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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People 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.
Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We’re Fighting Back
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters, and patients
Crossing the Bridge Together: The Fight for Voting Rights Marches On
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
Texas’ Attempt to Tear Parents and Trans Youth Apart, One Year Later
As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.
Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories
We talked to the author of one of the most banned books in the country about the unique power of books and why Black queer voices are so threatening to those trying to silence them.
New Mobile Phone Service Shows We Can Have Both Privacy and Nice Things
Despite the desires of companies to monetize our data, we must insist that privacy be built into the technologies we depend on.
How to Pump the Brakes on Your Police Department’s Use of Flock’s Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers
Even if you can’t stop Flock’s use entirely, you can still help protect civil liberties in your community.
What to Know About the Abortion Case that Could Ban Mifepristone
A baseless lawsuit targeting mifepristone could effectively ban the most commonly used method of abortion — very soon.
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