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November 13, 2019
Why the FBI Ignores White Supremacist Violence
The FBI is supposed to keep us safe, protect our rights, and defend the rule of law. Yet for more than a century, the FBI has aggressively targeted dissidents, gone after minorities, and overstepped its authority in ways that have defined American policing. Mike German, a former FBI agent, discusses...
Why the FBI Ignores White Supremacist Violence
November 13, 2019
Why the FBI Ignores White Supremacist Violence
Why the FBI Ignores White Supremacist ViolenceThe FBI is supposed to keep us safe, protect our rights, and defend the rule of law. Yet for more than a century, the FBI has aggressively targeted dissidents, gone after minorities, and overstepped its...
November 7, 2019
Monitoring Facebook for Ad Discrimination
Facebook has come under a lot of scrutiny lately, for everything from its policy on political ads to its logo. But one development that's gotten less attention is its new portal for advertisers. Now, advertisers for housing, employment, and credit no longer have the option to target their ads at...
Monitoring Facebook for Ad Discrimination
November 7, 2019
Monitoring Facebook for Ad Discrimination
Monitoring Facebook for Ad DiscriminationFacebook has come under a lot of scrutiny lately, for everything from its policy on political ads to its logo. But one development that's gotten less attention is its new portal for advertisers. Now, advertisers...
October 31, 2019
Marriage as a Tool of White Supremacy (ep.71)
The Supreme Court struck down bans on interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia, the landmark Íøºì±¬ÁÏ case decided in 1967. But the government‘s regulation of marriage and sex didn’t start with anti-miscegenation laws or end with Loving. Melissa Murray — an expert in family law, constitutional law, and reproductive rights...
Marriage as a Tool of White Supremacy (ep.71)
October 31, 2019
Marriage as a Tool of White Supremacy (ep.71)
Marriage as a Tool of White Supremacy (ep.71)The Supreme Court struck down bans on interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia, the landmark Íøºì±¬ÁÏ case decided in 1967. But the government‘s regulation of marriage and sex didn’t start with anti-miscegenation laws or end...
October 24, 2019
A Humanitarian Crisis of Our Own Making
As a result of a Trump administration policy forcing asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while the U.S. considers their cases, tens of thousands of people are stranded in squalid and dangerous conditions on the other side of the southern border. Scores of people who are fleeing persecution have been...
A Humanitarian Crisis of Our Own Making
As a result of a Trump administration policy forcing asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while the U.S. considers their cases, tens of thousands of people are stranded in squalid and dangerous conditions on the...
October 17, 2019
Abortion Rights: A Tale of Two States
While abortion restrictions have left six states with only a single clinic standing, other states are finding ways to expand access. We speak with Heather Gatnarek, a staff attorney at the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ of Kentucky, who is helping fend off sustained attacks on what remains of reproductive care in that state....
Abortion Rights: A Tale of Two States
While abortion restrictions have left six states with only a single clinic standing, other states are finding ways to expand access. We speak with Heather Gatnarek, a staff attorney at the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ of Kentucky, who...
October 10, 2019
The Most Racist Supreme Court Decisions You've Probably Never Heard Of
Puerto Rico's U.S. citizens don't enjoy the full protections of the Constitution, thanks to a set of century-old Supreme Court decisions called the "Insular Cases." In a case dealing with the island's financial oversight board, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ has asked the court to overrule those decisions, which relied on openly racist...
The Most Racist Supreme Court Decisions You've Probably Never Heard Of
October 10, 2019
The Most Racist Supreme Court Decisions You've Probably Never Heard Of
The Most Racist Supreme Court Decisions You've Probably Never Heard OfPuerto Rico's U.S. citizens don't enjoy the full protections of the Constitution, thanks to a set of century-old Supreme Court decisions called the "Insular Cases." In a case dealing with the island's financial oversight board,...
October 3, 2019
The Historic Trans Rights Case Before the Supreme Court
On October 8, the Supreme Court will hear a set of cases deciding whether LGBTQ employees are protected under federal sex discrimination laws. In one of those cases, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is representing Aimee Stephens, a trans woman who was fired after she came out to her employer. Chase Strangio, one...
The Historic Trans Rights Case Before the Supreme Court
October 3, 2019
The Historic Trans Rights Case Before the Supreme Court
The Historic Trans Rights Case Before the Supreme CourtOn October 8, the Supreme Court will hear a set of cases deciding whether LGBTQ employees are protected under federal sex discrimination laws. In one of those cases, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is representing Aimee Stephens, a...
October 1, 2019
Edward Snowden's Permanent Record
In his new memoir, "Permanent Record," Edward Snowden tells the story of his evolution: A child of civil servants, he fell hard and fast for the internet of the 90s, ascended the intelligence community, and became one of the most famous whistleblowers in U.S. history. He joins Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Executive Director...
Edward Snowden's Permanent Record
In his new memoir, "Permanent Record," Edward Snowden tells the story of his evolution: A child of civil servants, he fell hard and fast for the internet of the 90s, ascended the intelligence community, and...
September 26, 2019
What to Expect From the Coming Supreme Court Term
Another Supreme Court session is upon us, with the court set to reconvene in October following its summer recess. On the docket for the new session are cases that have important implications for LGBTQ rights, criminal justice, immigration, and more. David Cole, the legal director of the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and an...
What to Expect From the Coming Supreme Court Term
September 26, 2019
What to Expect From the Coming Supreme Court Term
What to Expect From the Coming Supreme Court TermAnother Supreme Court session is upon us, with the court set to reconvene in October following its summer recess. On the docket for the new session are cases that have important implications for LGBTQ rights,...
September 19, 2019
Gavin Grimm, From Teen Activist to Trans Icon
In 2014, Gavin Grimm was a high school sophomore in Gloucester County, Virginia. He had recently come out as transgender to school administrators who were initially supportive. However, following protests from members of the community, the school board reversed course and banned him from using the boy's restroom. That kicked...
Gavin Grimm, From Teen Activist to Trans Icon
September 19, 2019
Gavin Grimm, From Teen Activist to Trans Icon
Gavin Grimm, From Teen Activist to Trans IconIn 2014, Gavin Grimm was a high school sophomore in Gloucester County, Virginia. He had recently come out as transgender to school administrators who were initially supportive. However, following protests from members of the community,...