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The Invisible Enemy

The Invisible Enemy

This quick-look report explores the deep psychological and spiritual wounds known as moral injury (MI) experienced by SOF personnel. Unlike PTSD, which is driven by fear, MI arises from events…

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Executive Order 14291: Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission

Executive Order 14291: Establishment of the...

The President has established the Religious Liberty Commission to reinforce and expand protections for religious freedom across the United States. This initiative responds to growing concerns about policies that may…

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Executive Order 14294: Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations

Executive Order 14294: Fighting...

This executive order addresses the growing concern of overcriminalization in federal regulations. With tens of thousands of complex rules—many carrying criminal penalties—it calls for greater transparency, accountability, and fairness in…

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Executive Order 14280: Reinstating Commonsense School Discipline Policies

Executive Order 14280: Reinstating Commonsense...

This executive order directs a return to discipline policies rooted in student behavior rather than statistical disparities by race. It overturns recent federal guidance that encouraged schools to evaluate disciplinary…

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Executive Order 14281: Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy

Executive Order 14281: Restoring Equality of...

This executive order seeks to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in federal enforcement, regulation, and civil rights law interpretation. It asserts that disparate-impact frameworks—where unequal outcomes may be viewed…

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YOUR RIGHTS in the Congressional Workplace

YOUR RIGHTS in the Congressional Workplace

This poster from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights outlines the protections afforded to legislative branch employees under the Congressional Accountability Act. It covers a wide range of rights, including…

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Barriers to Protection as of 2024

Barriers to Protection as of 2024

Asylum seekers in the U.S. continue to face significant hurdles under expedited removal policies, including rushed timelines, poor detention conditions, and limited access to legal counsel. The report reveals that…

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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom 2025 Annual Report

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom...

Religious freedom remains under siege across the globe, as authoritarian regimes and nonstate actors alike intensified their repression in 2024. From Nicaragua’s assault on clergy to China’s ideological control of…

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Bending Toward Justice: 60 Years of Civil Rights Laws Protecting Workers in America

Bending Toward Justice: 60 Years of Civil Rights...

For 60 years, civil rights laws have shaped workplace protections, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees in the U.S. From prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, and disability to expanding…

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United Nations: Information on Independent Human Rights Experts and Their Work

United Nations: Information on Independent Human...

Since 1967, the United Nations has relied on independent human rights experts, known as mandate holders, to address global human rights issues. These individuals, selected by the Human Rights Council,…

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Biometric Technology Report

Biometric Technology Report

Biometric technology is reshaping law enforcement, offering powerful tools to enhance public safety while raising critical discussions on privacy, civil rights, and accountability. The latest federal report highlights how biometrics…

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Project Labor Agreements: Best Practices for Both Project Success and Increasing Inclusion of Women in Construction Trades

Project Labor Agreements: Best Practices for Both...

Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are a powerful tool to drive construction project success while promoting equity and inclusion. By establishing clear workforce goals—like prioritizing hiring women, veterans, and individuals from…

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2024 General Election: Cross-Sector Checklist to Support Elections

2024 General Election: Cross-Sector Checklist to...

Elections are held in every state and territory across the United States, and in each of these locations, the administration of elections relies on infrastructure owned and operated by other…

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Best Practices for Designing Effective Voter Education Materials

Best Practices for Designing Effective Voter...

Effective voter education materials help empower people to take part in democracy. Easy-to-understand materials provide voters with the knowledge to make informed decisions. These best practices will guide you in…

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Government Pension Offset

Government Pension Offset

If you receive a retirement or disability pension from a federal, state, or local government based on your own work for which you didn’t pay Social Security taxes, your Social…

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