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Dec 3, 2024

SCOTUS Trans Rights Case is About Human Right to Autonomy

LGBTQ+ Rights
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...
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...
A demonstrator at a march in front of the Supreme Court holds up a sign reading "TRANS PEOPLE'S BODIES, TRANS PEOPLE'S CHOICES".
A demonstrator at a march in front of the Supreme Court holds up a sign reading "TRANS PEOPLE'S BODIES, TRANS PEOPLE'S CHOICES".
Nov 25, 2024

Incarceration Should Not be a Death Sentence for Individuals Who Use Opioids

Death Penalty
New litigation centered on increasing access to substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons is helping to reduce mortality rates among incarcerated individuals.
New litigation centered on increasing access to substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons is helping to reduce mortality rates among incarcerated individuals.
A prison exterior.
A prison exterior.
Nov 20, 2024

How Biden Can Act Now to Limit Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda

Immigrants' Rights
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect Trump’s plans to execute the largest mass deportation plan...
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect Trump’s plans to execute the largest mass deportation plan...
A photo of Joe Biden.
A photo of Joe Biden.
Nov 20, 2024

On Trans Day of Remembrance, My Grief is My Power

LGBTQ+ Rights
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our community must be stopped.
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our community must be stopped.
Candles as part of a vigil.
Candles as part of a vigil.
Nov 14, 2024

Biden Must Use Final Months in Office to Commute Federal Death Sentences

Death Penalty
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect Trump’s plans to greatly expand the death penalty and execute...
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect Trump’s plans to greatly expand the death penalty and execute...
President Biden stares into the camera from behind a podium.
President Biden stares into the camera from behind a podium.
Nov 12, 2024

In Trump Country, Ballot Measures Safeguard Abortion Rights

Reproductive Justice
Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access. These wins indicate just how popular reproductive freedom...
Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access. These wins indicate just how popular reproductive freedom...
Montanan volunteers for reproductive rights
Montanan volunteers for reproductive rights