We’re back at our desks, coffee in hand, and ready to roll. After a summer stretch where our pace slowed just a little, the Freedom for All Americans team is back in full swing!
Vacations are good for the soul, but the work we do requires clear focus, fresh energy, and a commitment to showing up for the communities we serve.
Our mission remains the same: report on civil and human rights, LGBTQ issues, safety and security, and crime trends across the country, with accuracy, accessibility, and heart. In the coming weeks you’ll see the results of a lot of behind-the-scenes work: updating legacy posts, replacing outdated statistics, and tightening analysis so our coverage reflects the country as it is today.
After a brief period of reduced activity, we’re now updating old posts, cleaning up outdated statistics, and making sure our coverage reflects the most current realities facing people in the United States.
We’ve built our credibility on steady research, careful fact-checking, and a human approach.
Our priority over the next few weeks is to make sure every major story we’ve published about safety and crime rates has the most up-to-date numbers possible.
We’re putting special emphasis on safety and crime reporting, refreshing the numbers on major stories and making the methods behind those numbers clearer.
At the same time, we’re widening the lens beyond crime statistics to ensure LGBTQ communities, immigrant communities, and other vulnerable groups see themselves reflected in our reporting.
On deck: the real-world impact of state safety programs on crime rates; fresh data on hate crimes and how those cases are prosecuted; how local organizations bridge the gap between policy and everyday safety; and the legislative shifts shaping LGBTQ protections in 2025.
New Projects We Plan
We’re updating and researching new stories in the turbulent society we live in nowadays. Our editorial team is preparing deep looks at:
- The impact of state-level safety programs on crime rates
- Fresh data on hate crimes and their prosecution
- How local organizations are bridging the gap between public policy and real community safety
- Legislative shifts affecting LGBTQ protections in 2025
Our small slowdown during the vacation period was temporary.
Now we’re back at full capacity, focused on making sure our coverage meets the highest standards of accuracy and empathy.
The next few months will be about rebuilding momentum, expanding our coverage, and deepening the trust we’ve built with our readers.
We’re excited to share that work with you. Stay safe, stay well.
