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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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Airlines Want the Government to Create a New Passenger No-Fly List
No-fly lists are already a civil liberties nightmare. Congress should not create another.
By Jay Stanley
No-fly lists are already a civil liberties nightmare. Congress should not create another.
By Jay Stanley
Transgender and Non-Binary Leaders Tell Federal Court Trans People Deserve Joy at Any Age
Prominent transgender and non-binary people as well as businesses, professional associations, and medical professionals are speaking out against...
Prominent transgender and non-binary people as well as businesses, professional associations, and medical professionals are speaking out against...
A Scary Demonstration of What Unchecked Face Recognition Could Look Like
Video surveillance is becoming far more powerful than most people realize.
By Jay Stanley
Video surveillance is becoming far more powerful than most people realize.
By Jay Stanley
The Movement to Erase Black History and Culture
February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize the significant achievements and culture of Black Americans–from bell hooks to...
February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize the significant achievements and culture of Black Americans–from bell hooks to...
Three Key Problems with the Government's Use of a Flawed Facial Recognition Service
Forcing people to use private ID-verification to access tax accounts or other government services raises serious privacy and equity issues.
By Jay Stanley, Olga Akselrod
Forcing people to use private ID-verification to access tax accounts or other government services raises serious privacy and equity issues.
By Jay Stanley, Olga Akselrod
Making Space for Black History in the Classroom
Black history is hard to talk about, but learning about it builds my students’ confidence and empowers them to take life into their own hands.
By Anthony Crawford
Black history is hard to talk about, but learning about it builds my students’ confidence and empowers them to take life into their own hands.
By Anthony Crawford
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is Still Delaying My Health Care, Despite a Court Order
Cristina Iglesias has been denied medically necessary care for more than two decades because she is transgender.
By Cristina Nichole Iglesias
Cristina Iglesias has been denied medically necessary care for more than two decades because she is transgender.
By Cristina Nichole Iglesias
Holding Facebook Accountable for Digital Redlining
Online ad-targeting practices often reflect and replicate existing disparities, effectively locking out marginalized groups from housing, job, and...
By Linda Morris, Olga Akselrod
Online ad-targeting practices often reflect and replicate existing disparities, effectively locking out marginalized groups from housing, job, and...
By Linda Morris, Olga Akselrod
Why Is America So Keen on Separating Families?
This week we’re going to talk about families, and a uniquely American hypocrisy surrounding them. On the one hand, politicians are always talking...
This week we’re going to talk about families, and a uniquely American hypocrisy surrounding them. On the one hand, politicians are always talking...
One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Across our issue areas, the Biden-Harris administration has made some progress — but much work remains to be done.
By ACLU
Across our issue areas, the Biden-Harris administration has made some progress — but much work remains to be done.
By ACLU
