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March 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM

Honoring 60 years of civil rights progress

Southern Poverty Law Center Tell your member of congress to support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act today. Friend,Today marks the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement courageously marched over the Edmund …
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February 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Take Action: Tell Republicans No Cuts to Families, No Handouts for Billionaires

Southern Poverty Law Center President Trump and Congressional Republicans intend to take away health care and food aid. Today’s vote is our first opportunity to stop them. Friend,Today, the House plans to vote on the House budget resolution, which, if passed, wil…
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February 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM

Help Stop Linda McMahon’s Secretary of Education Confirmation

Southern Poverty Law Center McMahon has scant experience in public education and embraces extremist policies. Friend,Linda McMahon’s scant experience in public education, her embrace of extremist policies, and her disregard for the rights and dignity of all stud…
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February 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Stop Trump nominee Russell Vought for Office of Management and Budget

Southern Poverty Law Center Vought sought to strip protections from 88% of the agency’s workforce and make employees across agencies fire-able at will Friend,The Trump White House has nominated Russell Vought for director of the Office of Management and Budget (O…
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February 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Help block Pam Bondi's Senate Confirmation

Southern Poverty Law Center The Trump administration has selected Project 2025 lawyer Pam Bondi to serve as Attorney General Friend,The Trump administration has selected Project 2025 lawyer Pam Bondi to serve as Attorney General — and you can help oppose her conf…
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February 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Weekend Read: Why is it wrong to teach students about diversity, equity and inclusion?

Southern Poverty Law Center I wondered how I could teach without violating the law and how it would affect events for students. DONATE Why is it wrong to teach students about diversity, equity and inclusion? By Diana Bradford | Re…
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January 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Weekend Read: How Meta’s policy updates could encourage hate and threaten democracy

Southern Poverty Law Center The changes could have far-reaching and dire effects for democracy and for people who have historically been targeted by online hate.... DONATE How Meta’s policy updates could encourage hate and threaten democracy …
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January 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Elon Musk’s inaugural Roman salute and more Hatewatch news from this week

Southern Poverty Law Center Monday’s inaugural events took an unexpected turn when Elon Musk, the influential CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made an apparent Nazi salute Elon Musk’s Inaugural Roman Salute Sparks Outrage, Far-Right Praise READ MORE HERE …
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January 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM

On Inauguration Day, remember Martin Luther King Jr.’s call for economic justice

Southern Poverty Law Center Pursuing King’s vision is a way to protect his legacy and advance economic justice and racial equality. DONATE Friend,With Inauguration Day falling on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s understandable that this year’s Ki…
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January 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Weekend Read: Advocates fight for voting rights of formerly incarcerated people in Mississippi

Southern Poverty Law Center The woman told her, “You will never get a job because you have a felony,” Freeman recalled. DONATE Advocates fight for voting rights of formerly incarcerated people in Mississippi By Safiya Charles | Rea…
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January 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Why we’re leaving X (and how to keep in touch)

Southern Poverty Law Center After careful reflection, we have made the decision to discontinue active posting and engagement on X DONATE Friend,We joined X (formerly known as Twitter) in 2009 to amplify our mission: fighting hate, seeking justic…
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January 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Weekend Read: Tour highlights race-based poverty and inequity across Mississippi Delta region

Southern Poverty Law Center Overcoming more than a century of abuse and neglect was part of the purpose behind the inaugural Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour. DONATE Tour highlights race-based poverty and inequity across Mississippi Delta region…
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January 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM

5 ways to fight hate in 2025

Southern Poverty Law Center Here are five ways you can stop hate now. DONATE Friend,The United States has a disturbing history riddled with hate, racism and misogyny that appears impenetrable. The rising tide of hate seems never-ending, but we kn…
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January 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM

In the face of impending challenges, our values offer a guiding light

Southern Poverty Law Center 2025 will be a year that tests the resolve of the civil and human rights movement. Friend,As we ring in the new year and prepare for the challenges to come, we want to share an important message of perseverance, hope and light from SP…
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January 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Weekend Read: Vote Your Voice — Florida Justice Center critical to returning citizens

Southern Poverty Law Center Since the FLJC began in 2019, it has conducted more than 1,000 eligibility checks, including some 300 in 2024. DONATE Vote Your Voice: Florida Justice Center critical to returning citizens By Rhonda Sonn…
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January 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM

So close

Southern Poverty Law Center We need to make this goal, but we’re not there yet… Friend,With just hours to go, we’re about $81,300 short of our year-end goal.I really think we can reach it — if you haven’t yet made your donation, I hope you will help us close the gap…
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December 31, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Just a few hours left...

Southern Poverty Law Center Far-right extremists are trying to turn back the clock, but we won’t let them succeed. Friend,As a champion for racial and economic justice, you know just how important our work will be in 2025.It takes tremendous courage to stay in the f…
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December 31, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Your gift DOUBLED until 11:59 p.m.

