Why Courts Matter: The D.C. Circuit ArticleJul 11, 2013 Why Courts Matter: The D.C. Circuit Regardless of where you live or the issues you care about, the D.C. Circuit makes decisions on issues that matter to you. Jul 11, 2013
The D.C. Circuit: Rebutting Senate Republicans ArticleJul 11, 2013 The D.C. Circuit: Rebutting Senate Republicans Even though there are currently three vacancies on the 11-seat D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, Senate Republicans have signaled that they plan block any additional D.C. Circuit nominations made by President Obama. Jul 11, 2013
Why Courts Matter: National Security ArticleMay 1, 2013 Why Courts Matter: National Security Federal courts serve as a last resort in striking a balance between security and civil liberties. May 1, 2013
Why Courts Matter: The Environment ArticleMay 1, 2013 Why Courts Matter: The Environment Current vacancies must be filled with judges who enforce laws that protect the environment. May 1, 2013
Why Courts Matter: Diversity ArticleMar 20, 2013 Why Courts Matter: Diversity A diverse federal bench improves the quality of justice and instills confidence that judges understand the real-world implications of their decisions. Mar 20, 2013
Why the D.C. Circuit Matters ArticleMar 20, 2013 Why the D.C. Circuit Matters The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is often considered the second most important court in the land, after the Supreme Court. Mar 20, 2013
Why Courts Matter: Latino Rights ArticleMar 20, 2013 Why Courts Matter: Latino Rights The federal courts often must step in to stop laws or practices that violate the rights of minorities, and Latinos are the largest ethnic minority in the country. Mar 20, 2013
Marriage Equality at the U.S. Supreme Court ArticleMar 20, 2013 Marriage Equality at the U.S. Supreme Court On March 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, a ballot measure that repealed marriage for same-sex couples in California by amending the state constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman. Mar 20, 2013
Why Courts Matter: LGBT Rights ArticleMar 14, 2013 Why Courts Matter: LGBT Rights The federal courts play a pivotal role in the lives of gay and transgender Americans, often serving as the last resort in protecting LGBT rights. Mar 14, 2013
Sequestration and the Federal Judiciary ArticleFeb 27, 2013 Sequestration and the Federal Judiciary The sequester will make it even harder for Americans to access federal courts and gain justice. Feb 27, 2013
Why Courts Matter: Women’s Rights ArticleFeb 26, 2013 Why Courts Matter: Women’s Rights A description of why courts matter in the protection of women's rights. Feb 26, 2013
Why Courts Matter: Voting Rights and Shelby County v. Holder ArticleFeb 21, 2013 Why Courts Matter: Voting Rights and Shelby County v. Holder As we saw in the 2012 election, voting rights are still under attack, and so it has become more important than ever to have judges and justices who understand that the right to vote must be protected and all Americans – regardless of their background – have a right to fully participate in our democracy. Feb 21, 2013
Advocating Why Courts Matter Through the Media ArticleJan 29, 2013 Advocating Why Courts Matter Through the Media When we convince members of the media to cover our issues, they expose our knowledge and stories to a mass audience. Through this coverage, we can begin to influence public opinion and bring about change. Jan 29, 2013
Federal Judicial Nominations: 9 Steps from Vacancy to Confirmation ArticleJan 29, 2013 Federal Judicial Nominations: 9 Steps from Vacancy to Confirmation A description of each step in the federal judicial nomination process, highlighting when advocates can engage. Jan 29, 2013
Media Advocacy Tools ArticleJan 29, 2013 Media Advocacy Tools Media advocacy tools are what we use to attract a reporter’s coverage. Utilizing these tools at the correct “newsworthy” time will hopefully result in media attention. Jan 29, 2013
Sample Action on Nominee ArticleJan 29, 2013 Sample Action on Nominee A sample request letter to constituents to take action regarding a judicial nominee. Jan 29, 2013
Sample Press Release on Nomination Announcement ArticleJan 29, 2013 Sample Press Release on Nomination Announcement A sample press release in response to a judicial nomination announcement. Jan 29, 2013
Sample Press Release on Vacancy Announcement ArticleJan 29, 2013 Sample Press Release on Vacancy Announcement A sample press release in response to an announcement of a judicial vacancy. Jan 29, 2013
Sample Quick Quote on Nomination Announcement ArticleJan 29, 2013 Sample Quick Quote on Nomination Announcement A sample quick quote in response to a judicial nomination announcement. Jan 29, 2013
Twitter 101 ArticleJan 29, 2013 Twitter 101 Developing a profile on Twitter is essential to advocacy work. Jan 29, 2013
Infographic: An Easy Guide to Federal Judicial Nominations ArticleNov 8, 2012 Infographic: An Easy Guide to Federal Judicial Nominations Most Americans don't know how or why a federal judge is chosen. This infographic outlines the federal judicial nomination process step by step. Nov 8, 2012 Sandhya Bathija, April Carson