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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…

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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…

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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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