What they call their work
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 3 activities
- Legal support and information servicesFacilitates access to legal information, advice, and potential court representation for individuals affected by policies alleged to violate constitutional civil rights.
- National legal network for civil rightsEstablishes and maintains a nationwide network of attorneys and law firms to advance civil rights and liberties through coordinated legal action.
- Public advocacy and policy interventionIssues public letters, petitions, and comments to challenge policies related to race, gender, and identity in educational, medical, and cultural institutions. Activities include opposing race-based programming, gender ideology policies in schools, and discriminatory hiring or scholarship practices.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Arts and cultural collaboration networkCurates events to build professional and collaborative relationships among artists aligned with FAIR’s values and develops a professional network of arts advisors, institutions, and enterprises to support artists facing intolerance.
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Curriculum development and educational programmingDevelops and provides K–12 curricular materials, including a comprehensive high school Ethnic Studies course, the pluralistic 'Many Stories, One Nation' K-12 curriculum, literature guides for elementary students, and standalone lessons and videos for middle and high school civics and history. Also produces the 'Faces of X' video series to promote viewpoint diversity on race, gender, and capitalism.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding for artistic expression and shared humanityProvides grants and funding to support artists in creating films, performances, and exhibitions that emphasize freedom of expression and shared humanity.
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Constitutional and Government Accountability Litigation 1 activity
- Legal advocacy and civil rights litigationConducts litigation and files federal civil rights complaints to challenge policies and practices alleged to violate constitutional civil rights, including in education, housing, and public institutions. Examples include lawsuits and complaints against school districts, universities, and state agencies.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership and community engagement programsOffers membership providing access to educational programs, community initiatives, chapter activities, and volunteer opportunities.
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County and Specialty Medical Society Support 1 activity
- Professional network for ethical medical practiceOperates a nonpartisan professional network to advance ethical standards in medical practice and promote a culture of critical thinking and excellence.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Student and emerging professional development initiativesRuns a full-time summer internship program for undergraduate students and recent graduates focused on pro-human values and leadership development.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Teacher and educator support programsProvides professional development workshops for teachers implementing FAIR’s curriculum and operates a two-year fellowship program for educators who lead initiatives such as a national monthly book club focused on fairness and humanity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Research and policy analysis on education and identityProduces analytical guides evaluating Ethnic Studies programs and their effectiveness, develops educational content analyzing historical cases of identity-based division in education systems (e.g., 1930s Germany, 1960s China, 1980s–90s Rwanda), and maintains a Gender Healthcare Policy Map aggregating state-level policies affecting gender modification interventions for minors in the U.S.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MONICA HARRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $107K |
- ANGEL EDUARDO — CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT
- HEATHER BLAKESLEE — TREASURER
- LINCOLN JONES — SECRETARY
Who they work with
- American Library Association Partner — Cited as an authoritative source supporting intellectual freedom and the freedom to read.
- American Psychiatric Association Partner — Recipient of an open letter from FAIR regarding scientific accountability in gender-affirming care literature.
- Arizona State University Partner — Dr. Adam Seagrave, co-founder and co-director of the Race and the American Story Project at Arizona State University, is a key team member in developing the curriculum.
- FAIR Legal Network Network — Network of attorneys and law firms affiliated with FAIR to support its civil rights mission.
- FAIR in Medicine Network — Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism hosts the FAIR in Medicine network as a programmatic initiative.
- George Mason University Partner — Cites research from George Mason University on intolerance in schools.
- Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy Partner — Dr. Ashley Rogers Berner, a contributor to the curriculum, is Deputy Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy.
- Our America Foundation Partner — Co-filed a federal civil rights complaint with FAIR against the University of the District of Columbia.
- RAND Corporation Partner — References a 2022 RAND Corporation study on educational polarization.
- arts advisors Partner — Collaborates with arts advisors to develop resources and infrastructure for artists facing intolerance.
- enterprises Partner — Partners with enterprises in the arts sector to build supportive infrastructure for artists.
- institutions Partner — Works with arts institutions to support artists experiencing intolerance through shared resources and infrastructure.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Bridge-Building Civil Discourse over Censorshipmethodology: free-exchange-of-ideasBy promoting open dialogue, viewpoint diversity, and nonviolent bridge-building, we produce greater understanding and societal unity because exposure to competing ideas strengthens critical thinking and reduces polarization more effectively than exclusion or censorship.
- Legal Precedent Combined with Cultural Shiftmethodology: legal-and-cultural-shiftBy using civil rights litigation alongside grassroots cultural engagement, we produce sustainable social change because legal victories establish binding norms while public persuasion ensures broad acceptance and compliance.
- Pluralistic Historical and Educational Frameworkmethodology: pluralistic-historical-groundingBy grounding education in historical evidence and reciprocal analysis of identity and history, we produce more accurate and inclusive understanding because it allows marginalized experiences to be studied as both shaping and shaped by broader societal forces, avoiding reductive narratives.
- Pro-Human Culture through Shared Humanitymethodology: pro-human cultureBy emphasizing shared humanity and universal equality over identity-based categorization, we produce greater social cohesion and fairness because reducing the salience of racial or group differences fosters mutual respect and reduces intergroup bias.