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Mar 18, 2023

Celebrating 60 Years of Gideon v. Wainwright

At a moment when our fundamental rights are increasingly eroded, now is the time to fulfill the promise of Gideon.
At a moment when our fundamental rights are increasingly eroded, now is the time to fulfill the promise of Gideon.
The exterior of the Supreme Court.
The exterior of the Supreme Court.
Mar 17, 2023

Trans Rights Are Women's Rights

Here’s why the rights of trans people are at the heart of gender justice for all.
Here’s why the rights of trans people are at the heart of gender justice for all.
A demonstration sign reading "Support Your Sisters, Not Just Your Cis-ters."
A demonstration sign reading "Support Your Sisters, Not Just Your Cis-ters."
Mar 15, 2023

The Women’s Movement Needs Lawyers and Organizers Working Together

Our collaboration with Fight for 15 and tenant organizers offers a window into a truly inclusive movement.
Our collaboration with Fight for 15 and tenant organizers offers a window into a truly inclusive movement.
Activists appeal for a $15 minimum wage near the Capitol in Washington.
Activists appeal for a $15 minimum wage near the Capitol in Washington.
Mar 14, 2023

No One Should Face the Death Penalty for Accessing Health Care

If anti-abortion politicians think they can push laws to criminalize abortion without a fight, they are sorely mistaken.
If anti-abortion politicians think they can push laws to criminalize abortion without a fight, they are sorely mistaken.
Abortion Rights protestor holds a sign reading "WE WILL NOT GOT QUIETLY, BANS OFF OUR BODIES"
Abortion Rights protestor holds a sign reading "WE WILL NOT GOT QUIETLY, BANS OFF OUR BODIES"
Mar 13, 2023

Three Years Later, COVID-19 is Still a Threat to People Who Are Incarcerated

Mass incarceration created a foreseeable disaster.
Mass incarceration created a foreseeable disaster.
People hold up a banner saying "No Execution by Covid-19."
People hold up a banner saying "No Execution by Covid-19."
Mar 9, 2023

Judy Heumann's Legacy Lives On

The disability rights pioneer passed away on March 4. Her work inspired a generation of activists.
The disability rights pioneer passed away on March 4. Her work inspired a generation of activists.
Judy Heumann, center wheelchair, is sworn in as U.S. Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Service by Judge Gail Bereola, left, on June 29, 1993. Standing at left is Berkeley Mayor Loni Hancock with sign language interpreter...
Judy Heumann, center wheelchair, is sworn in as U.S. Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Service by Judge Gail Bereola, left, on June 29, 1993. Standing at left is Berkeley Mayor Loni Hancock with sign language interpreter...