The origin of the 14th was the struggle to abolish slavery followed by ten years of Reconstruction. But white supremacy was and is resilient. The fight for equal protection and racial justice must continue.

Have you dated, loved, or married someone of a different race? Are you the child of an interracial relationship? Whomever you love, you should also give some love to the 14th.

Do you support the right of a woman to make decisions related to terminating a pregnancy? The 14th Amendment's due process clause and the presumption of liberty and privacy is part of what protects that right.

Are you one of the millions and millions of Americans who have used birth control to prevent pregnancy, or even breakouts? Who knew an amendment could be so sexy?

Were you born in the United States? If so, you are a citizen because the 14th says all persons born here are citizens.

Are you an immigrant? Well you are still protected by the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. The 14th made extra clear that the Constitution applies to both citizens and non-citizens. Just like immigrants, the 14th is a big part of what we love about this country.

Do you support equal access to quality education for all? The 14th helped strike down legally sanctioned “separate but equal” schools. In later years, the 14th secured equal access to education for undocumented children. Today, the fight for educational equity continues.

Have you ever been to a rally? Marched for your rights? You can protest legally in every city and state of the Union thanks to the power of the 14th - it applies the First Amendment to the whole country and to every person. (You can also speak up at school, thanks to the 1st and 14th.)

Do you value your right to remain silent? To not say anything that can be used against you in court? As those principles apply to your local police, you can thank the 14th.

If you are ever accused of a crime, you are guaranteed “due process”--i.e. a jury trial, and the services of an attorney to aid with your defense. Members of the jury can not be chosen or disqualified because of their race. While we know we must fight harder than ever to make sure “due process” is actually just, it helps to have the 14th on our side.

Are you religious? Would you want to practice your religion no matter what state you lived in? Do you choose not to be part of a religion? Either way, your right to choose your own religion, instead of your local or state government telling you, is thanks to the 1st and the 14th.

Did you or someone you care about have an intimate relationship with someone of the same sex? Or even get married to a person of the same sex? Well then you need to add the 14th Amendment (and its friend the 5th Amendment) to your power list!

Do you believe in “one person, one vote?” IF you are over 18, are you registered to vote? Have you voted? Please say you have!! Along with its friends the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments, the 14th Amendment also protects the equal right to vote.

Do you believe transgender youth should be able to use the facilities at school that correspond to their gender? Trans youth are entitled to equal access to education without discrimination because of the 14th Amendment.