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Children tried as adults face danger, less chance for rehabilitation

November 3, 2014

Patrick* entered an Alabama prison at the age of 16. In a little more than a year behind bars, he has witnessed more than 30…

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Alabama woman, at 94, reflects on poll taxes, literacy tests and new efforts to limit voting

November 3, 2014

by Booth Gunter Dorothy Guilford has a simple message for politicians who enact laws making it harder for minorities, the poor and the elderly to…

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Midterms mean high stakes for women voters

November 3, 2014

By Krystal Ball For many voters and political observers, the big question in the 2014 midterm election is which party will end up in control of the U.S.…

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This Election Season, the ACLU Won Three of Five Against the Vote Suppressors

November 3, 2014

By Dale Ho When voters in three states go to the polls tomorrow, they won’t have to deal with unnecessary burdens and restrictions before stepping…

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LDF’s 2014 Prepared to Vote Campaign

November 3, 2014

LDF lawyers will be teaming up with local grassroots and legal partners to ensure maximum participation by voters of color in the midterm elections of…

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Support Pro-Equality Candidates

November 3, 2014

The 2014 elections will be critical in determining the state of the U.S. Congress and creating pathways for the passage of fair-minded policies and legislation.…

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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Data Shows Lack of Understanding, Scrutiny Amongst Donors

October 31, 2014

Arlington, VA – October 28, 2014 – New data on how Americans donate to charities pinpoints a lack of donor understanding and the need for…

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The Police’s Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card

October 30, 2014

By Nathan Freed Wessler It used to be that when police violated a suspect’s Fourth Amendment rights through an unconstitutional search, evidence derived from the…

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Americans who are more generous live healthier, more fulfilling lives. It’s science.

October 30, 2014

By Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson Generosity is paradoxical. Those who give, receive back in turn. By spending ourselves for others’ well-being, we enhance our…

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Alaska Legislature honors NARF Staff Attorney Heather Kendall-Miller

October 30, 2014

Last week at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention, the Alaska State Legislature honored the professional life and work of NARF Staff Attorney Heather…

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Adobe Corporate Responsibility Zeros in on Social Impact

October 30, 2014

By Leon Kaye Adobe recently released its most recent corporate responsibility report, which is chock full of data on where the $4.1 billion Silicon Valley software giant…

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How Federal Workers Lead the Nation in Charitable Giving

October 30, 2014

By Mark V. Ewert You know the routine: Someone at work volunteers to head up a fundraising drive, recruits people in every department to help,…

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