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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 is it so hard to hold police accountable?
Police are supposed to “protect and serve” the community, but that’s a far cry from what modern-day policing often looks like in our country. The recent murders of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, George Floyd, and others highlight the need for drastic systemic change, yet again. ACLU Policing...
Police are supposed to “protect and serve” the community, but that’s a far cry from what modern-day policing often looks like in our country. The recent murders of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, George Floyd, and others highlight the need for drastic systemic change, yet again. ACLU Policing...
The Time for Thoughts and Prayers is Over
Minneapolis police conducted a racial terror lynching of George Floyd in broad daylight. President Trump’s reaction tells you all you need to...
By Jeffery Robinson
Minneapolis police conducted a racial terror lynching of George Floyd in broad daylight. President Trump’s reaction tells you all you need to...
By Jeffery Robinson
The Response to Protests Against Police Brutality is Not More Brutality
Police brutality against protesters and those documenting protests has only deepened the pain and anguish of Black communities.
By Vera Eidelman
Police brutality against protesters and those documenting protests has only deepened the pain and anguish of Black communities.
By Vera Eidelman
Police are Attacking Journalists at Protests. We’re Suing.
We are facing a full-scale assault on the First Amendment freedom of the press.
By Brian Hauss, Teresa Nelson
We are facing a full-scale assault on the First Amendment freedom of the press.
By Brian Hauss, Teresa Nelson
Pride 2020 is About Resilience, and we are Resilient Together
This year, we’re showing what Pride means to us with a new Pride 2020 zine summing up the year in LGBTQ rights, the meaning of pride to our...
By ACLU
This year, we’re showing what Pride means to us with a new Pride 2020 zine summing up the year in LGBTQ rights, the meaning of pride to our...
By ACLU
Know Your Rights While Protesting Police Brutality
The Constitution protects your right to protest, but it isn’t without risk. Stay safe and know your rights when interacting with police.
By ACLU
The Constitution protects your right to protest, but it isn’t without risk. Stay safe and know your rights when interacting with police.
By ACLU
Pauli Murray's Indelible Mark on the Fight for Equal Rights
Murray battled discrimination on the basis of sex and race throughout her personal and professional life, carving an intersectional approach to...
By Philippa Strum
Murray battled discrimination on the basis of sex and race throughout her personal and professional life, carving an intersectional approach to...
By Philippa Strum
President Trump has No Idea How Online Speech Works
The First Amendment forbids such blatant, thin-skinned efforts to stifle expression.
The First Amendment forbids such blatant, thin-skinned efforts to stifle expression.
Anthony Romero on Leading in a Time of Crisis
Our executive director has been with the ACLU for almost 20 years. He joined the podcast to discuss how he's leading the organization through the...
By ACLU
Our executive director has been with the ACLU for almost 20 years. He joined the podcast to discuss how he's leading the organization through the...
By ACLU
Maine’s ISP Privacy Law Does Not Violate the First Amendment, Much as ISPs Would Like for It To
Maine’s law gives us the power to say yes or no to the collection and use of our private information. It's time other states follow suit.
By Arianna Demas
Maine’s law gives us the power to say yes or no to the collection and use of our private information. It's time other states follow suit.
By Arianna Demas
