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Do we trust NPS to steward America's historical sites?| Law & Liberty
Many injured deckhands benefit from consulting with deckhand injury lawyers who specialize in maritime law.| ELMENS
Experts explore what to do when civil rights and liberties are under siege.| Boston College Law School Magazine
David Greenberg has produced a biography of John Lewis that, if not quite definitive, is still the gold standard by which all subsequent biographies will be judged. The post Review: The moral authority of John Lewis appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
As the Supreme Court revisits the Voting Rights Act, we remember that the journey to that decision was long and hard. Black Americans labored tirelessly for civil rights, including the right to vote—a right that had been systematically denied. The post Bishop Perry on on voting rights and the Catholic Church’s call to justice appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Fall is not just a time for campfires and s’mores—it’s also when the Supreme Court starts its new term. This session comes at an especially significant time for conservatives, given that in just the last few years almost all of the most infamous cases that have been driving legal conservatism for roughly two generations have... Read more about: Legal Conservatism for Our Time The post Legal Conservatism for Our Time appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
If the Warren Court reflected nearly twenty years of jurisprudence dismantling ugly systems of oppression and institutional injustice that embedded invidious practices and policies into American law and society... The post <em>Medina v. Planned Parenthood</em>: The Supreme Court’s Making of the New Jane Crow appeared first on Harvard Law Review.| Harvard Law Review
Paul Starr on the deeper historical roots of what will be called the Trump Era—whether we like it or not. The post What Is the “American Contradiction”? appeared first on Washington Monthly.| Washington Monthly
The American state’s increasingly intrusive immigration police have abducted a prominent British Arab journalist, speaker, and analyst, Sami Hamdi Hachimi, at the San Francisco airport on October 26, 2025. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE for short, sent a chill through much of the Muslim populace and many other citizens with its […] The post Prominent Journalist And Analyst Sami Hamdi Abducted By American State appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
Ohio’s most populous county funds a race-based medical education program that is only open to black students, an initiative lawyers say is patently unlawful and could put the county in legal jeopardy. The post Ohio’s Largest County Funds A Medical Education Program That Only Admits Black Students. Experts Say It’s Illegal. appeared first on .|
The Supreme Court is quietly editing the Human Rights Act out of existence. None of this is being done in secret – the...| London Review of Books
The Montana Department of Corrections said in a press release that samples taken in some areas of Montana State Prison “demonstrated the water is safe for consumption.” The Department of Environmental Quality tested water in the prison’s Food Factory and the high-security and low-security dining rooms, said the release, sent Tuesday. It said those tests […]| Daily Montanan
The threatening letter that three Trump officials sent Columbia University on March 13, laying out the way they expect Columbia to police campus protests and organize academic programs, is repugnant to the spirit of the First Amendment.| Compact
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The Biden administration last June proposed protections for LGBTQ students, but hasn't said those protections apply to trans athletes.| Education Week
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr gave one of the most iconic speeches in history. "I have a dream" was a defining moment of the US civil rights movement, changing the course of the nation and…| France 24
Andrew P. Napolitano says making up crimes where none exist and arresting without investigation — as was the case with Larry Bushart — are crimes in and of themselves. By Andrew P. Napolitano In the aftermath of the murder of Charlie…Read more →| Consortium News
Dr. Ghassan Shahrour on expanding the concept of disarmament beyond arsenals to dismantling the systems that arm injustice. Dr. Ghassan Shahrour Common Dreams Each October, the United Nations observes Disarmament Week — a global call to reduce weapons, promote peace,…Read more →| Consortium News
Court documents reveal aerospace firm Moog has obtained an injunction against protesters in Britain and even consulted the police about Declassified UK, John McEvoy reports. By John McEvoy Declassified UK A U.S. arms firm has launched legal action against pro-Palestine activists in Britain,| Consortium News
Late one night in May 1973, New Jersey trooper James Harper stopped a speeding white Pontiac LeMans for a broken taillight. Sundiata Acoli was driving the car. In the back was Zayd Malik Shakur, the minister of information for the Harlem Black Panther Party. In the passenger seat was 26-year-old Joanne Chesimard, wanted by the... Read more about: The Ongoing Leftist Revolution The post The Ongoing Leftist Revolution appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
