Our communities are facing unprecedented challenges to our collective safety and efforts to house all of our neighbors.| National Coalition for the Homeless - Building a movement to End Homelessness
In a powerful exposé titled “The New York War Crimes: A Dossier,” a coalition of writers opposed to the war on Gaza has accused The New York Times (NYT) of complicity in genocide through its coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The dossier, published by independent journalists and activists, alleges that the Times has systematically laundered misinformation, suppressed critical facts, […] The post When News Becomes Propaganda: Gaza, Genocide, And The Media appeared first o...| MuslimMatters.org
My wife and I have been thinking a great deal about how we divest our children from accolade culture when it comes to understanding how they value themselves in the world, and how they value their relationship to Allah . This has not been as easy as it might seem, largely because the world is […] The post On Burning Accolades And Sacrificing: Asim Qureshi Speaks Out About Decision To Burn His SOAS Degree appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
The passivity — and complicity — of Global North liberals and social democrats has paved the way for the global rise of the far-right of a special type. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research Samar Abu Elouf, who won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year for the picture| Consortium News
'She didn't act like she was a big deal. She just was. She made the world better. Not many people can say that.'| eJewishPhilanthropy
After intense scrutiny of higher education, federal government sets sights on K–12| Education Next
[An expanded version of my Insight Kansas column, which appeared in Kansasnewspapers this weekend.]| In Medias Res
(Editor’s note: This story includes graphic descriptions of a traffic stop and a photo showing blood on the road. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals opinion, linked in the article below, includes several additional graphic photos that should be viewed with caution.) While a Wagoner County initiative petition failed to gather enough signatures to convene […] The post 10th Circuit: Wagoner County officers potentially liable in death of Jeffrey Krueger appeared first on NonDoc.| NonDoc
Read in English. SAN ANTONIO — Ximena tenía un plan. La joven de 18 años de Houston iba a comenzar clases este otoño en la Universidad de Texas en Tyler, donde le habían concedido una beca de 10.000 dólares al año. Esperaba que eso le permitiera alcanzar su sueño: un doctorado en Química, seguido de […] The post Texas fue pionero en dar matrículas estatales para los inmigrantes indocumentados. Ahora está dando marcha atrás. appeared first on The Hechinger Report.| The Hechinger Report
Léelo en Español. SAN ANTONIO — Ximena had a plan. The 18-year-old from Houston was going to start college in the fall at the University of Texas at Tyler, where she had been awarded $10,000 a year in scholarships. That, she hoped, would set her up for her dream: a Ph.D. in chemistry, followed by a […] The post What’s happened since Texas killed in-state tuition for undocumented students appeared first on The Hechinger Report.| The Hechinger Report
Back in my science-fiction-reading high school days, I devoured a tale by Harlan Ellison with a self-explanatory title: “I Have No Mouth and I Must| University Press of Kansas
Historian Jeanne Theoharis was in Los Angeles, scouring old copies of Black newspapers for coverage of the city’s Civil…| The Indypendent
Living in the Centennial Era of Malcolm X The post Justice Declared, Justice Denied appeared first on Islamic Horizons.| Islamic Horizons
Temple is now requiring staff and students to complete new anti-discrimination training and must report a corresponding climate assessment to the federal government.| The Temple News
Taking a cue from the Declaration of Independence, M. Reza Behnam submits facts "to a candid world" that impel the dissolution of a destructive liaison. By M. Reza Behnam Z-Network It has become abundantly clear that after 250 years, a second American revolution is necessary. Thomas Jeffer| Consortium News
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation to accept a $9.4 million grant to open a new Real-Time Investigation Center for the San Francisco Police Department, which will include drones, surveillance cameras and Flock Automated License Plate Readers, and has already contributed to a 41% drop in auto thefts.| Davis Vanguard
The Good Samaritan law in Seinfeld is preposterous, which is why these laws don't actually exist in Latham, Massachusetts —or anywhere else.| Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss
For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 24th, 2025 OTAY MESA, CA — A Deaf, non-verbal asylum seeker from Mongolia has been released from U.S. immigration custody following months of detention without access to an interpreter. In a major legal victory for… Continue reading “Deaf Mongolian Asylum Seeker Released from ICE Custody Following Federal Court Order Requiring Disability Accommodations”…| Disability Law United
Disability Law United (DLU) invites candidates to apply for sponsorship for public interest fellowship applications for the one- to two-year period beginning Fall 2026. | Disability Law United
Rabbi David J. Cooper has spoken out against the killing of his friend, Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian activist who was shot and killed by an Israeli settler in the West Bank village of Umm al-Khair, and criticized the Israeli government and US for failing to hold violent settlers accountable.| Davis Vanguard
