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Nov 5, 2024

My book faces a statewide ban in South Carolina. Here's why that matters.

Free Speech
Author Elana K. Arnold responds to an attempted ban on her novel Damsel across all grade levels
By Elana K. Arnold
Author Elana K. Arnold responds to an attempted ban on her novel Damsel across all grade levels
By Elana K. Arnold
Cover of Damsel by Elana K. Arnold
Cover of Damsel by Elana K. Arnold
Nov 4, 2024

Planning to vote? Save this phone number

Democracy & Voting Rights
Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) if you encounter issues at the polls
Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) if you encounter issues at the polls
If you or anyone you know encounters problems while voting, call: English: 866-687-8683. Spanish: 888-839-8682. Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog: 888-274-8683. Arabic: 844-925-5287
If you or anyone you know encounters problems while voting, call: English: 866-687-8683. Spanish: 888-839-8682. Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog: 888-274-8683. Arabic: 844-925-5287
Oct 10, 2024

Remembering a last-ditch effort to block the death penalty in South Carolina

Criminal Justice
In 1977, Black and Republican lawmakers fought to the bitter end against state killing
By Paul Bowers
In 1977, Black and Republican lawmakers fought to the bitter end against state killing
By Paul Bowers
"Remembering a last-ditch effort to block the death penalty." Red text appears over a white cinder block background.
"Remembering a last-ditch effort to block the death penalty." Red text appears over a white cinder block background.
Oct 8, 2024

Why we’re engaging in the Charleston County School Board election

Democracy & Voting Rights
We're highlighting candidates' stances on civil liberties issues in a crucial down-ballot race
By Jace Woodrum
We're highlighting candidates' stances on civil liberties issues in a crucial down-ballot race
By Jace Woodrum
"Get the facts. You decide the future." Text appears over a photo of children waving out of the windows of a school bus.
"Get the facts. You decide the future." Text appears over a photo of children waving out of the windows of a school bus.
Oct 1, 2024

S.C. election deadlines are coming up. Do you have a plan?

Democracy & Voting Rights
As election season heats up, a Q&A with our Voting Rights Staff Attorney
As election season heats up, a Q&A with our Voting Rights Staff Attorney
voting rights issue page
voting rights issue page
Sep 27, 2024

The campaign to end the death penalty is urgent again

Criminal Justice
Outrage over state executions has reached the international stage. It’s time for a new generation to finish the work of ending the death penalty.
By Paul Bowers
Outrage over state executions has reached the international stage. It’s time for a new generation to finish the work of ending the death penalty.
By Paul Bowers
A man with a long white beard sits beside a black banner that reads, "USA: 1594 Executions 1977 - Present. Stop Executions!"
A man with a long white beard sits beside a black banner that reads, "USA: 1594 Executions 1977 - Present. Stop Executions!"