The director of Montana’s Department of Corrections has been tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as the United States Marshal for the District of Montana. Brian Gootkin has served as the head of Montana’s Department of Corrections since 2021. Gootkin will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, which is moving quickly to […]| Daily Montanan
The Montana Department of Corrections announced crews have restored full water service at Montana State Prison near Deer Lodge. Water had previously been restored throughout most of the facility on Friday, with additional worked needed at the High Side 2 facility during the weekend. “Over the past two weeks, our employees, community partners, and the […]| Daily Montanan
Advocates and families are urging the FCC to maintain affordable prison communication rates, as the FCC is set to consider weakening rate caps established in 2024 under a 2023 federal law.| Davis Vanguard
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) issued a statement denouncing the Trump administration's plan to deploy more than 100 federal agents to San Francisco, calling the move destabilizing and menacing toward immigrant communities.| Davis Vanguard
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.Hispanic Heritage Month ends this week, but I have one more book to share with you. It is a book based on a historical event from the 1930s and how one community fought segregation in schools. The book is A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez by María Dolores Águila. It is recommended for ages 8 to 12.| Crafty Moms Share
Find all the latest articles and watch TV shows, reports and podcasts related to civil rights on France 24| France 24
Five days after taking office, US Education Secretary Linda McMahon said on Tuesday she aims to cut nearly 50 percent of the Department of Education's workforce, initiating President Donald Trump's plan…| France 24
Pamela Price Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 1 examines the ongoing struggle between justice, race, and constitutional rights in the US, featuring a Supreme Court case, mass protests, and an in-depth conversation with civil rights attorney Carl Douglas.| Davis Vanguard
The ACLU is fighting to protect the use of disparate impact liability, a critical tool in advancing equality, as the Trump administration attempts to roll it back in housing, jobs, and education.| Davis Vanguard
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an executive directive to support immigrant communities and maintain trust between residents and local government, while also preparing for potential federal action.| Davis Vanguard
The California Public Defenders Association has condemned the deployment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to the Bay Area, calling it an alarming escalation in the criminalization of immigrants, people of color, and those exercising their constitutional rights.| Davis Vanguard
Governor Gavin Newsom and other California leaders have vowed to fight back against President Donald Trump's threat to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, calling the move illegal, dangerous, and a direct assault on constitutional governance.| Davis Vanguard
Food assistance, arts and programs to help crime victims will likely need more state funding support to continue| Daily Montanan
Are you feeling overwhelmed by rising oppression and autocracy around the world? Whether you’re fighting a dictator or just trying to improve your neighborhood, Blueprint for Revolution is a worthw…| Unsolicited Feedback
A call to the Catholic Church, The Vatican, and the Pope, to be more accepting of all forms of love and to help guide us to a better future.| George Freeman
Blaming 1970s infrastructure that apparently has not been properly maintained, the Montana Department of Corrections presented the beginning of a plan to permanently address water issues at the Montana State Prison. In a late Wednesday news release, the department said it would “begin installing new, modern and permanent water infrastructure” with a $21 million appropriation […]| Daily Montanan
The Department of Corrections announced late Tuesday it had identified three water leaks at the prison. The Department of Corrections discovered a “water pipe break” at 6 a.m. on Friday, and an inmate and family members have said conditions have grown dire since, with a lack of drinking water and unsanitary conditions. An inmate at […]| Daily Montanan
Turning Point USA paid $72,234.33 to use Brick Breeden Fieldhouse for its Oct. 7 event on Montana State’s campus in Bozeman. The event featured Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, both of whom spoke during the event. Ramaswamy additionally took questions for around an hour during the event. TPUSA was charged […]| Daily Montanan
A broken water pipe at Montana State Prison has limited water for prisoners and forced mobilization of the state’s National Guard in an issue inmates’ families are calling a crisis, according to the Department of Corrections and family members of people who are incarcerated. “We haven’t had any showers since Thursday or even been able […]| Daily Montanan
Kurt Alme was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, following a bitter, partisan fight in Washington, D.C. Alme, a former U.S. Attorney for Montana during President Donald Trump’s first administration, was confirmed in a 51-47 vote. Democrats and Republicans have fought for more than a […]| Daily Montanan
