Advancement Project
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Next generation, multi-racial civil rights organization inspiring and supporting national and local movements toward a just democracy.
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This year, we've witnessed a coordinated assault on democracy that puts us all at risk. How can our communities stand up and fight back against these threats?
Join us next Wednesday, Nov 12 for for an insightful conversation on the future of American democracy.
Register: bit.ly/fight-back-webinar
Join us next Wednesday, Nov 12 for for an insightful conversation on the future of American democracy.
Register: bit.ly/fight-back-webinar
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This year, we've witnessed a coordinated assault on democracy that puts us all at risk. How can our communities stand up and fight back against these threats?
Join us next Wednesday, Nov 12 for for an insightful conversation on the future of American democracy.
Register: bit.ly/fight-back-webinar
Join us next Wednesday, Nov 12 for for an insightful conversation on the future of American democracy.
Register: bit.ly/fight-back-webinar
21 million eligible voters, about 1 in 10 adult citizens, do not readily have access to any proof of citizenship. Half of all Americans—146 million people—do not have a passport at all. 69 million American citizens don’t have a birth certificate with their current legal name on it.
October 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
21 million eligible voters, about 1 in 10 adult citizens, do not readily have access to any proof of citizenship. Half of all Americans—146 million people—do not have a passport at all. 69 million American citizens don’t have a birth certificate with their current legal name on it.
The nonpartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has been asked to amend the federal voter registration form to require Americans to provide unnecessary documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
This is a blatant attempt to suppress the vote and creates a modern day poll tax.
This is a blatant attempt to suppress the vote and creates a modern day poll tax.
October 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The nonpartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has been asked to amend the federal voter registration form to require Americans to provide unnecessary documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
This is a blatant attempt to suppress the vote and creates a modern day poll tax.
This is a blatant attempt to suppress the vote and creates a modern day poll tax.
Everyone should have their voices heard at the ballot box. But a proposed rule change could block tens of millions of Americans from voting.
We must speak out to protect the right to vote. 🧵
We must speak out to protect the right to vote. 🧵
October 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Everyone should have their voices heard at the ballot box. But a proposed rule change could block tens of millions of Americans from voting.
We must speak out to protect the right to vote. 🧵
We must speak out to protect the right to vote. 🧵
October 21 at 3 pm ET: Join us for the first of a four-part webinar series on state legislatures using abusive preemption as a tool to circumvent and disrupt progressive advances and the ability of communities of color to build power and strategies to combat it.
Register: bit.ly/preemption-101
Register: bit.ly/preemption-101
October 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
October 21 at 3 pm ET: Join us for the first of a four-part webinar series on state legislatures using abusive preemption as a tool to circumvent and disrupt progressive advances and the ability of communities of color to build power and strategies to combat it.
Register: bit.ly/preemption-101
Register: bit.ly/preemption-101
What should you if you’re approached by the police? DC’s young people break down your rights when interacting with law enforcement.
Remember — we keep us safe.
Learn more from @freedcproject.bsky.social: freedcproject.org/rights
Remember — we keep us safe.
Learn more from @freedcproject.bsky.social: freedcproject.org/rights
September 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
What should you if you’re approached by the police? DC’s young people break down your rights when interacting with law enforcement.
Remember — we keep us safe.
Learn more from @freedcproject.bsky.social: freedcproject.org/rights
Remember — we keep us safe.
Learn more from @freedcproject.bsky.social: freedcproject.org/rights
What should you do when you’re stopped by the police? DC’s young people break down your rights when interacting with law enforcement.
Remember — knowing your rights is a great first step, asserting them is even better.
Learn more from @freedcproject.bsky.social: freedcproject.org/rights
Remember — knowing your rights is a great first step, asserting them is even better.
Learn more from @freedcproject.bsky.social: freedcproject.org/rights
September 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
What should you do when you’re stopped by the police? DC’s young people break down your rights when interacting with law enforcement.
Remember — knowing your rights is a great first step, asserting them is even better.
Learn more from @freedcproject.bsky.social: freedcproject.org/rights
Remember — knowing your rights is a great first step, asserting them is even better.
