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Today, the Supreme Court eliminated the federal constitutional protection of abortion rights set by Roe v. Wade and gave the authority to decide abortion rights to individual states. This decision threatens the lives of millions who will seek an abortion, especially Black, Indigenous, and people of color, and people working to make ends meet. Let’s fight back.

Juneteenth is now recognized as a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people, but this isn’t enough. This year, we’re highlighting the youth-led Black liberation work happening in the Alliance Network

Before embarking on the journey to implement our new five-year strategic plan, we wanted to take some time to celebrate 2021!

In early April, we took a week to dream of a future without student debt. April 4-8th we took a series of actions to tell President Biden the time to cancel student debt is NOW. Here’s a quick recap of the week and how you can keep the momentum going!

During our Dreams Not Debt Week of Action, Akii Butler gives us a glimpse into his struggle with student debt and how it affects his future, and his day-to-day.

Last year, our organizers were making moves in reforming education systems in their communities, so we checked in with them again to see how they’re making equitable and accessible education a reality for all.

This week we are taking action around our campaign Dreams Not Debt to put pressure on Biden and his administration to cancel ALL student debt.

This week, President Biden took the stage to deliver his first State of the Union Address where he spoke directly to the American people about his vision for the nation. And then it was our turn.  There were major hits like Biden’s enthusiasm to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman […]

One year ago, President Biden took office with Democratic control of the House and Senate because young people turned out across the country to deliver their victories in 2020. But right now, it is clear that young people believe the Biden Administration and both parties in Congress are failing them.

After embarking on a year-long process, Alliance staff, Board members, and executive directors in our network have crafted a five-year strategy that will guide the next phase of the Alliance.