Witness: The Civil Rights Blog

We’re working towards building an America as good as its ideals. Let’s talk to and about the people and campaigns that are helping to make that happen.

Blog Post 09.12.25

Fighting Anti-Arab Racism

Anti-Arab racism can present in the false equivalence of advocacy for Palestinian human rights or Palestinian liberation with support for terrorism and in claims that treat criticism of the state of Israel or the ideology of Zionism as inherently hateful.

Blog Post 06.10.25

How Reconciliation Cuts Harm Civil Rights

The House-passed reconciliation bill proposes cuts and investments that would significantly harm civil and human rights, gutting vital services that help millions of families meet their basic needs.

Blog Post 05.14.25

Latino Voices Under Threat by the SAVE Act

The SAVE Act would have a devastating impact on the Latino community and other naturalized citizens, manufacturing insurmountable barriers to voting for many different groups.

Blog Post 04.30.25

Passing the Torch of National Leadership

In the 90s, the torch of national leadership passed to a new generation shaped by the civil rights movement as the Leadership Conference expanded its coalition, advanced landmark legislation, and prepared for the challenges of a new era.

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