Learn more from @freedcproject.bsky.social: freedcproject.org/rights
With school back in session, we're drawing a national spotlight on the administration’s coordinated attacks against immigrant students and calling on school boards to keep ICE out of schools.
Join us Wednesday, Sept 10 at 11am ET for a virtual press conference.
Register: bit.ly/ap-press-conference
Join us Wednesday, Sept 10 at 11am ET for a virtual press conference.
Register: bit.ly/ap-press-conference
September 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
With school back in session, we're drawing a national spotlight on the administration’s coordinated attacks against immigrant students and calling on school boards to keep ICE out of schools.
Join us Wednesday, Sept 10 at 11am ET for a virtual press conference.
Register: bit.ly/ap-press-conference
Join us Wednesday, Sept 10 at 11am ET for a virtual press conference.
Register: bit.ly/ap-press-conference
Las comunidades inmigrantes y las escuelas están siendo amenazados. Pero los estudiantes y organizadores siguen luchando.
Este kit de acción tiene las herramientas para demandar la protección de estudiantes y familias inmigrantes ⤵️
policefreeschools.org/resources/ki...
Este kit de acción tiene las herramientas para demandar la protección de estudiantes y familias inmigrantes ⤵️
policefreeschools.org/resources/ki...
August 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Las comunidades inmigrantes y las escuelas están siendo amenazados. Pero los estudiantes y organizadores siguen luchando.
Este kit de acción tiene las herramientas para demandar la protección de estudiantes y familias inmigrantes ⤵️
policefreeschools.org/resources/ki...
Este kit de acción tiene las herramientas para demandar la protección de estudiantes y familias inmigrantes ⤵️
policefreeschools.org/resources/ki...
Additional safety tips:
Carry an ID if possible (but you don’t have to show it unless required in specific situations)
Write a legal aid number on your arm in case you’re separated from your phone.
Know the different agencies — MPD, National Guard, Park Police, and others may be on the streets.
Carry an ID if possible (but you don’t have to show it unless required in specific situations)
Write a legal aid number on your arm in case you’re separated from your phone.
Know the different agencies — MPD, National Guard, Park Police, and others may be on the streets.
August 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Additional safety tips:
Carry an ID if possible (but you don’t have to show it unless required in specific situations)
Write a legal aid number on your arm in case you’re separated from your phone.
Know the different agencies — MPD, National Guard, Park Police, and others may be on the streets.
Carry an ID if possible (but you don’t have to show it unless required in specific situations)
Write a legal aid number on your arm in case you’re separated from your phone.
Know the different agencies — MPD, National Guard, Park Police, and others may be on the streets.
You have the right to a lawyer:
Black youth deserve equal treatment under the law — speak your rights clearly and demand them.
If arrested, say: “I want a lawyer. I am staying silent.”
Do not sign anything without a lawyer present.
If you’re under 18, your parent or guardian must be contacted.
Black youth deserve equal treatment under the law — speak your rights clearly and demand them.
If arrested, say: “I want a lawyer. I am staying silent.”
Do not sign anything without a lawyer present.
If you’re under 18, your parent or guardian must be contacted.
August 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
You have the right to a lawyer:
Black youth deserve equal treatment under the law — speak your rights clearly and demand them.
If arrested, say: “I want a lawyer. I am staying silent.”
Do not sign anything without a lawyer present.
If you’re under 18, your parent or guardian must be contacted.
Black youth deserve equal treatment under the law — speak your rights clearly and demand them.
If arrested, say: “I want a lawyer. I am staying silent.”
Do not sign anything without a lawyer present.
If you’re under 18, your parent or guardian must be contacted.
You have the right to protest:
You can be in public spaces like streets and parks for protests.
If told to move, ask: “Am I free to go?” If yes, walk away calmly.
Federal troops are not DC police; they may have different rules, so staying calm, filming, and having a buddy are key.
You can be in public spaces like streets and parks for protests.
If told to move, ask: “Am I free to go?” If yes, walk away calmly.
Federal troops are not DC police; they may have different rules, so staying calm, filming, and having a buddy are key.
August 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
You have the right to protest:
You can be in public spaces like streets and parks for protests.
If told to move, ask: “Am I free to go?” If yes, walk away calmly.
Federal troops are not DC police; they may have different rules, so staying calm, filming, and having a buddy are key.
