Southern Poverty Law Center

?? We're Hiring! ?? The SPLC Action Fund is looking for an Executive Director to lead political strategy and expand our impact as a progressive force in the Southeast. This role will oversee New Southern Majority IE PAC & New Southern Leaders PAC, managing political campaigns, digital media, and cross-department collaboration to drive real change. If you have the vision and experience to shape the future of progressive politics, we want to hear from you! Apply now & help build power in the South. ?? #NowHiring https://lnkd.in/geNYTt5p

"The Trump Administration’s latest attempt to destroy the U.S. Department of Education by going around Congress and firing its workforce is an attack on every child in our public schools.,” said SPLC President and CEO Margaret Huang. “These actions will also deprive millions of students of opportunities for a higher education.” Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/gyji_ccK

?? We're Hiring! The SPLC is looking for a Regional Manager, Community Organizing to lead outreach and civic engagement efforts in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia. This role is about more than just mobilization—it’s about empowering communities, building trust, and ensuring every voter has the information they need to make their voice heard. This position will help strengthen civic engagement and drive meaningful change. Ready to make an impact? Join us in the fight for justice. Apply now! ?? #NowHiring https://lnkd.in/gaDpp4mB

For the last six decades, people have returned to the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge to commemorate the Civil Rights footsoldiers that marched for #VotingRights in 1965. This year, the 60th Anniversary Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee had a renewed sense of urgency amidst new threats of anti-democratic legislation. This Jubilee was a revival, encouraging people to join the fight for justice. #TheMarchContinues for voting rights and #Freedom for all. #SelmaJubilee60 #SPLCJubilee25 https://lnkd.in/eU63u4-H

The fight for voting rights is far from over. Sixty years after the march in Selma, state legislatures are still working to erode the Voting Rights Act and silence marginalized communities. In a new op-ed for Daily Kos, SPLC President & CEO Margaret Huang reflects on the sacrifices of civil rights foot soldiers and the urgent need to mobilize young people to protect democracy. ?? Read her full column here: https://lnkd.in/gbrwxfDQ

??? “Honoring the foot soldiers of Selma isn’t just about looking back, it’s about channeling their courage into our collective organizing strategies today.” – Tafeni English-Relf, SPLC Sixty years ago, Lynda Blackmon Lowery risked her life for voting rights. Today, those rights are under attack again. The Voting Rights Act of 1965, once a cornerstone of democracy, has been weakened. Policies like voter ID laws, voter purges, and new restrictions are designed to silence marginalized voices. But just like in 1965, change comes through collective action. Learn what’s happening now and how we push forward. https://lnkd.in/g4Nc-wrX #VotingRights #Democracy #Selma60

President Trump’s executive order declaring English as the official U.S. language aligns with a longtime goal of anti-immigrant hate groups like ProEnglish, founded by white nationalist John Tanton. By revoking language access requirements for federally funded organizations, this move creates new barriers for non-English speakers, further marginalizing communities that already face systemic challenges. Understanding the origins and impact of this decision is critical. #Hatewatch Here’s what you need to know. https://lnkd.in/gg4TYpF4

As Trump made clear in the first month of his second term, one of the goals of his administration is to reinscribe the hierarchies of race and gender. Trump has appointed cabinet members and staffers who have actively embraced conspiracy theories, bigotry and racism. These people could further dismantle the country’s hard-won civil rights infrastructure and deepen structural inequalities. Read more from #Hatewatch: https://lnkd.in/gJBG8B6W

The fight for justice isn't' over — it's' happening now. The SPLC's new podcast, #ApathyIsNotAnOption, ?delivers raw, unfiltered conversations on some of the U.S.'s most pressing issues: #Votingrights, fighting hate and extremism, ending mass incarceration of Black and Brown people, and #economicjustice. Listen to episode 1, exploring the ongoing fight for #civilrights in Alabama, the historical significance of the #SelmaBridgeJubilee, and the deep roots of activism that can pave the way to confronting new and evolving threats to civil rights: https://lnkd.in/gx8Ucrpk

“Secretary Hegseth’s unilateral actions stand in sharp contrast to the bipartisan, democratic process that led to the removal of Confederate names from nine military bases in 2023,” said Margaret Huang, president and CEO of the SPLC. “By reverting the name, this administration is choosing to endorse a horrific part of American history that celebrated slavery. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/gHCsNR_N