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August 26, 2021
Jill Lepore on What It Means to be an American Citizen
In this episode, we are diving into the At Liberty archive and returning to a conversation with historian Jill Lepore.聽
Jill Lepore on What It Means to be an American Citizen
August 26, 2021
Jill Lepore on What It Means to be an American Citizen
Jill Lepore on What It Means to be an American CitizenIn this episode, we are diving into the At Liberty archive and returning to a conversation with historian Jill Lepore.聽
August 19, 2021
Ashley C. Ford on Growing Up With an Incarcerated Parent
One in 12 American children, more than 5.7 million kids, have experienced parental incarceration at some point during their lives. Black Americans are 50 percent more likely than white Americans to have a family member who is formerly or currently incarcerated. At the ACLU, we are working to reform the...
Ashley C. Ford on Growing Up With an Incarcerated Parent
August 19, 2021
Ashley C. Ford on Growing Up With an Incarcerated Parent
Ashley C. Ford on Growing Up With an Incarcerated ParentOne in 12 American children, more than 5.7 million kids, have experienced parental incarceration at some point during their lives. Black Americans are 50 percent more likely than white Americans to have a family member...
August 12, 2021
Simone Biles, Sha鈥機arri Richardson, and How the Olympics Failed Black Women
Every two years the Olympic Games promise to be historic. Athletes defy odds, break records, and achieve feats unimaginable to most of us. But the 2020 games have consistently made headlines for the wrong reasons, particularly for the US Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee鈥檚 poor treatment and discrimination...
Simone Biles, Sha鈥機arri Richardson, and How the Olympics Failed Black Women
August 12, 2021
Simone Biles, Sha鈥機arri Richardson, and How the Olympics Failed Black Women
Simone Biles, Sha鈥機arri Richardson, and How the Olympics Failed Black WomenEvery two years the Olympic Games promise to be historic. Athletes defy odds, break records, and achieve feats unimaginable to most of us. But the 2020 games have consistently made headlines for the wrong reasons,...
August 5, 2021
Kimberl茅 Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in America
Lawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As of this recording, 27 state legislatures and 165 national and local organizations have made efforts to restrict education on racism. As a result, school board members have been ousted, and...
Kimberl茅 Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in America
August 5, 2021
Kimberl茅 Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in America
Kimberl茅 Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in AmericaLawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As of this recording, 27 state legislatures and 165 national and local organizations have made efforts...
July 29, 2021
The Texas Legislature's Culture War
On July 12th, Texas House Democrats boarded two planes headed for Washington DC in a last-ditch effort to deny Republicans the quorum they would need to pass restrictive voting measures during a special legislative session.
The Texas Legislature's Culture War
On July 12th, Texas House Democrats boarded two planes headed for Washington DC in a last-ditch effort to deny Republicans the quorum they would need to pass restrictive voting measures during a special legislative session.
July 22, 2021
Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity
In this episode, we continue our celebration of Disability Pride Month with a conversation about representation.聽
Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity
July 22, 2021
Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity
Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and IdentityIn this episode, we continue our celebration of Disability Pride Month with a conversation about representation.聽
July 15, 2021
Do Black People Have the Right to Bear Arms?
In 2021, the U.S. experienced over 200 mass shootings. Americans are more likely to be killed at the hands of firearms than in vehicles. This years-long gun violence epidemic continues to spark debate about the 2nd Amendment and who has the right to bear arms.聽
Do Black People Have the Right to Bear Arms?
July 15, 2021
Do Black People Have the Right to Bear Arms?
Do Black People Have the Right to Bear Arms?In 2021, the U.S. experienced over 200 mass shootings. Americans are more likely to be killed at the hands of firearms than in vehicles. This years-long gun violence epidemic continues to spark debate about the...
July 8, 2021
Why Britney Can't Get Out of Her Conservatorship
In honor of Disability Pride Month, we鈥檙e devoting a few episodes to disability rights, starting with a look at conservatorships. Conservatorships are a court-sanctioned way to strip people with disabilities of their civil liberties. The system of conservatorships has gained media attention through the case of Britney Spears.
Why Britney Can't Get Out of Her Conservatorship
July 8, 2021
Why Britney Can't Get Out of Her Conservatorship
Why Britney Can't Get Out of Her ConservatorshipIn honor of Disability Pride Month, we鈥檙e devoting a few episodes to disability rights, starting with a look at conservatorships. Conservatorships are a court-sanctioned way to strip people with disabilities of their civil liberties. The...
July 2, 2021
Trump's Supreme Court Appointees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...Mostly
The end of the Supreme Court鈥檚 term is always a momentous time of year for our guest and At Liberty regular David Cole. David is the ACLU鈥檚 legal director and our resident Supreme Court expert.聽
Trump's Supreme Court Appointees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...Mostly
July 2, 2021
Trump's Supreme Court Appointees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...Mostly
Trump's Supreme Court Appointees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...MostlyThe end of the Supreme Court鈥檚 term is always a momentous time of year for our guest and At Liberty regular David Cole. David is the ACLU鈥檚 legal director and our resident Supreme Court expert.聽
June 24, 2021
This Minnesota Mayor Isn't Waiting for Another Police Shooting
Just two months ago, Brooklyn Center, a suburb of Minneapolis, was the backdrop of yet another incident of police brutality when 20-year-old Daunte Wright was fatally shot by an officer during a traffic stop. The incident happened just ten miles from the courthouse where Derek Chauvin was on trial for...
This Minnesota Mayor Isn't Waiting for Another Police Shooting
June 24, 2021
This Minnesota Mayor Isn't Waiting for Another Police Shooting
This Minnesota Mayor Isn't Waiting for Another Police ShootingJust two months ago, Brooklyn Center, a suburb of Minneapolis, was the backdrop of yet another incident of police brutality when 20-year-old Daunte Wright was fatally shot by an officer during a traffic stop. The...