News & Commentary
Feb 01, 2023
Making Black History, Building Black Futures
The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.
Nov 29, 2022
Lessons Learned from Our Classroom Censorship Win Against Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act
Here’s what the judge’s order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.
Nov 23, 2022
Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over
Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.
Nov 04, 2022
Mississippi’s reproductive healthcare is a health risk
With one of the highest maternal mortality rates not just in the United States but across all developed nations, Mississippi is already an inherently dangerous place to give birth.
By Vara Lyons, Policy Counsel
Oct 10, 2022
How Lexington Can Improve the City's Discriminatory Policing Practicies
Firing the Chief of Police is not enough. Lexington residents are asking the Board of Aldermen to pass a list of ordinances to improve police interactions and minimize discriminatory enforcement in the small town.
By Lakyn Collier, Staff Attorney
Sep 19, 2022
How to Start a Banned Book Club
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
Aug 31, 2022
UN Racial Justice Experts Call on Biden to End the 287(g) Program
The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.
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