We often ask survivors of sexual violence a familiar question:
Why didn’t you speak sooner?
The allegations in a recently filed lawsuit involving Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity suggest we should be asking another question just as urgently:
Why didn’t …
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
Published in 1964, Why We Can’t Wait is both a historical account of the Birmingham Campaign and a timeless reflection on the urgency of justice. Drawing from firsthand experience, Martin Luther King Jr. chronicles one …
The Subtle Demands of Assimilation
Covering is a deeply insightful examination of a form of discrimination that often goes unrecognized, yet profoundly shapes the lived experiences of marginalized individuals. Kenji Yoshino, a legal scholar and constitutional law professor, introduces the …
Angeline Boulley’s Firekeeper’s Daughter is a genre-defying novel that blends young adult fiction with thriller, cultural testimony, and social justice narrative. While marketed to teen audiences, this story offers vital insights for legal advocates, educators, and organizers. At Liberty Law, …
Invisible No More is a searing and necessary account of how state violence disproportionately targets Black women, Indigenous women, and other women of color in ways often erased from public discourse. At Liberty Law, where our advocacy is rooted in …
Becoming Abolitionists is part memoir, part manifesto, and part political education. Derecka Purnell, a human rights lawyer and longtime organizer, weaves her personal journey with a compelling case for police and prison abolition. At Liberty Law, where we work to …
Ballet is often seen as the pinnacle of grace, discipline, and dedication. But behind the curtains of some elite institutions, a darker reality persists — one of abuse, coercion, and lasting trauma. The recent lawsuit filed against the Richmond Ballet …
Mariame Kaba’s We Do This ‘Til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice is a powerful collection of essays and conversations about justice, freedom, and how we build a better world together. At Liberty Law, we believe in challenging …
Eve Ensler’s The Apology stands as a groundbreaking work of literature that challenges readers to confront the deep-seated trauma of abuse and the possibility of healing through imagination and empathy. This thought-provoking book delves into the complex dynamics of familial …
Photo credit: ABC News | Sean Combs guilty on 2 of 5 counts, acquitted of racketeering conspiracy, July 2, 2025.
At Liberty Law, our mission remains steadfast: to shine light on injustice, advocate for survivors, and move legal systems toward …
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