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10 Things to Know about Combating Violence in America

As communities grapple with violent crime, calls for more police have increased. Here's why policing isn't the solution to violence, and some viable alternatives.

September 7, 2021

The Privacy Lesson of 9/11: Mass Surveillance is Not the Way Forward

Congress must ensure that the next generation of Americans is able to speak and associate freely, without fear of surveillance.

September 7, 2021

Civil Liberties and Vaccine Mandates: Here’s Our Take.

Far from compromising civil liberties, vaccine mandates actually further civil liberties. They protect the most vulnerable among us, including people with disabilities and fragile immune systems, children too young to be vaccinated and communities of color hit hard by the disease.

September 2, 2021

Redistricting is Starting — Here’s What You Need to Know

Census data release marks the official start of the once-in-a-decade redistricting process

September 2, 2021

Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police

To support our students, Congress must pass the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act.

August 31, 2021

Things to Know About the Revival of Trump-Era “Remain in Mexico” Policy

After a whirlwind of court actions this month, the Biden administration will be forced to restart a Trump-era border policy that sent tens of thousands of people seeking asylum to dangerous conditions in Mexico to await their court dates. Here’s what you need to know.

August 27, 2021