Large sections of the U.S. press lack the language to discuss left-wing candidates and issues.
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Tens of Thousands Rally in NYC to Reunite Families at the Border
On June 30, 2018, Filipino organizations have added their voices to the thousands who shout to end the continued incarceration of children and breaking apart of families at the United States – Mexico border.
Civil Rights Groups Blast Cruel Immigration Bills Disguised as “Compromise”
“Contrary to what some proponents of the Ryan and Goodlatte proposals have claimed, neither bill would end the inhumane treatment of children at the Southern border. This is because neither bill would bring an end to the administration’s recent policy decision that has intentionally caused trauma to children. The administration has ended humane, effective, and cost-efficient policies that provide alternatives to detention. Neither bill would restore them.”
Breaking News: 150+ Groups Urge Federal Court to Strike Census Citizenship Question
One-hundred-fifty-plus grassroots, advocacy, labor, legal services, and other organizations have submitted a “friend of the court” brief in the litigation brought by the State of New York against the U.S. Department of Commerce challenging the inclusion of an unnecessary and intrusive citizenship question in the 2020 Census.
Make Your Voice Heard to #SaveTheCensus Say Leadership Conference Education Fund, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, Asian Americans Advancing Justice
The prominent civil rights organizations collaboratively launched a tool to facilitate participation in the public comment period on the questions proposed for the 2020 Census. The 60-day comment period, which ends on August 7, provides an opportunity to establish a…
Orange Ribbons for Jamie | #orangeribbonsforjaime
Fred Guttenberg is an American activist against gun violence. His 14-year-old daughter Jaime Guttenberg was killed in the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14, 2018, in Parkland, Florida.
ACLU Wants to Know …
ACLU: If you’re a person of color who’s had the police called on you for inexplicable or racist reasons, share your experiences and ideas in the submission form below. We may use your story in an evolving collection that we will feature on our website
2018 Human Rights Watch Film Festival
Showcasing 15 timely and provocative documentary and narrative works, screening June 14-21.
“Today’s charges reflect significant progress in this active, ongoing investigation,” said District Attorney Vance. “I thank the brave survivors who have come forward, and my Office’s prosecutors who have worked tirelessly on this investigation. I would also like to thank Commissioner James O’Neill and our dedicated partners at the NYPD. We urge additional survivors and others with relevant information to call our Sex Crimes Hotline at 212-335-9373.”
17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Juried Awards – Part 1
This year’s Festival included 99 feature length films, 55 short films, and 35 immersive storytelling projects from 46 countries.