What’s New

February 3, 2023

You accomplished so much in 2022 that it has us feeling optimistic about the new year! Here’s why we’ve got a good feeling about the fight to protect our rights in 2023.

January 13, 2023

Join us in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., by calling on President Biden today to establish a federal reparations commission to study this country’s legacy of slavery.

November 10, 2022

We partnered with Howard University earlier this year to launch a new fellowship program. Today we’re proud and excited to announce our first-ever class of Howard University Fellows! We can’t wait for you to meet them.

November 8, 2022

Wondering what ID you need to bring to your polling place, or what to do if there's a really long line? Here’s a handy guide to all the voting questions you didn’t even know you had.

November 4, 2022

Voter intimidation is on the rise around the country. But what does it look like, and what can you do if you’re harassed while trying to vote? We’ve got a quick guide with all the answers.

November 4, 2022

Voters in five states (Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont) have the chance to approve new language in their state constitutions that bans slavery. Wait—slavery?? Yup. Read to find out more.

November 4, 2022

Police unions are donating millions of dollars to political campaigns, including races for local prosecutors, to block reforms and evade accountability. Here’s what we should do about it.

October 19, 2022

Republican politicians in Georgia and elsewhere are making it harder for certain people to vote. But your vote is your power! Here’s what’s happening in Georgia, and what we can do to change it.

October 12, 2022

Some of our most fundamental freedoms are on the ballot this year. Check out this list of issues, races, and ballot items—and then vote to protect your rights!

October 5, 2022

Election Day is coming up, but politicians in a lot of states have imposed restrictions on voting. Do you know everything you need to know to cast a ballot where you live? Read this, and you will!

September 30, 2022

Milk with Dignity is a farmworker-led program that protects the rights of dairy workers. We talked with Thelma Gómez, a leader with Migrant Justice, about her life and her work to transform the dairy industry.

September 23, 2022

We’re proud to be joining Unlock Potential to provide employment opportunities for youth who face systemic barriers to employment and well-being. Here’s why it matters and how it’ll work.

September 1, 2022

Students at colleges and universities all over the US are demanding police accountability and an end to racial profiling and violence on and off their campuses. Here’s why it’s time to create true public safety everywhere in America.

August 1, 2022

If you live in an area that leans heavily Republican or Democrat, your primary is way more important than the November election! Learn more about why your primary vote could be the most important one you’ll cast all year.

July 5, 2022

We had the pleasure of speaking to Sara Weihmann, New Avenues’ Director of Social Enterprise, about ending youth homelessness in Portland, OR—and how running a Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop fits in with New Avenues’ mission.

June 30, 2022

If you listen to cable TV pundits or spend a lot of time on social media you might think this country is more divided than it’s ever been. But the truth is that Americans agree on much more than we disagree. Want proof? Keep reading…

June 24, 2022

Overturning Roe v. Wade is just the beginning. Here’s what striking down that 50-year-old precedent may mean for other fundamental rights.