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Posted by | April 18, 2023
State Courts Are Political: How to Protect and Transform our State Judiciaries

Conservative control of state courts threatens the remaining foundations of our rights and democracy. State court decisions on voting could swing critical elections. Conservatives are hellbent on capturing these courts,...

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Posted by | April 18, 2023
The Anti-Abortion Playbook is Coming for Us All

The anti-abortion playbook is being used as a tool to erase other rights and freedoms, including threats against the transgender community. Look no farther than Missouri —the first state to...

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Posted by | April 18, 2023
Immigration is a Black Issue, a Gender Issue and a Social Justice Issue

This panel brings together diverse, Black leadership working in the field of immigration to call on the progressive movement to see immigration as a Black issue, a gender issue and...

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Posted by | April 18, 2023
When We Fight, We Win: Abolish ICE at the State and Local Level

For more than a decade, organizers have been pushing back against ICE detention—and winning! Learn more about the state legislative campaigns, national coordination and local fights that have shut down...

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Posted by | April 18, 2023
The Voting Rights Fight: How National Groups Can Help (and Hurt) State Advocacy

The voting rights fight is pivoting to the states, with legislation to protect our freedom to vote stalled in Congress. Together, state and national organizations have won critical voting rights...

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Posted by | April 18, 2023
Progress at the Ballot Box: Why Progressives Should Back Ranked Choice Voting

Ranked Choice Voting has exploded in popularity over the last few years, with over 62 U.S. jurisdictions currently using it and likely many more in coming years. This panel brings...

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Posted by | April 18, 2023
We Got NOW! The Black Women Bench

Black women are a powerful electorate with the proven ability to decide elections. We now have the first Black woman Vice President, 26 Black women serving in the House and...

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Posted by | April 18, 2023
Why Are Asian American Voters Swinging Right—and What Can We Do About It?

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing population in both New York and the United States, and have been steadily increasing voter turnout over the last decade, including being a key voter...

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Posted by | April 18, 2023
What’s Next for Student Debt: National and State Partners Keep the Drum Beating

Millions of people across the country are eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the cancellation of student debt. This begs the question: what happens next? How do we organize...

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Posted by | April 18, 2023
What’s Behind the Politics of ‘School Choice’?

Nearly 90% of school-aged children and youth in America attend public schools, and polls have long found that parents are mostly or highly satisfied with the education their children receive...

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