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- Dismantling White Supremacy
Comment in opposition to the Census Bureau’s proposed regulations governing residence and demographic questions
The Southern Poverty Law Center (“SPLC”) submits this comment in opposition to the Census Bureau’s proposed regulations governing residence criteria and demographic questions for the decennial census.
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- Dismantling White Supremacy
Gypson v. Lexington
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi (ACLU-MS) filed a lawsuit on behalf of plaintiff Terrance Gypson, alleging that the city of Lexington and Lexington police threw him to the ground and arrested him, violating his First Amendment rights. On May 24, 2024, police assaulted and arrested Gypson, a…
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- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
‘Voting Is No Laughing Matter’ college tour rolls through Mississippi HBCUs
The Tougaloo event was part of a five-stop “Voting Is No Laughing Matter” tour of several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the state that kicked off in September. It is part of the SPLC’s “We Decide: Mississippi” campaign to educate, register and raise voter participation at polls throughout the state and the South.…
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- Dismantling White Supremacy
Cliff Kincaid continues spreading conspiracy theories
Cliff Kincaid is a longtime hard-right propagandist who previously served as director of Accuracy in Media and now writes for RenewAmerica. He has spent decades promoting conspiracy theories about topics including communism, immigration, climate change, Islam and LGBTQ+ people.
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- Dismantling White Supremacy
Why this Confederate descendant supports renaming schools with Confederate names
When President Donald Trump appeared in Georgia this summer for a rally, the backdrop for his spectacle was a Confederate-named high school in Marietta. Wheeler High School students, alumni, families and educators have been advocating for years to change the name of their school. Confederate descendants claim that permanently removing Confederate memorials and monuments erases…
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- Dismantling White Supremacy
Defending Education opposes inclusive education policies
Founded in 2021, Defending Education, formerly Parents Defending Education, quickly became a prominent voice in the anti-student-inclusion movement because of its opposition to student diversity and inclusive education policies.
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- Eliminating Poverty and Economic Inequality
Mississippi Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour encourages community activism
For the fourth consecutive year, dozens of community leaders and representatives of aid groups will have a chance to sit face to face with legislators in the communities they represent across the Mississippi Delta region. The opportunity is part of the Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Mississippi state office.…
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- Teaching Hard History
Classroom Experiences
Helping students develop a deeper understanding of the history and legacy of American slavery can be emotional and complex. In this episode, educators Tamara Spears and Jordan Lanfair share their approaches to lesson planning, discuss student experiences, reflect on the challenges, and offer practical advice for teachers.
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Mississippians’ Protections Against Voter Intimidation
There are different rules around voting and elections in each state. As you make your plan to vote free from fear in Mississippi this fall, know your rights and keep the following in mind: Going to a Polling Place: It’s illegal for state or local law enforcement to arrest a voter going to or from…
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Louisianans’ Protections Against Voter Intimidation
There are different rules around voting and elections in each state. As you make your plan to vote free from fear in Louisiana this year, know your rights and keep the following in mind: Going to a Polling Place: It is illegal to obstruct a voter from reaching the polls or returning home after voting.1…
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