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November 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Holiday recipes from our Southern kitchens

Southern Poverty Law Center We hope you’ll have some fun in the kitchen preparing these family recipes DONATE Friend,During this holiday season, all of us at the SPLC are especially grateful for all that your generosity has made possible in our f…

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November 21, 2024 at 4:05 PM

SPLC holiday cards have arrived!

Southern Poverty Law Center Honor a friend or a loved one and their commitment to justice. DONATE Friend,Our 2024 SPLC holiday cards have arrived, which means you can honor a friend or a loved one – and their commitment to equity and justice – wi…

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November 20, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Trans voices cannot be erased

Southern Poverty Law Center Today is transgender day of remembrance DONATE Friend,On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, the SPLC honors and memorializes all those we’ve lost to anti-trans violence. Far too often, we are reminded that discrimin…

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November 19, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Our latest investigation

Southern Poverty Law Center The SPLC investigation uncovered the identities of 14 pseudonymous Not the Bee writers DONATE Friend,Earlier today on X (formerly Twitter), Seth Dillon, CEO of Not the Bee, accused the SPLC of “doxxing” several of his…

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November 13, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Hate is on the rise. Here’s how we’re fighting back.

Southern Poverty Law Center The SPLC is tracing and exposing the far-right extremists and hate groups that are targeting our communities DONATE Friend,Right now, extremists and hate groups are emboldened like never before. Hate-motivated violenc…

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November 8, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Abhorrently racist text messages

Southern Poverty Law Center Call us or submit your tip online Friend,In the days following the 2024 presidential election, many young Black people were harassed with abhorrently racist text messages.We condemn this public spectacle of hatred that makes a mockery…

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November 7, 2024 at 11:32 PM

The march continues

Southern Poverty Law Center Now, more than ever, we must work together to protect the values that ensure a fair and inclusive future for all. DONATE Friend,Long before Tuesday, we recognized the urgent challenges facing our democracy. Hate-motiva…

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November 6, 2024 at 10:49 PM

Together We Fight

Southern Poverty Law Center The march for justice must continue. DONATE Friend,As we reflect on the recent election, many of us feel the weight of what’s at stake. But while the results may have just been decided, our commitment to fighting for j…

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November 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Today is the day — go out and vote!

Southern Poverty Law Center We are putting everything on the line to ensure that all eligible voters make their presence known at the ballot box. DONATE Friend,Today is the day to make your voice heard. All that we’ve fought for — racial justice,…

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November 4, 2024 at 8:37 PM

Hateful disinformation has dire consequences

Southern Poverty Law Center Mass deportations, gutting abortion rights, erasing LGBTQ+ people and stripping Black and Brown voting power. DONATE Friend,In case you missed it, October was Hate Crimes Awareness Month. Part of our approach to ending…

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October 31, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Running low on time

Southern Poverty Law Center We are deeply grateful for your commitment to ending hate violence in our country. Friend,We are deeply grateful for your commitment to ending hate violence in our country. But, Friend, without your support, we cannot provide critical ser…

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October 31, 2024 at 1:10 PM

Friend, help us meet our goal by midnight

Southern Poverty Law Center Will you join us in the fight against hate and bigotry by making a special gift before tonight? Friend,Your dedication to our fight against hate and extremism speaks volumes, and we are eternally grateful for your advocacy.Through your su…

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October 30, 2024 at 5:47 PM

I wish we had better news to share

Southern Poverty Law Center The FBI’s data reveals the problem is getting worse... Friend,I wish we had better news to share.The FBI just released its most recent Hate Crime Statistics Act report, and the numbers are disturbing. The report, released just before Hate …

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October 28, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Let’s heal our communities together, now

Southern Poverty Law Center We cannot forget that behind every hate crime, there is a survivor, a family and a community that mourn and live in fear because of who they are... Friend,Hate crimes have reached an all-time high, with a staggering 60% increase over the …

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October 26, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Advocates seek aid for unhoused people in Alabama’s ‘Rocket City’

Southern Poverty Law Center “So now I’m back to square one.” DONATE Advocates seek aid for unhoused people in Alabama’s ‘Rocket City’ By Dwayne Fatherree, Investigative Reporter | Read the full story here Friend,Homec…

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October 25, 2024 at 6:05 PM

When disinformation breeds hate

Southern Poverty Law Center Mass deportations, gutting abortion rights, erasing LGBTQ+ people and stripping Black and Brown voting power. Friend,We’ve all seen the damage done when disinformation recklessly spreads and spills into our communities. Project 2025 is no …

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October 23, 2024 at 10:42 PM

Take action against disinformation today

Southern Poverty Law Center We’ve all seen what spreading disinformation can do to our democracy. Friend,We’ve all seen the damage done when disinformation recklessly spreads and spills into our communities. Project 2025 is no exception.Created by the Heritage Founda…

