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We receive complaints from people across the state after being blocked from posting, tweeting, or commenting on social media accounts maintained by our state's public officials. On May 23, we sent the following letter to the General Assembly advising all legislators to adopt social media policies that maintain everyone's First Amendment rights online.

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of its enactment, interested parties in Delaware and throughout the country are investigating whether athletic programs are complying with Title IX.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and eligible voters can vote at any designated polling place in their school district. To learn more about the candidates and how to vote, visit VoteDelaware.org.

Earlier this year, Delaware State University students protested after receiving news of yet another case of sexual assault on campus—the fifth since the school year began. Students said that campus officials and law enforcement had a slow and ineffective response to reports of assault. Many students expressed this issue was part of a much larger problem with campus police. In response to the students’ protest, university officials agreed to create a Safe Space Coalition to address the systemic issues of how sexual assault and harassment is addressed at DSU.

Nominations are due by Wednesday, May 17th.

It's in everyone’s best interest to ensure returning citizens are successful. Their success improves public safety and strengthens our communities. Supporting formerly incarcerated people in their work environments is the key to bringing us closer to the Delaware we all want.

The Clean Slate Delaware Campaign kicked off Second Chances Month in Dover talking to lawmakers talk about expungement policies and the need to legislation that ensures every Delawarean has access to real second chance.

Ahead of Second Chances Month, Clean Slate Delaware a hosted a two-part storytelling training to elevate the stories of impacted voices in during the upcoming CSDE Lobby Day on Tuesday, April 4 at Legislative Hall in Dover.

Delaware State University President, Dr. Tony Allen, issued a statement this evening rescinding the decision to require DSU students to sign confidentiality agreements in order to participte in the newly formed Safe Space Coalition. "They (students) deserve our unwavering support in the face of adversity, and if we want them to be a part of the solutions to the University’s most pressing concerns, they need to know that such a process is clear and transparent," Allen wrote.We look forward to meaningfu