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.

The High Human Cost of Long-Term Lockdown

Melissa Ludin shares her story and how Wisconsin's current months-long lockdowns negatively impact the wellbeing of people in custody.

By Melissa Ludin, Coalition and Relations Advocate

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.

This Banned Books Week, Don’t Silence Characters

Communications Director Alyssa Mauk shares her personal stories reading and relating to banned books.

By Alyssa Meinecke, Director of Communications, Program & Strategy

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

When Will Biden Stop Giving Immigration Powers to Racist, Corrupt Sheriffs?

Despite records of civil rights violations, the Biden administration has chosen to continue partnering with sheriffs through an immigration enforcement program known as 287(g).

Shot of sheriff (wearing a bulletproof vest) from behind walking towards the open door of police car.