The Wisconsin 2023-24 Legislative Session Has Adjourned

As we await Governor Evers' actions on the bills that passed, read about our initial takeaways from this legislative session on key civil rights and liberties issues.

ShotSpotter Leak Shows That Surveillance Tech is Used to Overpolice Black and Brown Communities

A recent data leak has brought new information to light about secretive police surveillance technology being used in Milwaukee.

By David Gwidt, Deputy Communications Director

Racial Justice is A Year-Round Commitment

Black Futures Month reminds us to remain hopeful as we take bold collective action toward racial justice.

By Alyssa Meinecke, Director of Communications, Program & Strategy

Our Biggest Moments of 2023

From regaining our reproductive freedom to securing 3 new early voting locations, as 2023 comes to a close, we celebrate the biggest victories for civil rights and liberties this year.

Wisconsin’s “Parental Bill of Rights” Proposal isn't about Parents’ Rights

AB 510/SB 489, also known as the “parental bill of rights,” combines various censorship policies to limit classroom discussion of race, gender, and sexuality.

By Jon McCray Jones, Policy Analyst

Why Access to Voting is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how systemic barriers and discrimination continue to impact access to voting today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access to voting.

A profile view of a woman in a voting booth.

Why Access to Education is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how discrimination continues to impact access to safe, quality education today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access.

Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap

From homeownership to income, systemic inequities perpetuate disparities in wealth.

Celebrate Black Business Month in August

This August, support Black-owned businesses in your community.

By Alyssa Meinecke, Director of Communications, Program & Strategy