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Criminal Law and Justice

60 Years Later, the US Government Is Still Watching

Rev. C.T. Vivian and John Lewis were the subjects of unwarranted FBI surveillance. Protestors are still being monitored today.

BY Douglas Wood

Blog Post

2 weeks ago
Racial Equity

John Lewis: An American Hero

Death nor time can hold John Lewis to the grave, he belongs to the ages, he is American history – past and present.

BY Eric L. Motley

Blog Post

07.19.2020
Politics

Voting During a Pandemic

State and local jurisdictions are preparing for a general election while facing uncertainty about the public health conditions in November.

BY Aspen Digital

Video

06.09.2020
Technology

Free Speech & the Internet

As private platforms become critical public megaphones, what are the their rights—and obligations—when it comes to policing speech on topics from public health to politics?

BY Aspen Digital

Video

06.02.2020
Technology

Civil Rights Violations in Tech

Communities of color face challenges after innovations in voting, housing, schools, and more.

BY Dominique Harrison

Blog Post

04.22.2019
Civic Action

7 Times That Protests Changed US History

Protesting is a part of the American DNA. When voices unite, there are real results.

BY Mae Cromwell

Blog Post

12.15.2016
Gender Equity

Equal Protection for Transgender Americans

Civil rights advocate Jennifer Boylan speaks about her experience as a transgender American.

BY Blaire Kotsikopoulos, TrackMaven

Blog Post

07.03.2016
Racial Equity

How to Value Black Lives

We have been trying to combat anti-black racism without confronting its root causes.

BY Enola G. Aird

Blog Post

06.29.2016
Around the Institute

Remembering Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond

"I’ve been fond of saying that I don’t believe there’s such a thing as gay rights, they’re just rights. There’s not such a thing as black rights, they’re just rights. We all have these rights."

BY Institute Staff

Blog Post

08.17.2015
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