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What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious Freedom
In the ACLU's latest podcast, we learn about a 1962 Supreme Court decision recognizing that official, government-sponsored prayers in public schools are unconstitutional. As the fight for religious freedom continues, we've provided ideas for families who want to push back against laws that would impose religious doctrine and practices in public schools today.
By Hibah Ansari, Sahai John
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious FreedomPodcast
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.
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 Process
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.Podcast
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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Why We Need the Post Office to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Roughly 50 percent of Black families do not have access to affordable financial services. The post office can close that gap.
By Rakim Brooks
Roughly 50 percent of Black families do not have access to affordable financial services. The post office can close that gap.
By Rakim Brooks
Sheriff Kristin Graziano Wants to End Racist Policing
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Last summer, protesters and organizers called for a racial reckoning and a change to how our country's policies. In the wake of those protests, a sheriff’s race in Charleston County, South Carolina took shape with a reform-minded candidate Kristin Graziano taking on an establishment incumbent....
Racial Justice and Civil Liberties: An Inseparable History at the ACLU
Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.
By Ellis Cose
Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.
By Ellis Cose
How the Stimulus Can Help Decriminalize Poverty
Poverty isn't a moral failing, and it shouldn't be a crime.
By Emma Andersson
Poverty isn't a moral failing, and it shouldn't be a crime.
By Emma Andersson
Major Hack of Camera Company Offers Four Key Lessons on Surveillance
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By Jay Stanley
Sometimes what's sold as progress is anything but.
By Jay Stanley
Behind Closed Doors: The Traumas of Domestic Work in the U.S.
The U.S. government's failure to act has allowed domestic worker abuse to continue unchecked.
The U.S. government's failure to act has allowed domestic worker abuse to continue unchecked.
Unless Biden Acts, Trump’s Assault on Human Rights will Continue
We are asking a court for protection from Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
By Leila N. Sadat
We are asking a court for protection from Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
By Leila N. Sadat
State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives
Sen. McBride is a powerful example of how trans people are building a more inclusive public life.
By ACLU
Sen. McBride is a powerful example of how trans people are building a more inclusive public life.
By ACLU
Beyond the Bans: State Attacks on Abortion in 2021
In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious...
By Jessica Arons
In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious...
By Jessica Arons
State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives
The 2020 election was a historic year for lawmakers who identify as transgender; voters across the country elected six trans lawmakers to state office. Sarah McBride, was one of those lawmakers. Elected as a State Senator for Delaware’s first district, Sarah is now the highest ranking trans...
The 2020 election was a historic year for lawmakers who identify as transgender; voters across the country elected six trans lawmakers to state office. Sarah McBride, was one of those lawmakers. Elected as a State Senator for Delaware’s first district, Sarah is now the highest ranking trans...