News & Commentary
May 28, 2025
What Is Due Process?
The Trump administration's latest attack on our rights threatens our ability to defend ourselves from injustice. We won't stand for it.
May 22, 2025
In Trying Times, Take Care of You
Fighting for our freedom, civil rights, and liberties requires long-term stamina and energy. You can’t pour from an empty cup or run something with a dead battery.
By Alyssa Meinecke, Director of Communications, Program & Strategy
May 14, 2025
The Rising Tide of American Authoritarianism Won’t Go Down Without a Fight
In recent weeks, Wisconsin has faced some of the gravest abuses of power of our time. The government cannot jail people they disagree with and disappear others they don’t like.
By David Gwidt, Deputy Communications Director
May 05, 2025
The ‘Cycle’ Continues
Another Wisconsinite was killed by police – hours after the world premiere of “Cycle," a documentary about the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ty’Rese West by Mount Pleasant Police Officer Eric Giese.
By Alyssa Meinecke, Director of Communications, Program & Strategy
Apr 10, 2025
Second Chance Month: Wisconsin Must Take Common-Sense Steps to End Mass Incarceration Now
From marijuana convictions to crimeless revocation, our broken criminal legal system impacts the civil rights and liberties of too many Wisconsinites.
Mar 10, 2025
Justice for Incarcerated Women: Court Mandates Mother-Young Child Care Program in Wisconsin
Alyssa was separated from her newborn, Bentley, while in DOC custody. So we sued and won. Watch Alyssa and Bentley's story.
Feb 26, 2025
Surveillance is a Racial Justice Issue
The targeting of civil rights protesters speaks to an urgent need for community control over police surveillance.
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