BOZEMAN – In what felt at times like a solemn church service and others a rock concert celebrating conservatism, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy took the stage Tuesday night at Turning Point USA’s event on Montana State’s campus in Bozeman. The organization’s founder, Charlie Kirk, was killed last month during […]| Daily Montanan
At 93, civil rights leader and former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young reflects on his behind-the-scenes role in the Civil Rights Movement in a new MSNBC documentary, “Andrew Young: The Dirty Work.” The film, produced by Rachel Maddow, explores Young’s unheralded contributions alongside Martin Luther King Jr., the personal sacrifices made during the struggle, and lessons for today’s social and political movements.| AFRO American Newspapers
Consumers who are legally blind and tried to access the Fashion Nova website may qualify to claim up to $4,000 from a class action settlement.| Claim Depot
The U.S. Department of Education is losing about a fifth of its already diminished workforce.| Education Week
While some scholars argue over which theological positions to include in a definition of “evangelical,” religious studies professor William Stell finds such “belief-based models” too vague and problematic.| Word&Way
I could be wrong (and hope that I am) but the guess here is that those about to read this column are probably unfamiliar with the name Willis McGlascow Carter. (How about a show of hands by those who do and are anxious to prove me wrong.)| ADR
No Flags At Half Staff Black Pastor John Howard Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA did not mince words. “I am overwhelmed. And I do not celebrate the killing of anyone. Charlie Kirk did not deserve to be assassinated,” he told his congregation. “But I’m overwhelmed seeing the flags of the U.S.A. at half-staff, calling this nation ... Read More The post Whites Mourned Charlie, While Blacks Rebuked Charlie, Why? appeared first on George Freeman.| George Freeman
A call to the Catholic Church, The Vatican, and the Pope, to be more accepting of all forms of love and to help guide us to a better future.| George Freeman
Dr. Duvalier Malone writes about Delta State student Demartravion “Trey” Reed and the need for a transparent investigation into his death.| Mississippi Free Press
Political analysts fear that the administration’s crackdown on free speech has major implications for Black Americans at odds with its anti-diversity stances.| Capital B News
Happy Constitution Day! Today, we honor the signing of the foundational charter of our Republic — the U.S. Constitution. Signed on September 17, 1787, the Constitution remains a beacon of liberty and justice, outlining the principles and rule of law by which we govern. The Framers of the Constitution were ordinary men who accomplished an […]| Idaho Freedom
The University of Houston hosted a hearing of the Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting on Saturday. Almost all of the candidates running for the 18th District, vacant since Rep. Sylvester Turner's death in March, urged the committee not to redraw the district’s boundaries.| Houston Public Media
Privately funded, the center adds immersive galleries and programs to inspire the next generation of “change agents.”| TheGrio
After the Civil War, the U.S. government promised 40 acres, either from abandoned plantations or unused land, to formerly enslaved Black people. But then President Andrew Johnson intervened. He pardoned Confederates, returning their land. It became a common theme. In the following decades, some Black farmers gained land through deals with white landowners: After being […]| Investigate Midwest
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you’re longing for constructive conversation about contemporary issues, take a look at our newest releases!| EerdWord
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
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
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
[This is an extensively rewritten version of an essay I wrote for Kansas newspapers last Sunday.]| In Medias Res
“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
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
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
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
A quick update - The European Commission and EU member states have been pondering, for years now, if they should force WhatsApp/Apple/Signal/Telegram to scan all our private messages for suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM). For various reasons it is a horrendous idea to break end to end encryption in this likely highly ineffective way. Variations of the proposal have also included a mandate to perform such scanning of images using AI, and even to also read our text messages to see if...| Bert Hubert's writings
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
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
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
The US Supreme Court issued a decision yesterday stating that Donald Trump can do whatever whatever he wants.| Political Orphans
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
