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Konor uses litigation to build power and support movement work 

Justice Thomas’s egregious actions are part of a long pattern of justices with deep ties to wealthy, politically motivated far-right donors. Congress must act.

These wins are a reminder to the nation that rights for some but not for all is not how we build an inclusive democracy.

 We have a $4 trillion opportunity to build real power for Black and brown workers

The right to bodily autonomy is one of the building blocks of an inclusive, multiracial democracy.

Every inch of progress, from emancipation to voting rights, seemed impossible until grassroots organizing, and advocacy made it inevitable.

For too long, Black and brown people have been kept out of the promise of our democracy. If we are serious about building a just, multiracial democracy, we must restore the VRA and expand opportunities for participation in our democracy.  

Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. We need accountability and action to stop the dissemination and spread of white supremacist rhetoric.

Why the Court's decision to limit the EPA's power to regulate water access is yet another case of eroding the power of the other branches of government at the expense of Black and brown people.

I never cease to be amazed by how much power exists when Black women come together to reflect on where we’ve been, analyze where we are, and strategize on where we need to go.

Explaining what the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) is and what obligations it places on human services professionals.

At the Democratic National Convention, former First Lady Michelle Obama made a point that is relevant to both parties: If policymakers do not take bold and transformative action, trends can and will get worse.

Gulf Coast communities face the same environmental and racial injustices they faced during Hurricane Katrina—except now with the overlapping crises of COVID-19, economic collapse, and uprisings for Black Lives. Policy change must undo this injustice.

Our Constitution was designed to protect the institution of slavery and has led to the centuries-long assault on Black people and the ongoing struggle to secure the right to vote. This is why we put forth a proposal to finally, fully guarantee the right to vote.

How can an affirmative constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to vote, eliminate the symptoms of a democracy that has intentionally excluded Black and brown people?

Missing voters aren't missing at all. Many are actually being silenced by bureaucratic barriers and unnecessary logistical hurdles.

Amazon has cashed in on the COVID economy, enjoying surging sales and a soaring stock price.

The Right’s latest attempt to ram through a Supreme Court justice is part of a larger strategy to entrench minority rule. For democracy to survive, we need to reboot and reimagine the judiciary.

Now is the perfect time to talk about the federal government making a firm, durable guarantee of free or affordable college to all students.

Doors are being kicked in, spaces are being filled, and seats at the table are being rearranged – for a new narrative.