SFPD and the Sheriff's Department spent over $350,000 responding to three anti-ICE protests in June, drawing criticism for deploying surveillance drones and failing to protect demonstrators from individuals falsely claiming to be ICE agents, violating the city's sanctuary city policies.| Davis Vanguard
Trump signs two executive orders aimed at “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” that will actually make our cities more dangerous for residents who are poor. WASHINGTON, D.C. – […] The post Trump administration issues executive orders that fundamentally misrepresent homelessness first appeared on National Coalition for the Homeless.| National Coalition for the Homeless
The courts are pushing back against the White House and affirming that everyone is entitled to due process and habeas corpus — regardless of immigration status.| www.kqed.org
Ending a “30-plus year horror story,” the $30 million total settlement for Mr. Wilson is believed to be the largest pre-trial settlement in U.S. history. CHICAGO — Forty-three years after Jackie Wilson and his brother Andrew were brutally tortured by notorious police Lieutenant Jon Burge and his crew of self-described “asskickers,” Chicago has finally brought […] The post Jackie Wilson—Brutally Tortured by Police and Falsely Imprisoned for 36 Years—Receives Record Settlement a...| Loevy + Loevy
Once again, residents across Connecticut are gearing up for protests across the state this weekend.| CT News Junkie
The courage of those who came before us was a powerful reminder of the continuing struggle for equality. Read more via Scalawag: The Impact of Black Physicians in Mississippi's Civil Rights Movement.| Scalawag
What eighty years ago was a gleam in the eyes of manifesto-writing politicians, disgruntled intellectuals, and long-suffering political operatives, has, in 2025, become a force with the power to suspend... READ MORE The post The Real Threat to Dismantling DEI by Mike Steve Collins appeared first on University Press of Kansas.| University Press of Kansas
Police in rural Colorado plowed into a suspect who had his hands up. The undersheriff who gave the command has since been promoted. | The Denver Post
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning to landlords that housing discrimination against immigrant tenants is illegal and will not be tolerated, and that they must provide tenants with written leases in a language the tenant can understand.| Davis Vanguard
If you’re longing for constructive conversation about contemporary issues, take a look at our newest releases! Eerdmans authors are leading the way with thoughtful discussions of immigration, religious freedom, evangelicalism, ecumenism, inclusivity, and more.| EerdWord
Celebrating Black History with Family History reports on an event on the Quander family, one of oldest African American families in America.| American System Now
As legal battles continue to shape the future of LGBTQ+ rights, staying current is no longer optional. This Justia Webinar offers legal professionals a critical update on the litigation and legislativ...| Legal Marketing & Technology Blog
This week, we’re diving into how Title VII of the Civil Rights Act permanently changed the workforce for the better.| RALIANCE
Every year, hundreds of thousands of foreign workers come to the U.S. to fill temporary agricultural labor shortages through the H-2A program — a system first introduced in 1986 to address shortages in farmwork. From 2011 to 2024, the use of the program grew more than 400%, with nearly 90% of visas going to workers […]| Investigate Midwest
The celebration carried a different weight in a year shaped by relentless hostility against activists and political leaders. Despite the lack of anti-Maduro slogans, it still stood tall as a symbol of resilience and resistance| Caracas Chronicles
The U.K. has spent decades trying to subvert Iran’s government, but also secretly sold them chemical weapons and spied on opposition activists, reports Martin Williams. By Martin Williams Declassified UK As bombs fell on Iran last month, the U.K. government claimed it had “not partici| Consortium News
Learn about Florida recording laws, consent rules, and legal penalties. Know your rights before recording. Call Mike G Law for trusted legal guidance.| Mike G Law
At universities in California, Illinois, Louisiana and Texas, students report changes to campus clubs and activities, diminished research opportunities and fears for international students’ safety.| The Hechinger Report
“I am mad,” says Mr. Romero, who spent more than 22 years wrongly imprisoned for murder, after he says detectives manipulated an 11-year-old witness into identifying him as the shooter. CHICAGO — Today, attorneys for Francisco Romero, 43, filed a federal lawsuit on his behalf against the City of Chicago and thirteen officers of the […] The post PRESS RELEASE: Francisco Romero, Framed at 18 for a Murder He Didn’t Commit, Sues Chicago Police Over His Wrongful Conviction appeared first...| Loevy + Loevy
More than 40 Black former franchisees are suing the fast-food giant over discriminatory practices and policies that forced them out of the system. In January 2025, McDonald’s announced it was scaling back its commitment to diversity initiatives, a troubling development that has led organizations like the People’s Union USA to call for a boycott of […] The post PRESS STATEMENT: Black Former McDonald’s Franchise Operators Join the Call for a Nationwide Boycott of the Fast-Food Chain...| Loevy + Loevy
