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Sep 21, 2022

Banned Book Week in Oklahoma

Since Oklahoma officials passed HB 1775 last year, there has been a massive surge of restrictions against discussing race and gender in the classroom.

By Jacqueline Hartley

Since Oklahoma officials passed HB 1775 last year, there has been a massive surge of restrictions against discussing race and gender in the classroom.

By Jacqueline Hartley
Start a banned books club
Start a banned books club
Sep 20, 2022

National Voter Registration Day is Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

Today is National Voter Registration Day, and it’s important to make sure you are registered at your current address and ready to vote.
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and it’s important to make sure you are registered at your current address and ready to vote.
A sign reading "Register to Vote Here" next to an American flag.
A sign reading "Register to Vote Here" next to an American flag.
Sep 19, 2022

How to Start a Banned Book Club

Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
A group of students reading around a desk.
A group of students reading around a desk.
Sep 16, 2022

The Civil Rights Movement’s ‘Smallest Freedom Fighter’ on the Power of Your Vote

Sheyann Webb-Christburg shares her story of marching to Selma against the odds, and the responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
Sheyann Webb-Christburg shares her story of marching to Selma against the odds, and the responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
A photo of Sheyann Webb with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A photo of Sheyann Webb with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sep 16, 2022

A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot

Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.
Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.
Voting booths lined up at polling station during in a public school in Brooklyn, New York.
Voting booths lined up at polling station during in a public school in Brooklyn, New York.
Sep 12, 2022

Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform

National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
Shelby County Court
Shelby County Court