'We know it doesn't work:' A Portland public defender on recriminalizing drugs

The criminal justice system is already overburdened, and criminalizing low-level drug possession does not work, says Grant Hartley.

Grant Hartley

Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses

Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.

Individuals from Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the Boot Boeing! Free Palestine march and rally while they block all the entrances to Governor Pritzker's Chicago office in downtown Chicago.

White Supremacy is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas

A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their representatives vote no.

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Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies

We’re demanding change by filing a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.

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Why We’re Taking the Fight for Trans Youth Health Care to the Supreme Court

We’re determined to pursue every path available toward a brighter future for trans people and our families.

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TSA Shouldn't Force a Bad Digital ID System on America

If we must have a digital ID system, we should take the time to do it right.

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The Government Can't Retain Seized Digital Devices and Data Indefinitely Without Justification

A federal circuit court rightly found the government may not hold on to our digital devices or data indefinitely.

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Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.

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The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech Online

The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.

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