In recent years, officials across Virginia have been rejecting large numbers of student voter registration applications that omit unnecessary details like a dorm room number. Today, in a significant victory for Virginia college students, a federal judge halted those rejections.

If you really want to learn about what DC needs listen to the people. Read this blog co-authored by DC organizer Afeni Evans, check out the DC campaigns. advancementproject.org/perspective/...

We know that what is called, “property crime” is closely tied to poverty, instability and long-term disinvestment. If we want real safety, we must invest in housing, schools, health care, youth opportunity and community infrastructure — not armed patrols and police occupations. (cont'd)

Thread--> The @washingtonpost.com missed the mark on this piece about the DC occuaption. The study cited board confirms that the deployment of federal forces did not reduce violent harm, yet it also makes the case for more policing based on the reduction of “property crime” --> WRONG!

When the rules change at the top, those in power don’t wait, they move. And if power is moving, the people must move louder. Our Power & Democracy staff attorney breaks down what has changed after last month's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and how we can build power moving forward.

The June primary will take place at a time when DC is under military occupation and as federal leaders have promised a “summer surge” of law enforcement. That's why we formed the DC Election Protection coalition with @freedcproject.bsky.social @lawyerscomm.bsky.social & @harrietsdreams.bsky.social.

HAPPENING NOW: Press conference and vote-in with the DC Election Protection coalition discussing June’s election while DC is under military occupation and an increasing surge of federal agents.

We keep us safe — and that includes as we vote. Tomorrow, join the DC Election Protection coalition @lawyerscomm.bsky.social @advancementproject.org @win-dc.bsky.social for a press conference and vote-in about making sure every voter in DC can vote safely this June. FreeDCproject.org/vote-in

Since the end of Reconstruction, abusive preemption has been used to undermine the self-determination of Black people and other communities of color. Download "From the Roots" to learn about the racist history of preemption and get organized to fight back against state power grabs!

From our schools to our communities, police do not keep us safe. Officers that roam school hallways are no different from the officers on the streets enacting violence to oppress, control, and intimidate Black and Brown people. #PoliceFreeSchools

DC is currently under military occupation and experiencing heightened federal policing — and our June primary is already underway. On June 8 and 9, learn how *everyone* can help keep voting safe this June with trainings from the DC Election Protection coalition. freedcproject.org/news/volunte...

At a time when DC communities are under military occupation and the administration is threatening law enforcement “surges,” it’s up to us to protect voters and our right to vote. Sign up to be an Election Protection volunteer on June 16 with @freedcproject.bsky.social and community partners.

Mayor Bowser has increased the DC police budget by over $40 million in the last six years, with plans to increase the police budget by another $89 million in 2027. We must demand an end to the crises-inducing policing by providing people with the care and resources they desperately need.

📣✊🏾 Student voices matter. It's time for school leaders to protect the young people brave enough to raise them. Act now to protect free speech at school: bit.ly/stand-with-students

Black political power is under attack in this moment. Fair maps are not just about lines on paper, they are about whether our communities have the power to choose leaders who reflect our values, our needs, and our future.

Today in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, crowds gathered for the National Day of Action. Activists, lawmakers, and everyday people pushed back against attacks on voting rights and Black political representation happening across the South. Here are scenes taken by Nikolai Pizarro on Instagram.

As thousands convene in Selma for "All Roads Lead to the South" (blackpowerwarroom.com/dayofaction/) here are 10 key points in the “people’s history” of the Selma struggle for voting rights that we all can learn from — key points that are needed especially now. www.zinnedproject.org/if-we-knew-o...

The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that we have unfinished business. This fight is ours — and we are going to finish it. Join us this Saturday in Montgomery to fight for our multiracial democracy. #DayOfAction #VotingRights

We’re challenging the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the results of the redistricting referendum in a blatant attempt to overrule the will of Virginia voters.

School leaders have a choice — either stand with students using their voices to make schools safe and inclusive for all, or stand by while their rights and safety are stripped away. Which side are you on?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act creates the first-ever federal private school voucher scheme for states. Your governor can choose to side with the Trump-Vance agenda for the wealthy and opt-in to this harmful scheme, or choose to invest in high quality public schools for ALL students and opt-out.

For much of St. Louis history, the state of Missouri has repeatedly stepped in to take away decision-making power from local residents, even when those decisions shape daily life and survival.

💻 May 11 Virtual Event 💻 RSVP and join us for a discussion on private school voucher efforts and steps you can take to oppose them 🔗: https://bit.ly/4d005hB We'll go over the past and present of vouchers and why the federal private school voucher program will be harmful to schools across states.

1/ The Callais decision is more than a court ruling it’s an assault on the hard won power of Black voters. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was born from generations of Black struggle against systems designed to dilute our votes and silence our communities.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map in a decision that marks a dark day for civil rights and democracy. By eviscerating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Court has stripped voters of one of the last effective tools to challenge racially discriminatory maps.