Antonio Hunter spent years dealing with a painful, embarrassing, and dangerous medical problem while the corporate executives who control healthcare at Pickneyville Correctional denied him surgery. EAST ST. LOUIS, Il. — Yesterday afternoon, after four days of emotional testimony, an eight-person federal jury voted to award Antonio Hunter $5 million in damages for the years […] The post PRESS RELEASE: Pickneyville Prisoner Denied Surgery is Awarded $5 Million by Federal Jury appeared first...| Loevy + Loevy
By upholding a South Carolina order that strips Medicaid funding from abortion providers, the Supreme Court abandoned both patient choice and the original civil rights vision behind Medicaid.Medicaid funding is crucial for low-income Americans—it's the vital thread that connects them with healthcare in a society where universal healthcare does not exist.| Ms. Magazine
Kevin Carson. Originale: Rational Ignorance, Cognitive Distortion, and Anarchism, del 24 maggio 2025. Tradotto in italiano da Enrico Sanna. Secondo la teoria della scelta pubblica, si parla di “ignoranza razionale” quando il costo di informarsi su un argomento non vale il potenziale beneficio che darebbe tale conoscenza; in particolare, quando tale costo prevale sulla possibilità...| Center for a Stateless Society
In 2022, the Supreme Court undid a constitutional right for the first time by declaring that the U.S. Constitution does not confer a right to abortion in the landmark decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In a decision this week called U.S. v. Skrmetti, they’ve taken the next step, extending the logic of Dobbs and destabilizing much of the law on sex discrimination. The majority in Skrmetti was careful to cite case law on sex discrimination and suggest that the law at i...| Ms. Magazine
Harrison “Honey” Fitch, arrived on the University of Connecticut (then Connecticut State College) in the fall of 1932 and he made a solid impression, fast. Fitch, the first Black…| Today in Connecticut History
The Supreme Court ruled against requiring members of "majority groups" to bear a higher burden to prove illegal discrimination. The post SCOTUS Nixes Discrimination Against Heterosexuals and White Males first appeared on Independence Institute. The post SCOTUS Nixes Discrimination Against Heterosexuals and White Males appeared first on Independence Institute.| Independence Institute
The Abecedarian Project, a decades-long research project that has followed Black children through adulthood, has found that some of the early cognitive benefits for girls lasted longer than they did for boys — a sign of the challenges that Black boys face as they get older.| The Hechinger Report
New Jersey sends the highest proportion of students with disabilities to separate schools out of any state. Parents say districts rely too much on these schools rather than improving their own services.| The Hechinger Report
Freedom Rider Addresses Juneteenth Celebration reports on the speech by Hezekiah Watkins who was put on death row in Mississippi at age 13.| American System Now
A federal raid involving ICE at a Lake Street restaurant has sparked protest and calls for transparency in Minneapolis.| Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Title I and IDEA funding could be caught up in the battle between the White House and the largest state, which is led by Democrats.| Education Week
A satirical sermon on a number of modern highly-charged topics, ranging from DEI, Oligarch enrichment, and many more.| George Freeman
A sweeping new letter from the Education Department says schools and universities should stop using race as a factor in programming.| Education Week
[This is an extensively rewritten version of an essay I wrote for Kansas newspapers last Sunday.]| In Medias Res
Public education in the United States has long been celebrated as a pillar of democracy and a means for social mobility. Yet, beneath this ideal, schools have persistently served as battlegrounds for political, cultural, and ideological conflicts. From their earliest days, when classrooms served as instruments for spreading Protestant values, to the current clashes over...| The Science Survey
PORTLAND, Or. — Today, attorneys for Danyale Gill filed a federal lawsuit on his behalf against the City of Portland and several members of the Portland Police Bureau. The lawsuit alleges that the police knowingly framed Mr. Gill for a crime he had nothing to do with. Gill spent more than a decade in prison […] The post PRESS RELEASE: Danyale Gill, Framed at 18 for a Shooting, Sues Portland Police Over His Wrongful Conviction appeared first on Loevy + Loevy.| Loevy + Loevy
On January 20, 2025, the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14148, Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive| University Press of Kansas
Celebrated as “the first lady of Civil Rights” and “the mother of the freedom movement,” Rosa Parks (February 4, 1913–October 24, 2005) helped usher in a new era of equality with her iconic act of defiance against injustice: Her refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger on December 1, 1955, became one of the symbolic pillars of the modern Civil Rights movement. Though Parks, raised by a strong mother and nursed on pride in her heritage, was not the first African American ...| The Reconstructionists
