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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma

After years of working collaboratively with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, we are proud to announce the end of indefinite solitary confinement for the vast majority of people incarcerated with death sentences in Oklahoma.

By Travis Handler

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Voices Uncaged: Hispanic Heritage Art and Activism

This event is in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with the purpose of bringing together artists, organizers, and community members to explore the powerful intersection of art and activism. We aim to uplift the voices, experiences, and resilience of immigrant communities – particularly those impacted by detention, deportation, and harmful immigration policies.

The event will take place at a local art gallery in the Paseo Art district of OKC near Flora Bodega, a community hub. Attendees can come-and-go anytime from 6-9pm on Friday, September 4 during the Paseo District's First Friday gallery walk.

Hispanic woman and man looking to the left.

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Jun 13, 2023

AMP v. Myriad: The Fight to Take Back Our Genes

Ten years after the Supreme Court invalidated the patents on two human genes in AMP v. Myriad, we revisit the landmark case amid renewed calls for gene patenting.

Activists set against gene patenting gather in front of the US Supreme Court prior to the Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics hearing.
Jun 13, 2023

Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn’t Have Easy Access to Your DNA

Warrantless analysis of DNA is unconstitutional and will damage public health initiatives.

A group of blood test tubes.
Jun 12, 2023

Core First Amendment Rights are Implicated in This Supreme Court Case about True Threats

The outcome of a case before the Supreme Court could have grave implications for protest, advocacy, and expression.

The U.S. Supreme Court building.
Jun 09, 2023

Will Customs and Border Protection's Revised Vehicle Pursuit Policy Make Us Safer?

CBP vehicle pursuits have caused dozens of deaths — here’s what you need to know about the new policy.

U.S. Border patrol vehicles converge with local police car by border fence.
Jun 08, 2023

We're Here to Stay: Black Trans Futures

In Alabama, Black trans folks are building community, and their futures.

Trans activists Ro Robinson and Aadhya.
Jun 06, 2023

How Housing Segregation Shaped America's 'Gayborhoods'

Racism continues to influence access to housing for LGBTQ communities today.

A street sign in the Gayborhood, a gay-friendly section of Philadelphia.
May 31, 2023

Broken Promises: Trump-era Travel Bans Keep Thousands Trapped in Limbo

Years later, Diversity Visa lottery winners are still waiting for justice.

U.S. visa and Permanent Resident Green Card.
May 26, 2023

Anti- Chinese Fervor and AAPI Hate

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) month this May, we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments made by members of the community and its rich and diverse cultures.

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AAPI Chinese Fervor and AAPI Hate
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Quiz: What You Need to Know About Fair Housing

Housing discrimination is still rampant around the country — take our quiz on how it has been perpetuated over the years and what we’re doing to fight back.

An areal view of a neighborhood of houses next to a graphic of someone holding a sign with a question mark on it.