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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.
Family Surveillance by Algorithm: The Rapidly Spreading Tools Few Have Heard Of
Child welfare agencies across the country are turning to predictive analytics, but few families know they are subject to them.
Here’s What You Need to Know About the White House’s Plan to Promote Voting Access
Voter Registration Day provides an opportunity for Biden administration to expand access to the ballot box.
Addressing Racialized Violence Against Migrants Requires a Complete Overhaul of Customs and Border Protection
Absent deep reforms, Border Patrol’s long history of racist, violent abuse means inhumanity like that displayed in Del Rio, Texas will continue to repeat itself.
Cruel and Violating: How Texas’ Abortion Law Assaults Our Fundamental Rights
The fight to block Texas' radical new abortion restrictions.
How Much Do You Know about Redistricting?
How does redistricting become gerrymandering, and what does that mean for your voting rights? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
Remembering Damon Thibodeaux, Who Survived Death Row
Exonerated and freed from death row in 2012, Damon’s life was cut short far too soon by COVID-19.
Punishing Students for Declining to Stand for the National Anthem
Read our letter in response to the recent incident at Lawton Public Schools where the two students were handcuffed and suspensioned for declining to stand for the national anthem, a clear violation to their First Amendment rights.
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