News & Commentary

Dec 06, 2022

Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy

North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.

An elected official reviews a map of North Carolina districts at select committee meeting on redistricting.
Dec 05, 2022

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.

A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."
Dec 02, 2022

I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.

Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.

Donnie Ray Saxton with son Parker.
Nov 23, 2022

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

Chronic dysfunction and abuse within the agency call for a serious reckoning.

A young child holds on to her mother legs as they wait with other families to request political asylum in the United States, across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.
Nov 23, 2022

Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over

Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.

A sign that says "vote here" among a line of voters.
Nov 23, 2022

Warrantless Pole-Camera Surveillance by Police is Dangerous. The Supreme Court Can Stop It.

We’re calling on the court to clarify that long-term police use of a surveillance camera targeted at a person’s home is a Fourth Amendment search.

A close-up of a black surveillance camera on a black pole in Chicago.
Nov 22, 2022

The Club Q Shooting Took Trans Lives and Destabilized a Community

The shooting is a logical extension of politicians’ efforts to deny transgender people our safety, community, and families.

A waving rainbow flag reading "Rest In Power Daniel Aston" sits at the memorial created outside of Club Q.
Nov 21, 2022

“Keep Our Families Together”: A Law That Protects Native Families is at Risk

Two Native people share how the Indian Child Welfare Act impacted their lives as the law faces a challenge at the Supreme Court.

A woman holding a child.
Nov 21, 2022

Biden Administration Issues Policy Protecting Access to Abortion for Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth

We applaud this step, and urge the administration to ensure access to reproductive health care for all people in government custody.

Three women with raised fists, wearing masks with "BAN OFF OUR BODIES" printed on them and carrying a purple banner, lead other protestors at the Women's March Rally For Abortion Justice In Washington, D.C.