The Rundown
Inmates Declare an MLK Day Work Strike for Better Treatment Behind Bars
Just because someone is in prison doesn’t mean they should be denied basic human rights.
Martin Luther King's Daughter Defends the New Yorker's Controversial Colin Kaepernick Cover
The publication's cover story equates the civil rights struggle of the '60s with the activism of NFL athletes today.
Your Right to Vote Could Be Taken Away Depending on This SCOTUS Ruling
Protesters gathered at the Supreme Court to demand an end to voter roll purges, which have major implications for millions of potential voters nationwide.
You Can Help Turn Around the FCC's Crippling Net Neutrality Ruling
Senate Democrats can force a vote to overturn the FCC’s net neutrality repeal. It’s a longshot, but politically is a brilliant move to put pressure on Republicans.
Republicans and Democrats are Speaking Out Against Jeff Session' Anti-Marijuana Agenda
State leaders refused to allow Jeff Sessions to continue his war on weed unchecked.
Trump's Tweet is Dead Wrong About Voter ID Laws and Discrimination
The president's latest social media blunder was shut down for disregarding the history of voter suppression at the polls.
Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission Failure Is a Triumph for Voting Rights
The president’s bogus voter fraud commission got shut down because there was no voter fraud.
Iceland's New Gender Parity Law Might Spark an Equal Pay Push Worldwide
The island nation is smashing the glass ceiling, and hopefully other countries will follow.
We Spoke to the Jailed Activists on Hunger Strike to Protect DACA
Activists launched an all-out effort demanding that elected officials pass a clean DREAM Act.
Twitter Cracks Down on Nazis With New Policies Banning Hate Speech
After digital organizers put pressure on the social network, it's finally addressing the issue of hateful behavior online, leaving many wondering what this means for @realdonaldtrump.
Act Now to Save Net Neutrality from Trump's FCC Meddling
This is a last-ditch effort to protect the free internet from ceasing to exist.
NFL Protests Prompt Every Miami Dolphins Player to Register to Vote
Your guide to the NFL protests, what’s working, what’s not and what you can do about it.