The Federal Bureau of Prisons is Still Delaying My Health Care, Despite a Court Order

Cristina Iglesias has been denied medically necessary care for more than two decades because she is transgender.

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We the People: Shannon Wright

Shannon Wright is active in her community and never afraid to speak out, describing herself as “the protest leader, the instigator, the rebel who will speak out when others won’t.”

By Shannon Wright

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Holding Facebook Accountable for Digital Redlining

Online ad-targeting practices often reflect and replicate existing disparities, effectively locking out marginalized groups from housing, job, and credit opportunities.

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One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Across our issue areas, the Biden-Harris administration has made some progress — but much work remains to be done.

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We're Suing South Dakota To Defend Reproductive Freedom

A recently filed lawsuit challenges a new rule from the Dept. of Health, created at the direction of Gov. Kristi Noem, that would place medically unnecessary and burdensome restrictions on abortion access in South Dakota.

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Your Right to Cell Phone Privacy Shouldn't Be Up for Debate

Exceptions to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement must be narrowly defined to deter expansive, unjustified searches by law enforcement.

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Online Voter Registration Is A Great Step Toward A Fairer and Freer South Dakota

There are many ways to influence our elected officials. Yet, there is only one way to determine who those officials will be: by voting.

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Test Your Knowledge on Abortion Rights

With an onslaught of abortion bans before the Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade at risk, we must all learn what we can to protect abortion access.

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Immigrant Service Members are Part of the Fabric of America

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words reflect a broader vision of inclusivity for everyone in the United States — including immigrants who serve.

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