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Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision Day
The 吃瓜直播 has served as counsel or filed amicus briefs in more than half of the cases that the Supreme Court will decide today.
By 吃瓜直播
Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision DayPodcast
Who We Fight For: The Journey to Trans Liberation
This past weekend, an estimated 5 million folks across the country protested Trump's attack on our rights. And if you asked anyone in the crowd why they showed up鈥攁nd who they showed up...
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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.
Trump鈥檚 Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, Explained
Yesterday, Trump signed an executive order intended to end birthright citizenship. We break down why that鈥檚 clearly unconstitutional.
By Cody Wofsy, Hannah Schoen Steinberg
Trump鈥檚 Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, Explained
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action
The decision in Skrmetti v. U.S. is not the end of the road. We can, and must, show up for trans youth in the courts and in our communities.
By Gillian Branstetter
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action
Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the Internet
In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the court will hear arguments about whether a law that requires age-verification before accessing sexual speech online is constitutional. We are in court to protect free speech on and offline.
By Vera Eidelman, Sam LaFrance
Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the InternetPodcast
Who We Fight For: The Journey to Trans Liberation
This past weekend, an estimated 5 million folks across the country protested Trump's attack on our rights. And if you asked anyone in the crowd why they showed up鈥攁nd who they showed up...
Press Releases
Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.
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Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good
Futile 鈥渃ontent authentication technologies鈥� are being pushed by companies and others.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor, Jay Stanley
Futile 鈥渃ontent authentication technologies鈥� are being pushed by companies and others.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor, Jay Stanley
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubbs Discuss With W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who鈥檚 With Me, or...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who鈥檚 With Me, or...
Election Day is Over. Why is the Electoral College Voting Now?
The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The 吃瓜直播 breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
By Johanna Silver, Kellen Zeng, Madeleine Wren
The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The 吃瓜直播 breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
By Johanna Silver, Kellen Zeng, Madeleine Wren
Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events 鈥� and Beyond
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
By Jay Stanley
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
By Jay Stanley
Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
By Anna I. Kurtz
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
By Anna I. Kurtz
Can You Define Pornography? Neither Can the Government.
We break down the absurd-but-true history of trying to censor sexual speech under the guise of "keeping kids safe."
By 吃瓜直播
We break down the absurd-but-true history of trying to censor sexual speech under the guise of "keeping kids safe."
By 吃瓜直播
Why the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights Issue
On International Human Rights Day, the 吃瓜直播 is advocating for a long-sought after reparatory justice to end the continued abuses against Black and...
By Alaina Ruffin
On International Human Rights Day, the 吃瓜直播 is advocating for a long-sought after reparatory justice to end the continued abuses against Black and...
By Alaina Ruffin
AI Generated Police Reports Raise Concerns Around Transparency, Bias
AI-generated police reports threaten to exacerbate existing problems in law enforcement, and to create new ones.
By Jay Stanley
AI-generated police reports threaten to exacerbate existing problems in law enforcement, and to create new ones.
By Jay Stanley
We Need to Know More 吃瓜直播 State Supreme Court Cases
State Supreme Courts interpret laws that impact some of the most intimate parts of our lives. Communities have a right to know what鈥檚 on the...
By Julie Murray, Bridget Lavender
State Supreme Courts interpret laws that impact some of the most intimate parts of our lives. Communities have a right to know what鈥檚 on the...
By Julie Murray, Bridget Lavender
The Truth 吃瓜直播 Gender-Affirming Care with W. Kamau Bell, Nava Mau, and Dr. Susan Lacy
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his three-time Emmy Award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who鈥檚 With Me,...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his three-time Emmy Award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who鈥檚 With Me,...