Few artists have captivated audiences with equal enchantment in coffeehouses and at Carnegie Hall, have sung for prisoners and for presidents, have come to be known by first name only and to speak for millions at the same time, becoming the voice of a movement that shaped the course of history. But singer, songwriter, and activist Odetta Holmes (December 31, 1930–December 2, 2008), better-known simply as Odetta and widely celebrated as the “voice of the civil rights movement,” did just ...| The Reconstructionists
“His energy and presence existed much larger than his physical form. He walked with his own atmosphere. His atmosphere was his entourage.” Nearly a quarter century ago, long before the age of smart phones and digital photos, I was blessed to be in the presence of The Greatest. Imagine being in the same place at […] The post 7 Lessons of Grit & Greatness Learned From ‘The Greatest’ appeared first on Dr. Juneau Robbins.| Dr. Juneau Robbins
SB 276 restricts ICE agent access to certain public spaces and imposes penalties for sharing personal information about immigrants under specific circumstances. immigration, deportation, civil rights| Campus Safety Magazine
Lawrence Christopher Skufca My name is Lawrence Christopher Skufca. I am a civil rights advocate and community organizer in the Camden, New Jersey area. I hold a Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law; a B.A. in Political Science from Furman University; and an A.A. in the Humanities from Tri-County Technical College. I passed the … Continue reading ABOUT→| Camden Civil Rights Project
The push for secularism through Quebec Bill 21 and 84 reveals an exclusionary vision of identity in the name of a narrow “common culture.”| C2C Journal
Education Week tracked state responses to an April 2025 Education Department request for states and schools to certify they don't use DEI.| Education Week
Black women were on the frontlines of civil rights activism during the war years. The grassroots organizing work of young leaders like Rosa Parks, Juanita Jackson, and Ella Baker helped fuel a dramatic increase in NAACP membership and branch activism. Union organizers like Dollie Lowther Robinson and Maida Springer labored to ensure workers’ rights. Black … Continue reading Black Women in the Wartime Struggle| Forward with Roosevelt
Sheria Smith, a former Department of Education civil rights attorney and union leader, is speaking out about DOE layoffs.| TheGrio
NATIONWIDE — In response to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda and In Our Own Voice Action Fund issued the following statement: “Yesterday evening, President Trump addressed the nation to brag about the chaos and cruelty that| In Our Own Voice - National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda
March 7, 1965, is known as Bloody Sunday after hundreds of people peacefully marched from Selma to Montgomery but were violently attacked.| Elev8
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I left town mid-February, following the Mississippi as it twists and turns to New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. A life-long Minnesotan, I have stepped across that river over worn stones at its source in Itasca State| The Phoenix Spirit
Did You Know About National Freedom Day? reports on the Feb. 1 Day of Observance for the signing of the 13th amendment ending slavery.| American System Now
Listen to the article, Narcissistic Stupefaction. Until now, I've struggled to name the psychosocial process undergirding the movement that is MAGA. However, I think I've found a term that succinctly identifies the problem: Narcissistic Stupefaction. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor killed by Nazis in a concentration camp, noted that fascists were, in the dictionary definition of the term, stupid saying: Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; i...| TransAdvocate
This (belated) review covers the SF Mime Troupe’s world premiere which returns Dickens to its SJW roots.| The Thinking Man's Idiot (Charles Lewis III)
Elections are coming up soon in the US and voting-age citizens with disabilities have the right to access polling places, ballots, and information about candidates and issues. We shared resources from the grantee community and elsewhere to help people with disabilities exercise their right to vote. Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I recently learned that July is Disability Pride Month. I am a person with a disability and would like … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
The ADA aims to remove barriers and expand opportunities for people with disabilities, but not everyone may know they have rights or responsibilities under the law. We gathered some examples to help people learn whether they may be covered by the ADA. Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
On May 1st, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra joined staff from the HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL), along with the director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Dan LindstromDirector of Marketing and Development Dan Lindstrom is the director of marketing and development for the Great Books Foundation. He promotes the important work that the Foundation does for lifelong learners, helping all who are interested to take part in civil discussions about outstanding literature and other objects of inquiry. During his 30 yearsContinue reading| The Great Books Foundation
On the president’s unserious declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment is suddenly law.| The Dispatch
A list of civil rights movies you should watch to celebrate MLK Day.| No Film School
