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The Leadership Conference

@civilrightsorg

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights — a diverse coalition advocating for policies that make our country more fair and free. Led by @mayawiley.

 Washington, DC
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Black History Month began 100 years ago as Negro History Week. Carter G. Woodson created this week to correct the record of Black contributions. A century later, the fight to tell the full truth about our history continues. This month, we honor the legacy. And we protect it.
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Claiming one group is unfairly hurt by civil rights is an old divide-and-conquer tactic. Our #2026CivilRightsMonitor poll shows it isn’t working: our communities are aligned, and attacks on one strengthen our unity. @MayaWiley and @CornellBelcher:
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What would it take for America to be exceptionally moral? @MayaWiley and @CornellBelcher on what five years of polling shows: most of us already share the values. Now we must make our voices heard on Election Day. #2026CivilRightsMonitor
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Voters deserve more than empty promises. In our Civil Rights Monitor poll, voters told us they’re waiting for leaders bold enough to take on both affordability & the fight to protect our rights.
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The midterms aren’t only about the high costs of living. Our newest Civil Rights Monitor shows voters care just as deeply about protecting their rights, and they’re waiting for leaders bold enough to take on both. @mayawiley and @cornellbelcher: amny.com/opinion/what-voters…
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Dolores Huerta was a beacon of hope for civil rights in this country and a leader who demonstrated that women lead and that labor rights are civil rights. Our country is better because of her work, and we commit to continuing her legacy. civilrights.org/2026/10/28/d…
The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta

The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta

Our country is better because of her work, and we will continue her legacy. We will forever be grateful for her courage.

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17 years ago, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act became law, protecting the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Our government has more responsibility than ever to protect communities still facing violence.
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We’re one week out from Election Day, and we’re counting on YOU to make your voice heard. Questions along the way? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to reach a trained, nonpartisan volunteer. 866ourvote.org/
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Eight years ago, a gunman murdered 11 worshipers at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in an attack rooted in white supremacy and antisemitic, anti-immigrant conspiracy theories. We remember the lives lost. No one should be fearful to worship freely.
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“Voting Is No Laughing Matter” — an @SPLCCenter campaign empowering students to vote ahead of the 2026 midterms. The message is simple: Your voice matters. You have power. Use it. capitalbnews.org/black-voter…
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"We the people” hold the power. Your vote is YOUR power. Use it. Find all the information you need to make your plan to vote here: vote.org
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brb, going to vote early
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ICE supervisor Brenden Cuni was named in multiple lawsuits alleging violent arrests. So why was he armed at the scene where ICE officers shot Oscar Belgal with his 5-year-old son in the car? ICE’s reign of terror needs to end. bit.ly/4juW0Hj
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Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias is the seventh person to die in ICE detention in Texas this year and the second in Laredo. He was a lawful permanent resident with a right to dignity and due process. We demand a full, independent investigation. bit.ly/4zLB5ob
Man who died in ICE custody in Texas was lawful permanent resident

Man who died in ICE custody in Texas was lawful permanent resident

A lawful permanent resident who lived in Texas for decades died in ICE custody in Laredo, prompting questions about his medical care.

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What do voters want from civil rights organizations like ours? Our new 2026 Civil Rights Monitor, a national poll of likely voters, has the answer, and it's a vote of confidence in our work. See the findings: civilrights.org/2026/09/30/c…
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Since January 2025, the U.S. Justice Department has dismissed 57 desegregation orders, 45 of them in the South. Without these orders, there is no guaranteed equal funding or access to advanced courses. Brown v. Board must be enforced, not erased.
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Just in from our 2026 Civil Rights Monitor, a national poll of likely voters: Families across the country are feeling the effects of the rising cost of living, and they’re calling on leaders to take action. See the full findings. ⬇️ civilrights.org/2026/09/30/c…
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Every car that passes a Flock camera goes into a searchable log — and far too often that access is abused by law enforcement. In Harris County, TX, leaders took residents' concerns seriously and will remove 60+ cameras. We need more independent oversight.
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Text reads: "Communities are fighting Flock: Cities around the country are removing Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers amid rising privacy and civil rights concerns." Logos are present in the bottom corners, and the handle @civilrightsorg is in the lower right corner.

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Trump named an AI czar, yet there’s still no federal law broadly regulating AI. Seems backward? That’s because it is. We need Congress to set guardrails and maintain oversight of AI to ensure we can hold companies accountable and protect people.
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As the midterms approach, don't let the noise drown out the facts. Know that your vote matters. Your vote is secure. And if you encounter any issues, you can call or text the election protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
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The Trump regime is so desperate to seize control and hold on to power that they’re trying to manufacture a crisis about Californians improperly voting or being improperly registered to vote. They do this to create a pretext for denying election results they don’t like.
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This is part of the authoritarian playbook. Manufacture a crisis, confuse voters, and hope voters stay home. But we won’t let that deter us. Your vote is your voice. They cannot silence yours.
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