You can be in public spaces like streets and parks for protests.
If told to move, ask: “Am I free to go?” If yes, walk away calmly.
Federal troops are not DC police; they may have different rules, so staying calm, filming, and having a buddy are key.
You have the right to say no to a search:
If asked to open your bag, pockets, or phone, say: “I do not consent to a search.”
They may still search, but your refusal can help your lawyer fight it later.
If asked to open your bag, pockets, or phone, say: “I do not consent to a search.”
They may still search, but your refusal can help your lawyer fight it later.
August 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
You have the right to say no to a search:
If asked to open your bag, pockets, or phone, say: “I do not consent to a search.”
They may still search, but your refusal can help your lawyer fight it later.
If asked to open your bag, pockets, or phone, say: “I do not consent to a search.”
They may still search, but your refusal can help your lawyer fight it later.
You have the right to record:
You can film police, National Guard, or any federal agents in public spaces.
Stand at a safe distance and don’t interfere with their work.
They cannot take your phone or delete your videos without a warrant.
You can film police, National Guard, or any federal agents in public spaces.
Stand at a safe distance and don’t interfere with their work.
They cannot take your phone or delete your videos without a warrant.
August 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
You have the right to record:
You can film police, National Guard, or any federal agents in public spaces.
Stand at a safe distance and don’t interfere with their work.
They cannot take your phone or delete your videos without a warrant.
You can film police, National Guard, or any federal agents in public spaces.
Stand at a safe distance and don’t interfere with their work.
They cannot take your phone or delete your videos without a warrant.
You have the right to remain silent:
You do not have to answer any questions about where you’re going, where you live, or your immigration status.
You can say: “I’m using my right to remain silent.”
If you give your name, you do not have to say more.
You do not have to answer any questions about where you’re going, where you live, or your immigration status.
You can say: “I’m using my right to remain silent.”
If you give your name, you do not have to say more.
August 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
You have the right to remain silent:
You do not have to answer any questions about where you’re going, where you live, or your immigration status.
You can say: “I’m using my right to remain silent.”
If you give your name, you do not have to say more.
You do not have to answer any questions about where you’re going, where you live, or your immigration status.
You can say: “I’m using my right to remain silent.”
If you give your name, you do not have to say more.
Know your rights, know your power!
With the National Guard deployed and MPD under federal control, DC’s Black youth face heightened risks of surveillance, criminalization, and police interactions.
Here are five safety tips for keeping DC’s young people safe during occupation:
With the National Guard deployed and MPD under federal control, DC’s Black youth face heightened risks of surveillance, criminalization, and police interactions.
Here are five safety tips for keeping DC’s young people safe during occupation:
August 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Know your rights, know your power!
With the National Guard deployed and MPD under federal control, DC’s Black youth face heightened risks of surveillance, criminalization, and police interactions.
Here are five safety tips for keeping DC’s young people safe during occupation:
With the National Guard deployed and MPD under federal control, DC’s Black youth face heightened risks of surveillance, criminalization, and police interactions.
Here are five safety tips for keeping DC’s young people safe during occupation:
Thanks to everyone who attended our panel at @netrootsnation.bsky.social “Attacked on All Fronts: Organizing to Protect Students of Color”
Learn more about building free, safe, and welcoming schools, protecting immigrant students, and get organized for #BackToSchool at policefreeschools.org.
Learn more about building free, safe, and welcoming schools, protecting immigrant students, and get organized for #BackToSchool at policefreeschools.org.
August 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Thanks to everyone who attended our panel at @netrootsnation.bsky.social “Attacked on All Fronts: Organizing to Protect Students of Color”
Learn more about building free, safe, and welcoming schools, protecting immigrant students, and get organized for #BackToSchool at policefreeschools.org.
Learn more about building free, safe, and welcoming schools, protecting immigrant students, and get organized for #BackToSchool at policefreeschools.org.
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a landmark piece of legislation that has been gutted by the Supreme Court in recent years opening the floodgates for mass disenfranchisement targeting Black and other historically marginalized communities.
August 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a landmark piece of legislation that has been gutted by the Supreme Court in recent years opening the floodgates for mass disenfranchisement targeting Black and other historically marginalized communities.
