomy and power to make decisions about their bodies without political interference and with the support of family and their health care providers.
By Navin Kariyawasam
I'm a Doctor. I've Seen How Vital it is to Speak with Young People ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û GenderPodcast
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubs Discuss With W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û. If you're a...
Latest on COVID-19
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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Tom Morello: Riffs and Resistance
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
Anti-Immigrant Extremists Want to Use this 226-Year-Old Law to Implement a Mass Deportation Program
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was used to justify World War II-era internment of noncitizens, and now Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the law...
By Naureen Shah
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was used to justify World War II-era internment of noncitizens, and now Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the law...
By Naureen Shah
DHS Focus on "Soft Targets" Risks Out-of-Control Surveillance
AI surveillance of public places risks subjecting everyday spaces to airport-level security that heightens the risk of discrimination.
By Jay Stanley
AI surveillance of public places risks subjecting everyday spaces to airport-level security that heightens the risk of discrimination.
By Jay Stanley
Three Ways the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û is Protecting Our Right Vote
Less than two weeks before Election Day, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û is in the courts and in communities fighting for increased access to the ballot for all eligible...
By Ella Wiley
Less than two weeks before Election Day, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û is in the courts and in communities fighting for increased access to the ballot for all eligible...
By Ella Wiley
Why the Abortion Rights Fight is ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û More Than Just Who Wins the White House
The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û examines the down-ballot races, ballot initiatives and state supreme court races impact on the future of abortion access in key states.
By Deirdre Schifeling
The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û examines the down-ballot races, ballot initiatives and state supreme court races impact on the future of abortion access in key states.
By Deirdre Schifeling
At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Detroit’s Activist Roots - Engaging Communities in the Fight for Justice
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from...
State Legislatures Need to Block Creation of Nightmarish National Identity System
The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û has issued legislative recommendations on protecting privacy and accessibility when creating digital IDs.
By Jay Stanley
The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û has issued legislative recommendations on protecting privacy and accessibility when creating digital IDs.
By Jay Stanley
Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital
For decades the trans community has successfully fought partisan politicians who attempt to discriminate against or endanger their lives. Today,...
By Camille Squires
For decades the trans community has successfully fought partisan politicians who attempt to discriminate against or endanger their lives. Today,...
By Camille Squires
Three Ways the Media Introduces Bias to the Immigration Debate
Ahead of the election, we examined how political ads and news media stories depict the immigration debate as more negative than it may be.
By Anu Joshi
Ahead of the election, we examined how political ads and news media stories depict the immigration debate as more negative than it may be.
By Anu Joshi
W. Kamau Bell and Michigan's Top Rap Stars Get Down for Voting Rights
At the last stop on the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û's Know Your Rights Bus Tour, a live podcast taping with the comedian W. Kamau Bell and a rap concert featuring Danny...
By Madeleine Wren, Aaron Madrid Aksoz
At the last stop on the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û's Know Your Rights Bus Tour, a live podcast taping with the comedian W. Kamau Bell and a rap concert featuring Danny...
By Madeleine Wren, Aaron Madrid Aksoz