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ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Attorney Ashley Johnson reflects how Gloria Steinem shares the work of the ACLU and how it lit the way for her own future in advocacy.
By Ashley Johnson
ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's LegacyPodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
In our series, the ACLU has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
By Hibah Ansari
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
Through shadowy deportation agreements, the Trump administration is sending detained individuals to countries where they have no ties — and may face persecution.
By Sarah Mehta
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal CampaignPodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
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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States Must Take the Lead on Ending the War on Drugs
By Mark Cooke
By Mark Cooke
U.N. Human Rights Council: LGBT Rights Are Human Rights
For the first time ever, the U.N.’s Human Rights Council members adopted a resolution condemning violence and discrimination against those who...
By Devon Chaffee, Ian S. Thompson
For the first time ever, the U.N.’s Human Rights Council members adopted a resolution condemning violence and discrimination against those who...
By Devon Chaffee, Ian S. Thompson
Louisiana Passes Legislation Addressing Growing Number of Elderly in Prison
By Rachel Myers
By Rachel Myers
SCOTUS to Wal-Mart Women: You're on Your Own
Today, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a nationwide class action lawsuit challenging sex discrimination in pay and promotions at Wal-Mart cannot...
By Lenora M. Lapidus
Today, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a nationwide class action lawsuit challenging sex discrimination in pay and promotions at Wal-Mart cannot...
By Lenora M. Lapidus
"Forgiveness Means Giving Up All Hope for a Better Past."
By David A. Moss
By David A. Moss
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By Elana Fogel, ACLU, Inimai Chettiar
By Elana Fogel, ACLU, Inimai Chettiar
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By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
Democracy Tarnished in the Silver State
By Nicole Kief, Rebecca Gasca
By Nicole Kief, Rebecca Gasca
The Perfect Gift for Father's Day: Support the Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Let’s give more children the chance to celebrate their first Father’s Day.
By Martin Gill
Let’s give more children the chance to celebrate their first Father’s Day.
By Martin Gill
Supreme Court Says Cops and Courts Must Consider Child’s Age in Miranda Warnings
By Aziz Ahmad, Julian Letton
By Aziz Ahmad, Julian Letton