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October 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Hate crimes reaching an all-time high

Southern Poverty Law Center Hate crimes increased last year following 2022’s record-breaking report. Friend,The FBI’s 2023 Hate Crime Statistics Act report shows the number of hate crimes reaching an all-time high, up by 60% in the last five years. The report, which …

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October 19, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Teen seeks to remove Confederate imagery from Montgomery, Alabama, city flag

Southern Poverty Law Center Jeremiah Treece was filled with pride after he was chosen along with other youth leaders to attend City Council meetings in Montgomery, Alabama DONATE Teen seeks to remove Confederate imagery from Montgomery, Alabama, …

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October 18, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Online hate has gone unchecked

Southern Poverty Law Center We must stand up to protect our values and democracy for the generations to come. Friend,In 2023, Mauricio Martinez Garcia opened fire in an Allen, Texas, mall, taking the lives of eight people before ending his own. When police searched …

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October 16, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Our schools are suffering an explosion of hate and violence

Southern Poverty Law Center Hate crimes in schools and colleges have nearly doubled Friend,Our schools are suffering an explosion of hate and violence.Over the past five years, hate crimes in schools and colleges have nearly doubled, far outpacing the overall increas…

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October 12, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Sapelo Island residents fight to keep Georgia’s last Gullah Geechee community

Southern Poverty Law Center “We’ve paid taxes for years, but never got any of the infrastructure we were due.” DONATE Sapelo Island residents fight to keep Georgia’s last Gullah Geechee community By Dwayne Fatherree, Investigative j…

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October 11, 2024 at 2:17 PM

The Fight Against Hate Needs You: Urge Leaders to Take Action

Southern Poverty Law Center We must take bold action and demand credible hate crime reporting Friend,As you now know, hate crimes continue to plague our country in unprecedented ways. The latest FBI report found the highest t number since the agency began collecting …

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October 10, 2024 at 2:40 PM

Join us for a phone bank with Fair Count

Southern Poverty Law Center We need passionate individuals like you who want to help increase awareness of voting rights for criminal justice-impacted people in Georgia. DONATE Friend,The Southern Poverty Law Center is excited to partner with Fai…

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October 9, 2024 at 4:20 PM

SPLC Files Emergency Motion to Extend Voter Registration as Floridians Face Back-to-Back Hurricanes

Southern Poverty Law Center DONATE Friend,Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced emergency litigation on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) and the NAACP Florida State Conference (FL NAACP) to reopen the vot…

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October 7, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Taking perpetrators of hate violence to court

Southern Poverty Law Center We have a long history of holding hate leaders and groups directly accountable for the grave harms they cause Friend,For over 50 years, the SPLC has been at the forefront of the fight to prevent hate violence. Since our founding, our unma…

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October 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Black children in Florida face harsher school discipline, new SPLC report shows

Southern Poverty Law Center People across the country were shocked by a video showing the arrest of Kaia Rolle in her Orlando, Florida, school. DONATE Black children in Florida face harsher school discipline, new SPLC report shows B…

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October 3, 2024 at 2:03 PM

7 ways to prevent hate crimes

Southern Poverty Law Center We are pushing for preventative measures that will help promote safer spaces for all. Friend,We know that America has a hate crime problem. We also know the best way to protect ourselves and our communities from hate crimes is through prev…

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October 1, 2024 at 8:10 PM

The United States has a hate crime problem

Southern Poverty Law Center October is Hate Crimes Awareness Month Friend,The United States has a hate crime problem.The most recent FBI report shows the number of hate crimes reaching an all-time high. The number of reported hate crimes is up by 60 percent over the …

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September 30, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Florida's self-proclaimed 'tough love' policies hurt Black youth

Southern Poverty Law Center Five years ago in Orlando, Florida, a 6-year-old Black girl named Kaia Rolle was arrested after throwing a tantrum in class DONATE Friend,Five years ago in Orlando, Florida, a 6-year-old Black girl named Kaia Rolle was…

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September 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Alabama town stops prosecutions for late garbage bills after SPLC advocacy

Southern Poverty Law Center José Young saw firsthand how easy it was for young people to end up on the wrong side of the law. DONATE Alabama town stops prosecutions for late garbage bills after SPLC advocacy By Dwayne Fatherree, Inv…

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September 26, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Our power lies in our voices and votes

Southern Poverty Law Center This election cycle, we’re going all in on reminding voters just how precious their vote is. DONATE Friend,We stand at a pivotal moment in our nation’s history. Right now, we have the power to shape our country’s futur…

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September 18, 2024 at 7:32 PM

A record number of white nationalist groups and incidents

Southern Poverty Law Center Our researchers are at the forefront of tracking potentially violent groups... DONATE Friend,The Intelligence Project at the SPLC works to expose, prevent, counter and remedy hate and extremism in the U.S. today. Our r…

