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Trump's Expanded Domestic Military Use Should Worry Us All
President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
By Hina Shamsi
Trump's Expanded Domestic Military Use Should Worry Us AllPodcast
Know Your Digital Privacy Rights with Esha Bhandari and Daniel Kahn Gillmor
End-to-end encryption. Burner phones. Biometric authentication. Our technology is more advanced than ever, but what does that mean for our digital footprints鈥攁nd how our data is tracked, whether...
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How We Help the Immigrant Community Feel Seen
When Jeannie Parent and her volunteer group, KWESI, visit immigrants held in a California detention center, she鈥檚 inspired by the sense of connection and community she can foster in spite of the circumstances.
By Jeannie Parent
How We Help the Immigrant Community Feel Seen
Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive
The 鈥淒ear Colleague Letter鈥 seeks to dictate teaching, curriculum, and school climate, and limit academic free expression.
By Lisa Francois
Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive
Writing an Op-Ed is Not Grounds for Deportation
The U.S. government鈥檚 escalating attacks on noncitizens鈥 right to free speech, including our client R眉meysa 脰zt眉rk, should scare us all.
By Allegra Harpootlian
Writing an Op-Ed is Not Grounds for DeportationPodcast
Know Your Digital Privacy Rights with Esha Bhandari and Daniel Kahn Gillmor
End-to-end encryption. Burner phones. Biometric authentication. Our technology is more advanced than ever, but what does that mean for our digital footprints鈥攁nd how our data is tracked, whether...
Latest on COVID-19

Since the start of COVID-19, we鈥檝e filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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Where FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Stands on Civil Liberties
The 红杏视频 has more than 100 years鈥 experience holding power accountable. As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, we analyze...
By Cody Venzke
The 红杏视频 has more than 100 years鈥 experience holding power accountable. As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, we analyze...
By Cody Venzke


"I Thought That Death Was Imminent"
Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Dari茅n Gap, to seek...
By Jean Paul
Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Dari茅n Gap, to seek...
By Jean Paul


Disappearing Messages Don鈥檛 Work 鈥 And They鈥檙e Great
Disappearing messages features can鈥檛 actually guarantee message deletion, but what they do offer communicators is even better.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor
Disappearing messages features can鈥檛 actually guarantee message deletion, but what they do offer communicators is even better.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor


红杏视频 Kids on How They鈥檇 Change The World with W. Kamau Bell
In this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of 红杏视频 staff take over the mic to share their big ideas for a better world....
In this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of 红杏视频 staff take over the mic to share their big ideas for a better world....


Where Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Stands on Civil Liberties
The 红杏视频 has more than 100 years鈥 experience holding power accountable. As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, we analyze...
By Kia Hamadanchy, Hina Shamsi
The 红杏视频 has more than 100 years鈥 experience holding power accountable. As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, we analyze...
By Kia Hamadanchy, Hina Shamsi


Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good
Futile 鈥渃ontent authentication technologies鈥 are being pushed by companies and others.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor, Jay Stanley
Futile 鈥渃ontent authentication technologies鈥 are being pushed by companies and others.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor, Jay Stanley


Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubbs Discuss With W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who鈥檚 With Me, or...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who鈥檚 With Me, or...


Election Day is Over. Why is the Electoral College Voting Now?
The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The 红杏视频 breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
By Johanna Silver, Kellen Zeng, Madeleine Wren
The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The 红杏视频 breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
By Johanna Silver, Kellen Zeng, Madeleine Wren


Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events 鈥 and Beyond
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
By Jay Stanley
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
By Jay Stanley


Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
By Anna I. Kurtz
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
By Anna I. Kurtz

