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Mar 15, 2021

Behind Closed Doors: The Traumas of Domestic Work in the U.S.

The U.S. government's failure to act has allowed domestic worker abuse to continue unchecked.
The U.S. government's failure to act has allowed domestic worker abuse to continue unchecked.
Carlos, a domestic worker and survivor of trafficking.
Carlos, a domestic worker and survivor of trafficking.
Mar 13, 2021

Unless Biden Acts, Trump’s Assault on Human Rights will Continue

We are asking a court for protection from Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
We are asking a court for protection from Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
International Criminal Court in Den-Hagg, Netherlands.
International Criminal Court in Den-Hagg, Netherlands.
Mar 12, 2021

State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives

Sen. McBride is a powerful example of how trans people are building a more inclusive public life.
Sen. McBride is a powerful example of how trans people are building a more inclusive public life.
Sarah McBride.
Sarah McBride.
Mar 12, 2021

Beyond the Bans: State Attacks on Abortion in 2021

In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious restrictions on the horizon — bills that will push abortion out...
In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious restrictions on the horizon — bills that will push abortion out...
Protestors holding signs calling for the end of abortion bans.
Protestors holding signs calling for the end of abortion bans.
Mar 11, 2021

The Racial Wealth Gap is a Civil Liberties Issue

The fact that the racial and economic oppression of Black Americans are two sides of the same coin is something we too often are reminded of.
The fact that the racial and economic oppression of Black Americans are two sides of the same coin is something we too often are reminded of.
A black woman signs a cashier's cheque.
A black woman signs a cashier's cheque.
Mar 10, 2021

A New String of State Bills Could Give Religious Organizations Blanket Immunity from Any Wrongdoing

New legislation in states across the country could shield religious organizations from all civil and criminal liability.
New legislation in states across the country could shield religious organizations from all civil and criminal liability.
A sign taped to the door of a church announcing services are cancelled due to COVID-19.
A sign taped to the door of a church announcing services are cancelled due to COVID-19.