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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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West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
By Heather L. Weaver
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
By Heather L. Weaver
Reckoning with America's Racial Residential Segregation
Housing is the bedrock of American society, and one of the major determinants for life outcomes like health, income, and educational opportunity....
Housing is the bedrock of American society, and one of the major determinants for life outcomes like health, income, and educational opportunity....
Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We’re Fighting Back
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters,...
By Lauren Johnson
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters,...
By Lauren Johnson
Crossing the Bridge Together: The Fight for Voting Rights Marches On
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
By JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
By JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist
Firestorm Over Green Bay City Hall Surveillance Microphones is a Reminder of Country We Don’t Want to Live In
Blanket audio surveillance is legally problematic, susceptible to abuse, and should not become widespread.
By Jay Stanley
Blanket audio surveillance is legally problematic, susceptible to abuse, and should not become widespread.
By Jay Stanley
Texas’ Attempt to Tear Parents and Trans Youth Apart, One Year Later
As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.
By Brian Klosterboer
As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.
By Brian Klosterboer
Jon Batiste on the Joy of Black Music
Today, we’re digging into the archives and sharing one of our most celebratory episodes, because we all need a little joy, right? Please enjoy...
Today, we’re digging into the archives and sharing one of our most celebratory episodes, because we all need a little joy, right? Please enjoy...
Is This the End of the Internet As We Know It?
This month, the Supreme Court heard two cases that could forever change the way we interact online.
This month, the Supreme Court heard two cases that could forever change the way we interact online.
Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories
We talked to the author of one of the most banned books in the country about the unique power of books and why Black queer voices are so...
By ACLU
We talked to the author of one of the most banned books in the country about the unique power of books and why Black queer voices are so...
By ACLU
Their Memoir Is One of the Most Banned Books in America
Over the past two years, we've seen a dramatic increase in the number of books being banned or challenged in school districts across the country....
Over the past two years, we've seen a dramatic increase in the number of books being banned or challenged in school districts across the country....
