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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 18h

We Will Not Be Silenced: Over 170+ orgs are united together to reject Presidential attacks on nonprofit organizations. https://bit.ly/4mpWKv4

Civil Rights Groups Will Not Be Silenced

The following statement was signed by 108 civil rights, faith-based and labor organizations and published by The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 1d

We are the people!! Civil Rights and Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Defend First Amendment https://bit.ly/3KANpU9

Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Defend First Amendment | Regulation | Cablefax

More than 20 public interest groups signed a letter sent to FCC Chair Brendan Carr on Wednesday urging him to defend the First Amendment.

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 4d

SAVE THE DATE: On October 15, the Supreme Court will determine whether communities of color across the country can have meaningful representation at all levels of government. The VRA and our right to a free, fair, and representative democracy hang in the balance.

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 7d

“The civil rights movement fought for a quality education, health care, and nutrition programs for all people, no matter their race, where they come from, how they worship, who they love, or their ability levels" - Maya Wiley
civilrights.org/2025/10/01/partisan-politics-should-not-hurt-people/

PARTISAN POLITICS SHOULD NOT HURT PEOPLE

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 8d

Meeta Anand, Senior Director of Census and Data Equity at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, stressed the importance of accurate census data to secure fair representation at Beyond Impact 2025 Conference
https://afro.com/tides-advocacy-social-justice-beyond-impact/

Grassroots power and civic action take center stage at Beyond Impact 2025

Beyond Impact 2025 brought together organizers, advocates and community leaders from across the country in Baltimore to exchange strategies for advancing social justice, from defending voting rights a...

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 13d

September is National Voter Registration Month – a country-wide effort to make sure *every* eligible person is registered in time to cast their ballot. Spread the word this #NVRM and get #VoteReady today at https://bit.ly/2Wu9lY4

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 14d

Save The Date: Since 1965, the VRA has ensured fair representation for all Americans. But right now, those protections are under threat again—especially in places like Louisiana. On 10/15, The Legal Defense Fund will be fighting to protect those very rights, and we must tune in!

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 14d

Together Forward: Civil Rights Groups Will Not Be Silenced https://bit.ly/4mpWKv4

Civil Rights Groups Will Not Be Silenced

The following statement was signed by 108 civil rights, faith-based and labor organizations and published by The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 15d

"For the sake of our democracy, this kind of collective action must continue, regardless of the popularity of the target. Americans need to stand up for all of those who are being silenced" https://on.msnbc.com/3KmngYT

Maya Wiley: Kimmel's back. But Americans must stand up for all silenced by Trump-era cancel culture.

These things don’t happen in a vacuum. The administration’s attacks on free speech didn’t start with Kimmel, and they certainly won’t end there either.

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 21d

Today 100+ civil rights organizations stand together to protect OUR freedoms. We will NOT be silenced and allow government power to be used against us. WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!! https://bit.ly/4mpWKv4

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 24d

Forward together takes us ALL. Listen as our CEO Maya Wiley explains why building an America as good as it's ideals still matter. ⚖️

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · 25d

We need everyone to get involved during National Voter Registration Month! Now is the time to show up for our communities. Register to vote, check your status & encourage your friends to get #VoteReady. https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/register-to-vote/ #NVRM

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Sep 4

"This amounts to racial profiling. You can’t say you’re for public safety and care only about some people and some crimes. That’s what they’re promising to roll out to other cities." Maya Wiley of The Leadership Conference https://bit.ly/4260vOQ

Dems strike tougher tone on Trump's DC takeover: It's racism - Salon.com

Some Democrats accuse the president of lawlessness and distraction, but others step up the rhetoric

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Trump administration is offering to pay local police to enforce immigration laws—fueling fear, profiling, and deepening distrust in communities that deserve safety. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-administration-offers-pay-police-wages-places-that-join-immigration-2025-09-02/

Trump administration offers to pay police wages in places that join immigration enforcement

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday that it would pay state and local law-enforcement officers' salaries and benefits in places where governments join a program to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Sep 3

Marian Wright Edelman reminds us that America’s promise—freedom, equality, unity—belongs to all of us. No matter our politics, we share the responsibility to keep pushing toward a more just democracy. https://hudsonvalleypress.com/2025/09/03/continue-to-pray-for-the-america-that-is-yet-to-come/

Continue to Pray For the America That Is Yet To Come - Hudson Valley Press

By Marian Wright Edelman Last month marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the historic legislation President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law at the U.S. Capitol with many of ...

