The current government shutdown underscores that Medicaid access for all Americans is in jeopardy, which would leave us a less healthy country. Communities, families and children are depending on programs offered through Medicaid to help meet their basic needs. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nUYLjO

By mainstreaming conspiracy theories and threatening election workers, the far-right extremist movement is attempting to destabilize democratic institutions. Through public education and direct outreach, we encourage communities of color to register to vote and participate in elections.

#OTD in 1972, Barbara Jordan became the first Black woman elected to Congress from the South. She also delivered the first DNC keynote by a Black woman and helped pass Texas’s first minimum wage law. #TheMarchContinues

Listen to #LearningForJustice's "Slavery in the Constitution" episode of #TeachingHardHistory 🎧: https://bit.ly/4oIYpxX Legal historian Paul Finkelman explains the role slavery played in the U.S.'s founding & how the politics of slavery shaped the Constitution in ways that are still evident.

The Mid Missouri Minutemen militia and white nationalist Active Clubs are providing a template for collaboration between hard-right groups across the U.S. Read the latest #Hatewatch analysis on how the groups have adopted a model of networking closely: https://bit.ly/3XlwDet

Whether we're voting on elected officials or local ballot initiatives, exercising our #RightToVote is essential 🗳️. 🎥 Watch our full-length video on community activism with Sheryl Threadgill-Matthews, a #CivilRights Movement veteran and the founder of BAMA Kids Inc.: https://bit.ly/3JFvkUG

📣Learn how you can advocate for honest history education using this #LearningForJustice resource: https://bit.ly/3urBb8m When children learn history that is accurate, comprehensive and inclusive, they understand the forces that shape our world and make connections between the past and the present.

🚨We must strengthen #PublicSchools, not close them 🚨 #Atlanta Public Schools' facilities plan could lead to the closure or merger of schools across the city, directly impacting students. Learn how you can support Atlanta's schools 📲:https://bit.ly/3Wx0QXN

Everyone deserves the right to safe, affirming and inclusive environments in which to learn or work. The SPLC is dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights, dignity and freedom of the LGBTQ+ community in the Deep South and beyond. #LGBTQRights

📅 In or near #WilcoxCounty, #Alabama? RSVP and join us on Nov. 18 🔗: https://bit.ly/4qH7Vmi This gathering is our chance to connect, share ideas and explore how we can join together and tackle the issues impacting your community. Let’s listen, build and act together 🤝. #EconomicJustice #SPLCAL

The alleged shooter of the #Minnesota legislator killed this year was a minister steeped in Christian supremacy — the idea that certain theologies & churches should control all areas of our lives. #Hatewatch analyzes Christian supremacy & political violence occurring today: https://bit.ly/4hNuiCH

#OTD, the Civil Rights Memorial was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama. Designed by Maya Lin, it honors 40 civil rights martyrs. During the dedication, Julian Bond urged us to rededicate ourselves to the fight for freedom. #TheMarchContinues

GoyimTV is one of the most prolific hate sites on the internet. It features thousands of videos espousing racist, antisemitic, misogynistic and other extremist content. An SPLC investigation of GoyimTV found that it relies on other platforms for much of its infrastructure. https://bit.ly/4osD8bu

🌟New #ApathyIsNotAnOption episode: https://bit.ly/4kkwX7U This week, we’re discussing how everyday people can make their voices heard — even in the face of partisan redistricting & barriers to simply cast a vote. 🎙️ Listen as we engage with special guests like #Louisiana State Rep.Terry Landry Jr.

