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Technology

Democracy, AI, and the Future of Civil Rights

In order to future-proof our democracy, tech leaders will need to engage more directly with the communities their products impact.

BY Shanthi Bolla & 2 more

Blog Post

09.12.2024
Social Capital

SCOTUS’s Affirmative Action Vice Signaling

I’ve been waiting to see how affirmative action's overturning might be twisted to attack other diversity programming. It didn't take long.

BY Shijuade Kadree

Blog Post

08.03.2023
Technology

Civil Rights Violations in Tech

Today, communities of color face a battle to uphold civil rights that have been abridged through online platforms. The opportunity, well-being, and liberty of Black and Brown Americans is intensified or denied as emerging technologies transform our society.

BY Dominique Harrison

Blog Post

10.22.2020
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

07.22.2020
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

JUNE 9, 2020 - Officials face political and logistical pressure to execute a voting process that is secure, trusted, and safe. Hear from a state election official and voting experts on the opportunities and obstacles to overcome.

BY Aspen Digital

Video

06.09.2020
Technology

Free Speech & the Internet

JUNE 2, 2020 - As private platforms become critical public megaphones, what are their rights—and obligations—when it comes to policing speech on topics from public health to politics?

BY Aspen Digital

Video

06.02.2020
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
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