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Breast Cancer Doesn't Discriminate Against Men

02/03/2012 – Today is World Cancer Day. Today we're reminded that cancer crosses all gender, race, class, and geographic lines and that we must work in unity to treat and prevent it.

The Komen Foundation: Just the Tip of Iceberg.

02/03/2012 – Last year, many states put politics before health and cut off funding for Planned Parenthood and other health care facilities that provide critical services for low-income women and men.

Daily Show Takes on Drug Testing of Poor People

02/03/2012 – Last night the Daily Show featured ACLU client Luis Lebron, a Navy veteran who refused to take the drug test required by the State of Florida for welfare applicants.

Victim of Brutal LGBT Bullying in Ohio School Tells His Story

02/02/2012 – The ACLU of Ohio is representing both Zach and his mother, and is working with his high school to ensure that something like this never happens again.

This Week in Civil Liberties (2/3/2012)

02/03/2012 – This week we sued the government for information on what program? Why was ACLU of Ohio client Zach bullied and beaten in school? Which movie rental company will be able to share ...

Let's Get Started!

It’s going to be a year of critical projects for you and the ACLU. Start your defense of freedom in 2012 by checking out the ACLU’s Workplan.

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Know Your Rights - Essential Resources From the ACLU

What are your rights if you’re stopped by police? Can you refuse a body scan at the airport? Can you take photos on the subway? Learn all this and more with our handy guides.