Want to help inform voters ahead of the Georgia municipal election? 🗳️ Join the SPLC and @faircount.bsky.social TODAY for a virtual phone bank and help us talk to Georgia voters about their rights! Register: https://bit.ly/3LaZBeh #TheSouthsGotNow #VotingRights

ATTN GA voters: Polls in DeKalb and Fulton counties are open one hour later today on Election Day! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polls across the rest of the state close at 7 p.m. #GAPol

The Superior Court of Cobb County, GA, has reversed the Board of Education’s decision to unlawfully expel a Black middle school student under a school disruption rule. The student heard of a threat to several Cobb County schools and warned two friends of the perceived danger. https://bit.ly/4oqSk94

After the killing of Charlie Kirk, the hard right escalated attacks on universities & educators. Free speech protections for university faculty & staff have been greatly eroded, resulting in a major impact on academic freedom and open discourse. Read the latest #Hatewatch🔗: https://bit.ly/3X9fMLX

Today is Election Day! Voting is the most powerful way to raise our voices in our democracy. If you have issues at the polls, call or text the voter protection hotline: ☎️ 866 - OUR - VOTE #TheSouthsGotNow #ElectionDay #Election2025

In 2005, #HurricaneKatrina's destruction impacted #NewOrleans' 2006 municipal elections with delays & severely depressed voter turnout. As severe storms continue, Katrina's impact must be a lesson for us to prioritize election resiliency. Revisit #LivingInTheWake: https://bit.ly/3JMHCdC

Election Day is TOMORROW, Nov. 4! Local elections are vital to our communities, so make your voice heard! Check your polling place ➡️: https://bit.ly/3MuwIoV Problems at the polls? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE. #TheSouthsGotNow

After the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, social media influencers, media outlets and politicians have used the killing to promote hard-right conspiracy theories. The SPLC's #Hatewatch team summarizes some of the often-repeated conspiracies: https://bit.ly/4oqIrIC

#OTD in 1868, John Willis Menard became the first Black man elected to Congress, but he was never seated. Lawmakers claimed it was “too early” to admit a Black member. Representation remains a fight. #TheMarchContinues

#OTD in 1980, the SPLC filed a case against the Invisible Empire, a KKK branch. The klansmen had beaten protesters in Alabama at a civil rights march in 1979. The klansmen were required to pay damages, do community service and refrain from white supremacist activity. #TheMarchContinues

In or near #Montgomery? Join us tomorrow for a deep dive into Shelly Dahmer's book "If You Don't Vote, You Don't Count" 📖. The SPLC is excited to host Dahmer at the #CRMC for a dynamic discussion of the book and the life and legacy of Vernon Dahmer and his fight for #VotingRights in #Mississippi.

Across the #DeepSouth, discriminatory systems keep communities in cycles of poverty, with generational wealth remaining out of reach for many. Learn about the SPLC's work pushing for data-backed, inclusive policies, fighting poverty & building #justice with communities 🤝: https://bit.ly/3YuKaS3

Following Charlie Kirk’s killing, hard-right groups pushed conspiracy theories that blamed the left, Democratic Party supporters and Black people. #Hatewatch analyzes how they have used the moment to promote their long-held conspiracy theories 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hVRW01

#OTD in 1994, the SPLC’s Harris v. James case ensured Alabama Medicaid patients could get transportation to medical care. The victory created a system still in use today. Access to care starts with access to transportation. #TheMarchContinues

The Critical Memory Project is a joint effort organized by the SPLC and several organizations and institutions in Germany and the U.S. that helps participants learn and reflect on the countries' complex history. Learn more about the participants' journey in the Weekend Read: https://bit.ly/4qArxIH

When police raided the Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969, the crowd did not run away or attempt to escape — they fought back. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Election Day is Nov. 4! Local elections are vital to our communities — make sure you make your voice heard! Check your polling place ➡️: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ Problems at the polls? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE. #TheSouthsGotNow

The SPLC works to dismantle white supremacy in public forums and online, exposes hate and anti-democracy extremism, and counters disinformation and conspiracy theories with research and resources. 📲 Check out our overview of hard-right activity in October 2025: https://bit.ly/4hBsLzr

Hey, Georgia! Today is the LAST DAY to vote early! 🗳️ Voting early is a great way to beat the lines. 🗣️ Get out and make your voice heard! #TheSouthsGotNow

For more than 50 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has stood on the front lines against hate and extremism. Since our founding, we have represented survivors of hate crimes, and we have a long history of holding hate leaders and groups accountable. We're not backing down. #RefuseHate