Florida House Bill 991 is unconstitutional and a clear violation of the National Voter Registration Act. We will fight for impacted voters in the courts and in the streets. Read our full statement with Florida Immigrant Coalition, Florida Rising, and Common Cause Florida.

55 years in the fight against hate. Still pushing forward. We’re ready for what comes next. Not alone in this work. Together, we will confront injustice. www.splcenter.org/beacon-hope-...

‪Yesterday, the Department of Justice launched an unprecedented attack on civil rights in an effort to stifle dissent and silence our communities. We stand in solidarity with @splcenter.org in the fight against hate, systemic racism, and the violence of white supremacy. We will not be intimidated.

We work every day to support local movements in achieving policy and organizing wins within their communities. But all too often, states are interfering in these hard-won gains to limit our power through a mechanism called abusive preemption. So what is preemption? And how can we fight back?

📣 Virginia voters—today, April 21, is Election Day! Make your voice heard in the statewide referendum election! If you have any questions or experience issues while voting, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE to connect with a trained, live volunteer who can help.

Victory! Virginia agreed to stop its illegal voter purge program that disproportionately impacted naturalized citizens on the eve of the 2024 federal election. This agreement marks an important step forward that protects Virginia voters seeking to vote in upcoming elections.

Did you know Immigrant Day of Resilience is coming up on April 15? 👀🧡
 Join our Community Call on Wednesday, April 15 @ 6:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm CT!
 👉Text POWERED to 787-57 or click here to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/unitedwedream/event/932720/?utm_source=social

A fast-tracked youth curfew extension in DC is being pushed as protection, yet it risks doing what policies like this have always done: over-police, over-surveil, and criminalize Black & Latine youth. We reject harmful curfew extensions! 1/8

We are facing a national school closures crisis playing out community by community, school board by school board highlighting a legacy of discrimination against Black students by Caddo Parish Public Schools.

We’re witnessing a coordinated assault on our democracy that puts us all at risk. Authoritarianism is rising. But so is our resistance. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the U.S. @carmen.advancementproject.org shares her perspective on reimagining the next 250 years of America's future.

NEW: Shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's version of the SAVE America Act into law, pro-voting groups sued to block it from requiring Floridians to prove their citizenship status beginning in 2027. The groups argue that the law harms voters and will face an uphill battle in court.

ICYMI We filed a lawsuit against Florida to block enforcement of House Bill 991. We stand with communities of color in refusing to accept legislation that dismantles civic participation and strips away hard-won opportunities to build power.

From The Roots is a powerful new zine that tells the story of how abusive preemption laws steal power from our communities, and uplifts the work of those fighting to reclaim this power and restore local control. A must read from @advancementproject.org 📝 advancementproject.org/resource/fro...

BREAKING: We're suing Florida to block a new restrictive “show your papers” law requiring documentary proof of citizenship to vote. House Bill 991 is an unlawful attack on the ballot box, one that will hit Black, brown, low-income, and student voters the hardest.

President Trump just signed an EO restricting mail-in voting. This is an unconstitutional attack on the right to vote, especially for voters of color, people with disabilities, and working people. We're not staying silent. Read our full statement here🔗 advancementproject.org/news/preisde...

1/Today, SCOTUS will hear arguments in Trump v. Barbara challenging birthright citizenship. Let’s be clear, this case is more than just about immigration. The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868 specifically to nullify the Dred Scot decision, which denied citizenship to people of African descent.

We, the Youth Power & Safety Collective, call on District leaders to stop advancing policies rooted in punishment and instead invest in and follow the leadership of young people themselves.

Students at over 150 New York City public schools now must use e-hall passes that can monitor how long a student is spending in the bathroom. Surveillance, like police, is a means of controlling students and only strengthens the school-to-prison pipeline. Know your rights 👉🏾 bit.ly/school-surve...

Join MFP, @civrightscorps.bsky.social, @advancementproject.org, & comrades on 3/30 for a virtual Black Mothers March Teach-in on the power of dissent & community access to family policing courts. RSVP to the Teach-In: bit.ly/BMM-courtaccess RSVP to Black Mothers March: bit.ly/RSVP-BMM ✊🏾💫

The SAVE Act will disenfranchise Black, brown, low income, and female voters. 21 million of us can't easily access our citizenship documents and 69 million married women who have taken their spouse's name do not have a birth certificate that matches their legal name.

HB 991 is a voter suppression bill. Modeled on the dangerous SAVE America Act, this bill will disenfranchise tens of thousands of eligible Florida voters, disproportionately purge new citizens from the voter rolls, and create an insurmountable barrier to the ballot box for many student voters.

Protest is powerful. Knowing your rights makes our movements stronger 💪🏾📣 Here are tips to protect yourself and others while protesting on campus.

🚨 No warrant, no entry. Here’s what to do when encountering federal agents and other law enforcement on your university’s campus.

Last/ This is not a drill. It's a full attack on our right to vote and we cannot normalize this. Protect state and local election authority. Organize, speak out, and be ready to challenge this in the courts and in the streets. Keep watching.