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Over 1.2 million immigrants have left the U.S. labor force—including essential workers in agriculture, healthcare, & construction. These departures threaten both economic stability and justice for immigrant communities. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/immigrants-us-labor-force-trump-census-bureau-data/

Federal data reveals 1.2 million drop in immigrant workers under Trump

The number of immigrant workers has declined from January through the end of July, preliminary Census data shows.

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Sep 2

FCC rules affect us all—media access, fairness, transparency. Gutting safeguards in days, not months, hurts democracy no matter your party. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/09/delete-delete-delete-how-fcc-republicans-are-killing-rules-faster-than-ever/

Delete, Delete, Delete: How FCC Republicans are killing rules faster than ever

FCC speeds up rule-cutting, giving public as little as 10 days to file objections.

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade threaten rural hospitals and maternity care access—forcing rural families to travel hours for childbirth. This is not just policy—it’s a matter of justice. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/01/medicaid-cuts-rural-maternity-care/

Medicaid cuts threaten rural hospitals — and access to maternity care

Medicaid cuts in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill threaten rural hospitals, risking service cuts and closures that could severely limit access to maternity care.

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Sep 1

Over 1.2 million immigrants—nearly 20% of the U.S. workforce—have disappeared from the labor force under this administration's immigration policies.

These families and industries are paying the price. https://apnews.com/article/labor-day-immigration-trump-9a40f9e371209cc1d145e4a7f157a499

1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows

As parades and other events celebrating the contributions of workers in the U.S. are being held for the Labor Day holiday, experts say President Donald Trump’s stepped-up immigration policies are impa...

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Sep 1

Federal officials are threatening Denver schools for allowing gender-neutral bathrooms. Every student deserves dignity, safety, and equal protection under the law. Discrimination has no place in our classrooms. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/28/denver-schools-gender-neutral-bathrooms-00534598

Trump administration threatens to sanction Denver schools over gender-neutral school bathrooms

Education Department demands school district adopt “sex-designated" restrooms.

www.politico.com

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy National Voter Registration Month! We’re kicking off #NVRM by urging everyone to show up for our democracy and get registered to vote. Already registered? Check your registration and make sure all your friends do the same. Get #VoteReady today: bit.ly/ASIVaction

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Aug 29

Ending TV ownership caps could silence local voices and harm communities of color.

We must protect equitable media access. https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/unions-civil-rights-groups-argue-localism-will-be-hurt-not-helped-by-eliminating-ownership-caps

Unions, Civil Rights Groups Argue Localism Will Be Hurt, Not Helped by Eliminating Ownership Caps

Opponents also stress that the FCC lacks the authority to change the 39% ownership cap set by Congress

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Aug 29

Governors push back: Deploying the National Guard without consent risks our rights & democracy. Limits matter. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/28/democratic-governors-national-guard-deployments-00535115

Democratic governors urge Trump to drop plans to send troops to their cities

A letter from the Democratic Governors Association comes amid Trump threats to send troops to Chicago.

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Aug 29

The American Community Survey helps us understand what all of our communities need to thrive. Help your community by completing the ACS if you receive it!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/45x3TDh

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civilrightsorg.bsky.social @civilrightsorg.bsky.social · Aug 29

60 years on, the Voting Rights Act reminds us: safeguarding every vote is not about party—it’s about democracy. https://dallasexaminer.com/voting-rights-act-60th-anniversary/

Voting Rights Act Anniversary: A Call to Action - Dallas Examiner

The 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act highlights the ongoing struggle for equal voting rights and the need for renewed commitment to protect democracy.

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