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August 5, 2021
Kimberlé Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in America
Lawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As of this recording, 27 state legislatures and 165 national and local organizations have made efforts to restrict education on racism. As a result, school board members have been ousted, and...
Kimberlé Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in America August 5, 2021
Kimberlé Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in America
Kimberlé Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in AmericaLawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As of this recording, 27 state legislatures and 165 national and local organizations have made efforts...
July 29, 2021
The Texas Legislature's Culture War
On July 12th, Texas House Democrats boarded two planes headed for Washington DC in a last-ditch effort to deny Republicans the quorum they would need to pass restrictive voting measures during a special legislative session.
The Texas Legislature's Culture War On July 12th, Texas House Democrats boarded two planes headed for Washington DC in a last-ditch effort to deny Republicans the quorum they would need to pass restrictive voting measures during a special legislative session.
July 22, 2021
Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity
In this episode, we continue our celebration of Disability Pride Month with a conversation about representation.
Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity July 22, 2021
Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity
Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and IdentityIn this episode, we continue our celebration of Disability Pride Month with a conversation about representation.
July 15, 2021
Do Black People Have the Right to Bear Arms?
In 2021, the U.S. experienced over 200 mass shootings. Americans are more likely to be killed at the hands of firearms than in vehicles. This years-long gun violence epidemic continues to spark debate about the 2nd Amendment and who has the right to bear arms.
Do Black People Have the Right to Bear Arms? July 15, 2021
Do Black People Have the Right to Bear Arms?
Do Black People Have the Right to Bear Arms?In 2021, the U.S. experienced over 200 mass shootings. Americans are more likely to be killed at the hands of firearms than in vehicles. This years-long gun violence epidemic continues to spark debate about the...
July 8, 2021
Why Britney Can't Get Out of Her Conservatorship
In honor of Disability Pride Month, we’re devoting a few episodes to disability rights, starting with a look at conservatorships. Conservatorships are a court-sanctioned way to strip people with disabilities of their civil liberties. The system of conservatorships has gained media attention through the case of Britney Spears.
Why Britney Can't Get Out of Her Conservatorship July 8, 2021
Why Britney Can't Get Out of Her Conservatorship
Why Britney Can't Get Out of Her ConservatorshipIn honor of Disability Pride Month, we’re devoting a few episodes to disability rights, starting with a look at conservatorships. Conservatorships are a court-sanctioned way to strip people with disabilities of their civil liberties. The...
July 2, 2021
Trump's Supreme Court Appointees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...Mostly
The end of the Supreme Court’s term is always a momentous time of year for our guest and At Liberty regular David Cole. David is the ACLU’s legal director and our resident Supreme Court expert.
Trump's Supreme Court Appointees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...Mostly July 2, 2021
Trump's Supreme Court Appointees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...Mostly
Trump's Supreme Court Appointees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...MostlyThe end of the Supreme Court’s term is always a momentous time of year for our guest and At Liberty regular David Cole. David is the ACLU’s legal director and our resident Supreme Court expert.
June 24, 2021
This Minnesota Mayor Isn't Waiting for Another Police Shooting
Just two months ago, Brooklyn Center, a suburb of Minneapolis, was the backdrop of yet another incident of police brutality when 20-year-old Daunte Wright was fatally shot by an officer during a traffic stop. The incident happened just ten miles from the courthouse where Derek Chauvin was on trial for...
This Minnesota Mayor Isn't Waiting for Another Police Shooting June 24, 2021
This Minnesota Mayor Isn't Waiting for Another Police Shooting
This Minnesota Mayor Isn't Waiting for Another Police ShootingJust two months ago, Brooklyn Center, a suburb of Minneapolis, was the backdrop of yet another incident of police brutality when 20-year-old Daunte Wright was fatally shot by an officer during a traffic stop. The...
June 17, 2021
Special Edition: Supreme Court Says No License to Discriminate
It’s that time of year again: Supreme Court decision season. Today, we are bringing you a breakdown of the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case that touches on whether the city can enforce a nondiscrimination policy with its contractors.
Special Edition: Supreme Court Says No License to Discriminate June 17, 2021
Special Edition: Supreme Court Says No License to Discriminate
Special Edition: Supreme Court Says No License to DiscriminateIt’s that time of year again: Supreme Court decision season. Today, we are bringing you a breakdown of the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case that touches...
June 17, 2021
Defending Speech We Hate
Over the years, the ACLU’s commitment to the First Amendment has come under attack – both for the cases we take on and for those we don’t. At the ACLU, we are committed to protecting free speech for all – not just those with whom we agree. And that commitment...
Defending Speech We Hate Over the years, the ACLU’s commitment to the First Amendment has come under attack – both for the cases we take on and for those we don’t. At the ACLU, we are committed to protecting...
June 8, 2021
Lives First, Profits Later: How To Close the Global Vaccine Gap
In the U.S., it’s easy to think we’re in the final chapter of this global pandemic. Baseball stadiums have replaced cardboard cutouts with screaming fans, and the aroma of fresh popcorn is wafting once again from movie theaters’ open doors. As of this recording, more than 60% of US adults...
Lives First, Profits Later: How To Close the Global Vaccine Gap June 8, 2021
Lives First, Profits Later: How To Close the Global Vaccine Gap
Lives First, Profits Later: How To Close the Global Vaccine GapIn the U.S., it’s easy to think we’re in the final chapter of this global pandemic. Baseball stadiums have replaced cardboard cutouts with screaming fans, and the aroma of fresh popcorn is wafting once again...