America cannot meaningfully celebrate its democratic ideals without confronting the racial inequality embedded in its history and institutions

Universal entitlements of all persons regardless of nationality, status, or circumstance, grounded in international law. Includes civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. Promoted and monitored through treaty bodies, courts, and advocacy organizations operating at national and international levels.

Legal and political struggles over equal protection and freedom from discrimination in the United States, covering race, gender, disability, religion and LGBTQ+ rights. Concerns whether the state treats people equally, which is what separates the field from civil liberties and its limits on state power.