Toolkits, Guides, and How-tos
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- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
The SAVE Act: A Danger for Voters and for Democracy
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act is deceptive legislation that would make it harder for millions of eligible people to register and vote.
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- Ending Unjust Imprisonment
Preparing for possible ICE arrests on campus
TIP: To show that some areas are private (like classrooms or student lounges), mark them with a “Private” sign, keep the doors closed or locked, and have a policy that visitors and the public cannot enter those areas if not enrolled in classes or employed by the university.
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- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
Florida’s Got Now | Decidimos: Beyond the Vote
En Español IN THIS GUIDE We stand at a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, and it’s an exciting time because we have the power to shape our future in crucial issues such as voting rights, education and much more. This power lies in our voices and votes, which can significantly influence the election outcomes.…
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- Dismantling White Supremacy
Hindu Supremacy in the United States
In 2024, Southern Poverty Law Center staff interviewed eight experts and advocates working in the human rights space to explore the topic of Hindu supremacism and the myriad ways this ideology shows up in the United States. In the Series
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- Dismantling White Supremacy
Not Just a Joke: Understanding & Preventing Gender- & Sexuality-Based Bigotry
Young people are particularly vulnerable to gender- and sexuality-based disinformation and extremist manipulation. The network of adults who care for and support young people in their homes and schools and throughout their communities play pivotal roles in helping them build resilience against such manipulation. Not Just a Joke: Understanding & Preventing Gender- & Sexuality-Based Bigotry helps…
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- Dismantling White Supremacy
Hate Crimes Awareness Month
The FBI’s most recent hate crime report identified 11,862 hate crime incidents in 2023, the most since the bureau started collecting the data in 1991. While the FBI’s annual reports show only a small increase in hate-fueled crimes, they mark a continuing rise. To highlight this alarming trend, the Southern Poverty Law Center has designated…
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- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
Louisiana Voter Guide
En Español IN THIS GUIDE We stand at a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, and it’s an exciting time because we have the power to shape our future in crucial issues such as voting rights, education and much more. This power lies in our voices and votes, which can significantly influence the election outcomes.…
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- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
Georgia Voter Guide
En Español IN THIS GUIDE How to Prepare to Vote Key Election Dates Voter FAQs Voter Resources We stand at a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, and it’s an exciting time because we have the power to shape our future in crucial issues such as voting rights, education and much more. This power lies…
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- Dismantling White Supremacy
The Year in Hate and Extremism 2023
In 2023, the SPLC documented 1,430 hate and antigovernment extremist groups that comprise the organizational infrastructure upholding white supremacy in the U.S. The years since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection have been a time for the hard right to prepare. In 2023, those opposing inclusive democracy worked to legitimize insurrection, paint hate as virtuous and transform…
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- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
Alabama’s Got Now | Decidimos: Beyond the Vote
En Español “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democracy.” – John Lewis About Beyond the Vote Alabama’s Got Now: Beyond the Vote is the SPLC’s Alabama campaign aimed at providing educational information, resources and tools to help engage and mobilize communities to…