When nine military bases were renamed in 2023, it was to honor true American heroes instead of Confederates who fought to preserve slavery. That progress is essential. Our #Hatewatch piece assesses the post-#CivilWar Confederacy propaganda campaign that continues today: https://bit.ly/3Jan4Mj

Today, the SPLC filed a complaint opposing a Georgia county's Board of Commissioners selection process that has weakened Black voting power in elections. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/3Lo1Yup

Want to help inform voters ahead of the Georgia municipal election? 🗳️ Join the SPLC and @faircount.bsky.social TODAY for a virtual phone bank and help us talk to Georgia voters about their rights! Register: https://bit.ly/3JbFnR1 #TheSouthsGotNow #VotingRights

In the latest episode of Apathy Is Not an Option, civil rights icon Dolores Huerta and 2025 Atlanta Pride grand marshals Raquel Willis and Dr. Christy Perez share stories celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Atlanta Pride. 🎙️ Catch up before episode nine airs: https://bit.ly/4kkwX7U

The hard right pushed a number of common conspiracy theories after Charlie Kirk’s killing — among them antisemitic narratives falsely claiming that Jewish people or Israel orchestrated his killing. Read more in the latest from #Hatewatch: https://bit.ly/4qBuoB8

#OTD in 1967, Rev. King was jailed in Birmingham after defying a court ban on anti-segregation protests. He and Rev. Ralph Abernathy served 5 days, continuing the fight for justice. #TheMarchContinues

The U.S. is facing near-record levels of hate crimes. This October, we’re calling it what it is — a national crisis. Join us this HateCrimesAwarenessMonth to stand against hate and extremism in all forms. ✊ Add your name: https://bit.ly/48shJKp

🚨Atlanta Public Schools is developing a plan that could lead to the closure or merger of schools — a cycle that has never fixed the district's core issues. 📣 Learn how you can join us in demanding solutions that strengthen #WestsideATL schools, not shut them down 📲: https://bit.ly/3Wx0QXN

🚨 As the federal government shutdown persists, nearly 7 million people across the #DeepSouth who rely on #SNAP are at risk of being pushed further into hardship.🚨 📲 Read our statement urging Congress to put aside partisan differences and act now to end the shutdown: https://bit.ly/43JGw9r

Want to help inform voters ahead of the Georgia municipal election? 🗳️ Join the SPLC and @faircount.bsky.social for a virtual phone bank and help us talk to Georgia voters about their rights! Register: https://bit.ly/3LaZBeh #TheSouthsGotNow #VotingRights

#OTD in 1969, 15 years after Brown v. Board, the Supreme Court finally ordered the immediate desegregation of Southern public schools. Progress delayed is justice denied. #TheMarchContinues

As severe natural disasters continue to occur, federal funding must adequately support all communities. Revisit our #LivingInTheWake project, where we assess how the inequities Hurricane Katrina revealed 20 years ago are still relevant and in need of addressing today 🔗: https://bit.ly/4mHJ6o2

To truly address the U.S.’s hate crimes problem, we need the complete picture. #HateCrimesAwarenessMonth is our chance to start essential conversations about how to #StopHate from taking root in the first place and how to mandate hate crime reporting to ensure we have accurate data to help us.

Congress can end the government shutdown and stop the looming hunger crisis that will hit on Nov. 1 when the Trump administration pauses funding for SNAP. Tell your members of Congress to take action before Nov. 1 to reject these cuts and fully fund critical needs programs: https://bit.ly/48jiCoG

The Public Service Commission might sound obscure, but it decides how much you pay for electricity, how Georgia meets rising energy demand, and whether growth benefits people or corporations. Two PSC seats are on the statewide ballot this fall, and early voting runs through Oct. 31.

The Nazi swastika has a legacy of extremism, hate and pain for the millions of individuals impacted by hate-fueled violence. Extremist imagery is no costume. https://bit.ly/3LyaAyw