News & Commentary

Mar 12, 2021

Beyond the Bans: State Attacks on Abortion in 2021

In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious restrictions on the horizon — bills that will push abortion out of reach without explicitly banning it.

Protestors holding signs calling for the end of abortion bans.
Mar 10, 2021

Trans Girls Are Girls: Veto House Bill 1217

House Bill 1217 won’t help South Dakotans. This policy must be stopped, Governor Noem has the power to do that.

By Jett Jonelis

ACT NOW: Demand Gov. Noem veto House Bill 1217
Mar 10, 2021

Meet the Activists Fighting to Free People from LA Jails

Nalya Rodriguez and Michael Saavedra share how their personal experiences with the criminal legal system help to shape a movement for change.

Nalya Rodriguez of the Youth Justice Coalition in Los Angeles
Mar 07, 2021

Fairness in Women’s Sports Won’t be Achieved with House Bill 1217

House Bill 1217 won't protect anyone.

By Jett Jonelis

South Dakota Protest Image with people holding "trans people belong in SD" signs
Mar 07, 2021

RISE UP: Stop House Bill 1212

This policy won’t help deter crime or make South Dakota communities safer.

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Mar 06, 2021

The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes

Opponents of trans rights have moved from attacking trans students in restrooms to attacking trans students in sports.

Protestors with signs advocating for the rights of trans youth.
Mar 05, 2021

ACT NOW: Help End House Bill 1217

South Dakota has revived House Bill 1217 via smoke-out. Act now to stop it once and for all.

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Mar 04, 2021

President Biden: Stop Funding the Policing of Our Students

To advance racial equity and disability justice, Biden must end federal funding of police in schools.

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Mar 02, 2021

TRANS PEOPLE BELONG EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING SPORTS

South Dakota is once again trying to limit who is participating in sports, this has to stop.

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