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September 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Exercise your civic duty today and every day

Southern Poverty Law Center Build collective power by registering or helping someone register to vote today. DONATE Friend,National Voter Registration Day is a time to celebrate our collective power as voters and advocate for those who are not ye…

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September 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month

Southern Poverty Law Center This period is an opportunity to acknowledge the resilience of Hispanic and Latinx communities in their pursuit of racial, civil and economic justice. DONATE Friend,Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Herita…

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September 12, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Join us for a phone bank with Fair Count

Southern Poverty Law Center We need passionate individuals like you who want to help increase awareness of voting rights for criminal justice-impacted people in Georgia. DONATE Friend,The Southern Poverty Law Center is excited to partner with Fai…

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September 10, 2024 at 8:56 PM

At the center of political violence

Southern Poverty Law Center Challenging hard-right, antigovernment extremist movements has never been more important. DONATE Friend,In 2023, the SPLC documented the highest number of active anti-LGBTQ+ and white nationalist groups we have ever r…

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September 7, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Vote Your Voice grantee puts public education on the agenda in Mississippi

Southern Poverty Law Center She founded an advocacy organization that would reach far beyond her local school district DONATE Vote Your Voice grantee puts public education on the agenda in Mississippi By Safiya Charles | Read the f…

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August 31, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Activists in Alabama city continue fight to contextualize Confederate monument

Southern Poverty Law Center The City Council meeting on May 7 was the last straw for Camille Bennett. DONATE Activists in Alabama city continue fight to contextualize Confederate monument By Safiya Charles | Read the full story her…

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August 28, 2024 at 8:42 PM

The disinformation campaigns that run rampant

Southern Poverty Law Center We can push back on the false narratives that jeopardize the communities we work hard to protect. DONATE Friend,The spread of disinformation is nothing new, but its harm has lasting effects on the communities we serve…

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August 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Don’t let down your guard: Learn how voter access laws affect you in 2024

Southern Poverty Law Center Voters casting a ballot in the South may encounter recently passed laws that could suppress the vote. DONATE Don’t let down your guard: Learn how voter access laws affect you in 2024 Friend,Voters casting…

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August 22, 2024 at 5:10 PM

SPLC, partners defeat all anti-LGBTQ+ bills during Georgia legislative session

Southern Poverty Law Center We guided parents, students, teachers and advocates from across the state who came together day after day DONATE Friend,I'm Isabel Otero, and I am the Georgia policy director at the SPLC. The 2024 Georgia legislative s…

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August 17, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Back on the job: Alabama town’s first Black mayor reinstated, sworn into office

Southern Poverty Law Center The town of Newbern admitted that it had deprived citizens of their voting rights for decades DONATE Back on the job: Alabama town’s first Black mayor reinstated, sworn into office By Dwayne Fatherree | R…

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August 14, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Fighting the extremist attacks on inclusive education

Southern Poverty Law Center A quality public education starts with recognizing our diversity as a strength. DONATE Friend,In recent years, the hard right has demonized public education, claiming it's a source of “radicalization” and “indoctrinat…

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August 13, 2024 at 6:35 PM

We pioneered a legal strategy... and we won

Southern Poverty Law Center The next 50 years hold incredibly potential, and we’re ready to get to work. DONATE Friend,In the early days of the SPLC, young lawyers in the Deep South employed a pioneering legal strategy of suing hate groups in ci…

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August 10, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Transformative Opportunities: The need for DEI programs in higher education

Southern Poverty Law Center I remember reading the headlines and thinking to myself, “I just barely got in.” DONATE Transformative Opportunities: The need for DEI programs in higher education By Gabriella Ramirez | Read the full sto…

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August 6, 2024 at 9:02 PM

We’re meeting the moment

Southern Poverty Law Center The values we care about so deeply and the gains made are being threatened. DONATE Friend,FIRST: Hard right, radical ideologies hit the mainstream. Extremist agendas to undo our democracy became more sinister with a wa…

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August 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Georgia teen with dyslexia gets education assistance, thanks to SPLC lawsuit

Southern Poverty Law Center Her school district in the Atlanta metro area ignored her learning disability... DONATE Georgia teen with dyslexia gets education assistance, thanks to SPLC lawsuit By Rhonda Sonnenberg | Read the full st…

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July 30, 2024 at 6:45 PM

Ending debtor's prison

Southern Poverty Law Center Jackson is just one of many who have been harmed by the town of Valley’s practice of arresting people who could not pay their bills. DONATE Friend,Nortasha Jackson of Valley, Alabama, was arrested and jai…

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July 29, 2024 at 6:35 PM

53 years of visionary work

Southern Poverty Law Center The next 50 years hold incredibly potential, and we’re ready to get to work. DONATE Friend,In the early days of the SPLC, young lawyers in the Deep South employed a pioneering legal strategy of suing hate groups in ci…

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