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Hate Crimes Continue to Rise, Despite Federal Legislation

May 1 | Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, anti-Asian hate remains elevated. Our experts examine rising incidents, harmful rhetoric, and ongoing efforts to improve reporting and protection.

Unforeseen Consequences of a Ban on Birthright Citizenship

Apr 10 | Trump’s proposed birthright citizenship ban faces Supreme Court review, raising concerns over economic impacts, workforce shortages, and creation of a stateless underclass, while states consider restricting education access for undocumented children.

Targeting Immigrants More Important Than Feeding Families

During the month long shutdown, the Trump Administration continued its push SNAP payments even as it upped its investment in targeting immigrants.

Together We Rise To Fight Against Hate

More than 200 communities across California will participate in United Against Hate Week, Oct. 19-25.

Medicaid Turns 60: The Fight Ahead for Health Care Justice

As Medicaid turns 60, the U.S. faces the largest federal health care subsidy rollback in its history.

Civil Rights Leaders Condemn Militarized Crackdown on LA Protests: ‘This Is Not the America We Know’

“We will not be silenced. Democracy demands dissent.” - Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League.

‘Disability is Everywhere’ — Yet Anti-Disability Hate Crimes Rising

Although disability impacts well over a quarter of Americans, anti-disability hate is on the rise — including violent crime.

Project 2025’s ‘War on Porn’ Threatens Sex Workers, LGBTQ Community

Project 2025 includes at least 32 specific provisions that call for rolling back LGBTQ rights, including marriage equality.

Has California Moved the Needle on Hate?

Race and ethnicity are the largest motivators of hate crimes in California, followed by gender and sexual orientation.