Southern Poverty Law Center We can prevail only when we work together. Friend,As we turn the page to a new year — and a new administration — we must be ready to counter any attacks and use the full extent of the courts to thwart any attempts made to crumble our democ…
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December 29, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Far-right extremists are trying to turn back the clock

Southern Poverty Law Center Right now, your contribution to our work can have twice the impact. Friend,Far-right extremists are trying to turn back the clock — but we won’t let them succeed.VDARE.com, a notorious white nationalist propaganda website, published racis…
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December 22, 2024 at 8:02 PM

The year in review

Southern Poverty Law Center These are five stories that made an impact in the march for justice. Friend,2024 was a difficult year — and a stark reminder of why the SPLC’s work is more essential than ever. Throughout the year, we were able to shine a light on the …
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December 21, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Weekend Read: Alabama’s newly elected Black member of Congress stands on shoulders of family

Southern Poverty Law Center Shomari Figures is poised to reach a political office higher than anyone in his family before him. DONATE Alabama’s newly elected Black member of Congress stands on shoulders of family By Dwayne Fatherre…
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December 19, 2024 at 12:17 AM

Match alert: Every dollar DOUBLED

Southern Poverty Law Center Right now, every donation to the SPLC will be matched dollar for dollar. Friend,This is your chance to make 2X the impact in the fight for justice.Right now, thanks to a group of generous SPLC supporters, we’re excited to announce that all…
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December 17, 2024 at 1:15 AM

Priorities Survey for Friend

Southern Poverty Law Center Your input is needed! DONATE Friend,You’ve been selected to participate in a short two-minute survey to inform our 2025 Action Plan. Please complete this survey now. TAKE THE SURVEY …
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December 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Weekend Read: Westside Atlanta entrepreneur heads SPLC project to build office complex there

Southern Poverty Law Center For years, Adams has been an evangelist for revitalizing the Westside DONATE Westside Atlanta entrepreneur heads SPLC project to build office complex there By Esther Schrader | Read the full story here …
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December 11, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Not Just a Joke: Understanding and preventing gender and sexuality-based bigotry

Southern Poverty Law Center Young people are particularly vulnerable to gender- and sexuality-based disinformation and extremist manipulation. Friend,Over the next four years, we anticipate that targeted harassment along the lines of gender and sexuality will im…
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December 10, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Championing human rights today and every day

Southern Poverty Law Center We are still fighting for human rights in the United States. DONATE Friend,On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, setting forth — for the first time…
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December 7, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Weekend Read: Financing a better future: Mississippi must equitably fund its public schools

Southern Poverty Law Center Mississippi ranks 47th in the nation for per-pupil funding... DONATE Financing a better future: Mississippi must equitably fund its public schools By Julian Miller | Read the full story here …
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December 6, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Report: Georgia's Youth Legal System Overemphasizes Punishment

Southern Poverty Law Center Georgia has a school-to-prison pipeline that is fueled by a reliance on zero-tolerance policies and alternative schools. DONATE Friend,Our latest report, Only Young Once: Dismantling Georgia’s Punitive Youth Incarcerat…
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December 5, 2024 at 9:05 PM

LAST CHANCE: Get your SPLC holiday card today

Southern Poverty Law Center Make this holiday season special by honoring a friend or a loved one... DONATE Friend,Tomorrow is the last day to get your SPLC holiday card!Make this holiday season special by honoring a friend or a loved one — and th…
  Cherry Gamble, SPLC · [email protected]
December 4, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Quick update on our progress towards our MATCH Goal

Southern Poverty Law Center Deadline: 11:59 p.m. with only a few hours left to have your gift matched Friend, I wanted to provide you with a quick update on where we are towards our $1 million goal before we reach our critical deadline at midnight tonight. As you know, right n…
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December 3, 2024 at 10:16 PM

We’re so close! Help us meet our goal before midnight

Southern Poverty Law Center Every dollar counts, and every cent is so deeply appreciated by all of us at the SPLC. Friend,Thanks to your support, we are building lasting momentum that will grow through 2025 and beyond. You have helped us launch transformative progra…
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December 3, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Help us reach our goal

Southern Poverty Law Center The fight against hate and extremism is urgent. Give now so we don’t fall short. Friend,We urgently need your support in the fight to stop the spread of hate and extremism in our country.The fight against hate-fueled violence and discrimi…
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December 3, 2024 at 4:12 PM

[2x MATCH] Double your impact!

Southern Poverty Law Center Double your contribution to the fight by making a gift today Friend,Today is the day... your Giving Tuesday gift will be matched until midnight, Friend. That means your support will have 200% the impact in the fight for justice as we gear …
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December 2, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Your gift doubled TODAY — don’t wait!

Southern Poverty Law Center Help us get a head start on reaching our Giving Tuesday goal! Friend,Why wait until tomorrow to make your Giving Tuesday gift? Right now, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million — doubling your impact in the fight…
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December 1, 2024 at 10:28 PM

We’re on the front lines

Southern Poverty Law Center Your support powers our legal victories Friend,You know how vital the fight for justice is — especially in moments like these. Every day, the Southern Poverty Law Center’s legal team is on the front lines, taking on the hateful, racist ba…
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November 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Weekend Read: Mother, son fight back against discriminatory school discipline in Georgia

Southern Poverty Law Center Of the three students involved, only E.C. was severely punished. DONATE Mother, son fight back against discriminatory school discipline in Georgia By Rhonda Sonnenberg | Read the full story here …
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November 29, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Fuel the fight ahead of Giving Tuesday

Southern Poverty Law Center Act early and make your Giving Tuesday donation now. Friend,Giving Tuesday is a few days away, but you don’t have to wait! As one of our most dedicated supporters, we’re inviting you to take advantage of our Giving Tuesday matching gift ca…
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November 27, 2024 at 12:38 AM

Double your impact before Giving Tuesday!

Southern Poverty Law Center Don’t wait — your gift will go twice as far today! Friend,Giving Tuesday is almost here — but you don’t have to wait to make a difference. Right now, your gift to the Southern Poverty Law Center will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 …
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November 23, 2024 at 3:09 PM

First-time voters at historically Black Alabama university react to Trump’s win

Southern Poverty Law Center While the youth turnout rate this year appears to be down from 2020, students like McCray demonstrate the hope of an engaged youth electorate. DONATE First-time voters at historically Black Alabama university react to …
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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…