Thursday, July 10 at 11 AM ET — Join Advancement Project and organizers on the ground for a media briefing ahead of the release of our latest paper "Our Silence Will Not Protect Us: Tracking Recent Trends in Anti-Protest Laws."
Sign up: bit.ly/protest-paper-release
Sign up: bit.ly/protest-paper-release
July 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thursday, July 10 at 11 AM ET — Join Advancement Project and organizers on the ground for a media briefing ahead of the release of our latest paper "Our Silence Will Not Protect Us: Tracking Recent Trends in Anti-Protest Laws."
Sign up: bit.ly/protest-paper-release
Sign up: bit.ly/protest-paper-release
Join us tomorrow, June 10 at 6 PM ET for Talk Justice Tuesday!
We're talking to Atlanta Community Support Project about the history of felony disenfranchisement and how directly-impacted Georgians are collectively exercising and demanding our civil rights.
RSVP: bit.ly/ReturningToRepresentation
We're talking to Atlanta Community Support Project about the history of felony disenfranchisement and how directly-impacted Georgians are collectively exercising and demanding our civil rights.
RSVP: bit.ly/ReturningToRepresentation
June 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Join us tomorrow, June 10 at 6 PM ET for Talk Justice Tuesday!
We're talking to Atlanta Community Support Project about the history of felony disenfranchisement and how directly-impacted Georgians are collectively exercising and demanding our civil rights.
RSVP: bit.ly/ReturningToRepresentation
We're talking to Atlanta Community Support Project about the history of felony disenfranchisement and how directly-impacted Georgians are collectively exercising and demanding our civil rights.
RSVP: bit.ly/ReturningToRepresentation
Join us on Instagram Live tomorrow at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT to discuss historic and recurring police violence against Black students and strategies to protect youth from police assaults in schools. #PoliceFreeSchools
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June 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Join us on Instagram Live tomorrow at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT to discuss historic and recurring police violence against Black students and strategies to protect youth from police assaults in schools. #PoliceFreeSchools
👉🏾 instagram.com/advancementproject
👉🏾 instagram.com/advancementproject
Join us tonight at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT on Instagram Live for a discussion with Puente Youth Movement on the sprawling school surveillance state and how we can keep students safe without relying on harmful surveillance technologies.
June 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Join us tonight at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT on Instagram Live for a discussion with Puente Youth Movement on the sprawling school surveillance state and how we can keep students safe without relying on harmful surveillance technologies.
Join us tonight on Instagram Live to to discuss current threats facing LGBTQ+ students and practical actions you can take to create safe and affirming schools where all students are free to be themselves.
May 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Join us tonight on Instagram Live to to discuss current threats facing LGBTQ+ students and practical actions you can take to create safe and affirming schools where all students are free to be themselves.
Federal immigration enforcement is stoking fear & racism across the country, threatening schools as sanctuaries of learning. But young people are fighting back.
Join us tonight on Instagram Live to discuss current strategies for disrupting the school-to-deportation pipeline & keeping students safe.
Join us tonight on Instagram Live to discuss current strategies for disrupting the school-to-deportation pipeline & keeping students safe.
May 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Federal immigration enforcement is stoking fear & racism across the country, threatening schools as sanctuaries of learning. But young people are fighting back.
Join us tonight on Instagram Live to discuss current strategies for disrupting the school-to-deportation pipeline & keeping students safe.
Join us tonight on Instagram Live to discuss current strategies for disrupting the school-to-deportation pipeline & keeping students safe.
Congratulations to Executive Director @jbrownedianis.bsky.social on receiving the @kettering.org Democracy Prize, a new international award honoring those who go beyond the ordinary to champion and defend inclusive democracy.
Judith is one of two inaugural winners alongside the late Alexei Navalny.
Judith is one of two inaugural winners alongside the late Alexei Navalny.
May 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Congratulations to Executive Director @jbrownedianis.bsky.social on receiving the @kettering.org Democracy Prize, a new international award honoring those who go beyond the ordinary to champion and defend inclusive democracy.
Judith is one of two inaugural winners alongside the late Alexei Navalny.
Judith is one of two inaugural winners alongside the late Alexei Navalny.