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Fighting Fascism: Grassroots Activism in 4 Battles for Democracy

Grassroots activism is how ordinary people take power back from billionaires. Meet four movements fighting for democracy right now, and…

Systemic Racism Then and Now

Systemic racism isn’t about one person’s prejudice. It’s about the way our institutions were built on racist policies. Learn how…

3 of the Most Common Civil Rights Violations in the United States

Even if you aren't aware of them, civil rights violations happen every day. Learn more about the three most common…

You Don’t Have to Be Fearless to Be an Activist

You don't have to be fearless to be an activist. A Resist Hate guide to showing up in 2026 —…

Judge Declines to Approve Charges Against Don Lemon For Church Protest

People on the Right have been calling for Don Lemon to be arrested over his presence at this protest, but…

12 Ways Trump Admin Dismantled Civil Rights Law, Foundations of Inclusive Democracy in First Year

Rather than repealing civil rights laws outright, the administration has focused on disabling the mechanisms that make those laws work. 

FBI Searched Home of Washington Post Reporter, Seized Devices

The FBI executed a search warrant on the home of a Washington Post reporter, seizing devices in search of government…

Supreme Court Takes Up Historic Transgender Athletes Cases That Could Reshape Sports and Civil Rights

Two high-profile cases from Idaho and West Virginia are in front of the Justices as SCOTUS takes up transgender athletes…

ICE Hired Private Contractors to Track Immigrants, Raising Civil Rights Alarms

ICE hired for-profit prison contractor GEO Group to help them track down undocumented immigrants with surveillance, concerning civil rights groups.

These cases could give the Supreme Court an opening to reshape election law

The justices are attempting to reshape election law by revisiting some arguments on redistricting that appeared settled just two years…

Democracy Under Attack: Events From History to Inspire Us as We Fight Back

With an increasingly authoritarian administration in the White House, we’re in a democracy under attack. Previous events inspire us to…

Parents of children with disabilities fear losing protections as Trump cuts Civil Rights Office

As the school year begins, parents of children with disabilities throughout the country are unsure what authority will be left…