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A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election ProcessPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
ACLU experts break down how data centers negatively impact communities, violate civil liberties, and how we can respond.
By Jina John
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil LibertiesPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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Here’s What You Need to Know About the White House’s Plan to Promote Voting Access
Voter Registration Day provides an opportunity for Biden administration to expand access to the ballot box.
By Sarah Brannon
Voter Registration Day provides an opportunity for Biden administration to expand access to the ballot box.
By Sarah Brannon
Ohio’s New State Legislative Maps Are Unconstitutional – Here’s Why
This year, Ohio is the first state to pass statewide maps and is exhibiting what unfairly apportioned electoral district boundaries look like.
By Alora Thomas-Lundborg
This year, Ohio is the first state to pass statewide maps and is exhibiting what unfairly apportioned electoral district boundaries look like.
By Alora Thomas-Lundborg
Addressing Racialized Violence Against Migrants Requires a Complete Overhaul of Customs and Border Protection
Absent deep reforms, Border Patrol’s long history of racist, violent abuse means inhumanity like that displayed in Del Rio, Texas will continue...
By Shaw Drake, Kate Huddleston
Absent deep reforms, Border Patrol’s long history of racist, violent abuse means inhumanity like that displayed in Del Rio, Texas will continue...
By Shaw Drake, Kate Huddleston
Why We’re Joining the Call to Shut Down ICE Detention Centers
On too many fronts, the Biden administration is failing to deliver on its promises to end the inhumane treatment of immigrants. That’s why today,...
By Isra Chaker
On too many fronts, the Biden administration is failing to deliver on its promises to end the inhumane treatment of immigrants. That’s why today,...
By Isra Chaker
Cruel and Violating: How Texas’ Abortion Law Assaults Our Fundamental Rights
The fight to block Texas' radical new abortion restrictions.
By Paige Alexandria
The fight to block Texas' radical new abortion restrictions.
By Paige Alexandria
How Much Do You Know about Redistricting?
How does redistricting become gerrymandering, and what does that mean for your voting rights? Test your knowledge.
By ACLU
How does redistricting become gerrymandering, and what does that mean for your voting rights? Test your knowledge.
By ACLU
Blues Musician Challenges White Supremacy One KKK Member at a Time
As the political divide deepens through disinformation campaigns about the election results, vaccines, 9/11, and more, it can feel like unity and...
As the political divide deepens through disinformation campaigns about the election results, vaccines, 9/11, and more, it can feel like unity and...
Ivermectin “Treatment” in Arkansas Jail Illustrates Systemic Abuse
Jails have proven they can’t care for or protect people from COVID-19. They must decarcerate now.
By Holly Dickson, Corene Kendrick
Jails have proven they can’t care for or protect people from COVID-19. They must decarcerate now.
By Holly Dickson, Corene Kendrick
Remembering Damon Thibodeaux, Who Survived Death Row
Exonerated and freed from death row in 2012, Damon’s life was cut short far too soon by COVID-19.
Exonerated and freed from death row in 2012, Damon’s life was cut short far too soon by COVID-19.
Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence Starts With Institutional Reform
How can institutions encourage public trust in AI? Make themselves more trustworthy.
How can institutions encourage public trust in AI? Make themselves more trustworthy.
