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This November, Freedom is on the Ballot
We’re sharing our battle-ready playbook to defend our civil liberties and civil rights in the event of a second Biden or Trump administration.
By Anthony D. Romero
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We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
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Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law
By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent that presidents are above the law.
By David Cole, Brett Max Kaufman
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Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?
America’s past is filled with examples where presidents could’ve been made King. How much do you already know?
By ACLU
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55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures
The ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence and discrimination continues to target sexual and gender minorities.
By Gillian Branstetter
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We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
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50 Years of Fighting for the Rights of Incarcerated People
The ACLU’s National Prison Project continues to ensure the Constitution’s protections reach every incarcerated person.
By David Fathi
The ACLU’s National Prison Project continues to ensure the Constitution’s protections reach every incarcerated person.
By David Fathi
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Learn About Where Secretary of State Candidates Land on Voting Issues
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
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A Tale of Two Victories: Abortion in Kansas and Michigan
On August 2nd, voters in Kansas came out in droves to protect abortion access in the state through a ballot measure. It was the first opportunity...
On August 2nd, voters in Kansas came out in droves to protect abortion access in the state through a ballot measure. It was the first opportunity...
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4 Things Public Schools Can and Can’t Do When It Comes to Dress Codes
As back to school season arrives, here's what to know about how far schools can and can't go when enforcing dress codes on students
By Galen Sherwin, Linda Morris, Eleanor Wachtel
As back to school season arrives, here's what to know about how far schools can and can't go when enforcing dress codes on students
By Galen Sherwin, Linda Morris, Eleanor Wachtel
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National Voter Registration Day is Today: Here’s What You Need to Know
When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
By Sarah Brannon
When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
By Sarah Brannon
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How to Start a Banned Book Club
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to...
By Eva Lopez
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to...
By Eva Lopez
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The Civil Rights Movement’s ‘Smallest Freedom Fighter’ on the Power of Your Vote
Sheyann Webb-Christburg shares her story of marching to Selma against the odds, and the responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
By Rebecca McCray
Sheyann Webb-Christburg shares her story of marching to Selma against the odds, and the responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
By Rebecca McCray
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A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot
Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.
By Rotimi Adeoye
Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.
By Rotimi Adeoye
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How to Fight Your School's Sexist Dress Code
It’s back to school season! And, this week we are digging into the wild world of dress codes. ...
It’s back to school season! And, this week we are digging into the wild world of dress codes. ...
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Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform
National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
By Udi Ofer
National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
By Udi Ofer
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