News & Commentary
Dec 22, 2025
A Year of Resistance in the Nation’s Capital: How D.C. Resisted the First Year of the Second Trump Administration
2025 has brought one emergency after another. But in this crisis, residents across D.C. fought for their rights and showed why the urgency of self-governance in D.C. is more important than ever.
By Monica Hopkins
Dec 08, 2025
Three Reasons D.C. Youth Need More Support, Not More Punishment
The safest communities are the ones with the most resources, not the most police.
By Alicia Yass
Nov 17, 2025
We Must All Defend Democracy: Three Lessons from Occupied D.C.
People and organizations from across the country and the political spectrum must be prepared to defend democracy.
By Monica Hopkins
Oct 30, 2025
What the First Amendment Really Protects
From protests and journalism to social media and campus speech, explore how the First Amendment safeguards everyone — including immigrants — and what it actually covers.
Oct 15, 2025
How NSPM-7 Seeks to Use "Domestic Terrorism" to Target Nonprofits and Activists
What President Donald Trump’s latest memorandum targeting civil society does, does not, and cannot do.
Sep 18, 2025
Trump Is Firing Federal Workers Over Beliefs He Doesn't Like
Punishing dedicated civil servants associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion is unconstitutional retaliation and harms the American people
By Scott Michelman
Sep 10, 2025
Back to School: Students’ Free Speech Rights
Here’s what to know about students and the First Amendment.
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