Human rights: we all have some, although many of us apparently want ever-more of them. Although they’re written into constitutions, they seem to be changing all the time. Activists demand new rights, human rights tribunals and courts discover or invent new ones almost out of thin air, and politicians are quick to take credit for granting or defending them. But where do human rights actually come from? And what are they based on? Patrick Keeney provides a timely reminder of Christianity’s ...| C2C Journal
DeKalb County, GA – The parents of slain forest defender Manuel ‘Tortuguita’ Paez Terán filed a civil rights lawsuit Tuesday against three Georgia law enforcement officers they say are most responsible for the death of their child in January 2023. Nearly two years after police killed Terán, and a year after the state refused to […]| UNICORN RIOT
The Appeal and other news outlets spent years reporting on dangerous conditions inside Atlanta, Georgia's Fulton County Jail.| theappeal.org
Social Work in Divisive Times: Navigating Dual Roles Across Eras and Movements Justin S. Harty, Ph.D., Arizona State University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2770-6869 November 6, 2024 Social work is often celebrated for its commitment to social justice, aiding vulnerable populations, and driving societal change. Yet, this narrative too frequently fails to grapple with the darker elements of the...| Social Welfare History Project
Fisk University campus safety officials are on “high alert” following “disturbing and offensive” messages targeting members of its community.| Tennessee Lookout
Activists are organizing and shaping our understanding of justice. Here are seven modern-day Black civil rights leaders you should know.| Fair360
Illinois law bans schools from fining students. But police routinely issue tickets to children for minor misbehavior at school, burdening families with financial penalties.Two national civil rights groups accused Illinois’ third-largest school district on Tuesday of relying on police to handle school discipline, unlawfully targeting Black students with tickets, arrests and other discipline.| Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
James Baldwin’s exploration of racism, identity, and love in America remains extremely relevant a century after his birth. His words offer clarity and courage to those grappling with systemic oppression, urging readers to confront painful truths and embrace compassion.| Frontline
During the power outage following the storm, a shocking lack of support in vulnerable communities reflected a larger breakdown in coordination between the state, CenterPoint Energy, and local governments.| The Texas Observer
DPS plans to spend millions in taxpayer dollars on a controversial software, used first as part of Governor Abbott’s border crackdown, to “disrupt potential domestic terrorism.”| The Texas Observer
Even at the low-security prison that held actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, sexual violence against imprisoned women is rampant.| Public Books
Justice and fairness are words that have found their way to the front of our minds this year in the United States. Click here to learn more| ADR Times
The policy plan for a second Trump term would turn the department against progressive local prosecutors.| The Marshall Project
Civil Rights historian Dr. Danielle McGuire joined the show to talk more about the legacy of the 1967 Algiers Motel killings.| WDET 101.9 FM
Bigger Thomas, the central figure in Richard Wright’s novel Native Son, eludes easy categorization. In Bigger: A Literary Life, Trudier Harris examines his continued relevance in debates over Black men and the violence... READ MORE| Yale University Press
The US Supreme Court issued a decision yesterday stating that Donald Trump can do whatever whatever he wants.| Political Orphans
PRESS RELEASE Robert Thompson: 301-801-0608 Email: info@saveservices.org As Second Judge Strikes Down Title IX Regulation, Department of Education Resorts to Orwellian Logic WASHINGTON / June 24, 2024 – Federal Judge Danny Reeves handed down a| Save - Leading The Policy Movement For Fairness and Due Process On Campus
On June 17, 1957, Sam Battistone and Newell Bohnett saw the first fruits of their entrepreneurial vision ripen along Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara, California. Hoping to tap into blue-collar workers and middle-class vacationers, they opened up a joint-venture pancake and coffee house featuring moderate prices. Coffee sold for a dime a cup and a stack […]| The History Bandits
PRESS RELEASE Rebecca Hain: 513-479-3335 Email: info@saveservices.org ‘Naked attempt to strong-arm our schools:’ Five Lawsuits Seek to Block Sweeping Title IX Rule WASHINGTON / May 6, 2024 – It’s not often that a new federal| Save - Leading The Policy Movement For Fairness and Due Process On Campus
“Parental rights” are all the rage now in some quarters. But when parents gain rights, who loses them? Children.| Democracy Journal
Following is the case brief for Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co., 392 U.S. 409 (1968) Case Summary of Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co.: A real estate company refused to sell a home to an African-American man, Jones, because he was African-American. Jones sued in federal court, alleging a violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1982. The lower courts denied [...] The post Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co. appeared first on Legal Dictionary.| Legal Dictionary