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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 ProcessPodcast
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.
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.
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
ACLU experts break down how data centers negatively impact communities, violate civil liberties, and how we can respond.
By Jina John
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil LibertiesPodcast
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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Finding Trans Joy Through Sports
More than 100 anti-trans bills have been levied in states across the country this year. These bills range from blocking trans youth from seeking...
More than 100 anti-trans bills have been levied in states across the country this year. These bills range from blocking trans youth from seeking...
We Need Accountability for Those Who Commit Violence Against Native Women
Law enforcement must be held accountable when officers abuse their authority to sexually assault the very people they are sworn to protect.
By Angeline Cheek, Lucy Simpson
Law enforcement must be held accountable when officers abuse their authority to sexually assault the very people they are sworn to protect.
By Angeline Cheek, Lucy Simpson
How Mastercard's New Policy Violates Sex Workers' Rights
Everyone deserves access to financial services and everyone should be able to make a living – sex workers included.
By LaLa B Holston-Zannell
Everyone deserves access to financial services and everyone should be able to make a living – sex workers included.
By LaLa B Holston-Zannell
Justice is on the Ballot: Make an Informed Decision for New Orleans Sheriff
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
Glitch in the Code: Black Girls and Algorithmic Justice
Imagine you’ve forgotten once again the difference between a gorilla and a chimpanzee, so you do a quick Google image search of “gorilla.”...
Imagine you’ve forgotten once again the difference between a gorilla and a chimpanzee, so you do a quick Google image search of “gorilla.”...
The People of South Carolina Deserve Fair Maps — And a Fair Process to Get There
While redistricting is taking place nationwide, the state of South Carolina has not shared its schedule for plans.
While redistricting is taking place nationwide, the state of South Carolina has not shared its schedule for plans.
What to Know About the Abortion Case Before the Supreme Court Today
Politicians are using every trick in the book in their attempts to force people to stay pregnant against their will — and they’re trying to...
By ACLU
Politicians are using every trick in the book in their attempts to force people to stay pregnant against their will — and they’re trying to...
By ACLU
What the Supreme Court Can and Can't Do About Mass Incarceration in the Current Term
As the high court heads into a new term, it’s important to keep an eye on critical cases while recognizing the limits of the bench.
As the high court heads into a new term, it’s important to keep an eye on critical cases while recognizing the limits of the bench.
10 Emerging Artists Share What Systemic Equality Means to Them
We worked with 10 visual artists to create images of what achieving Systemic Equality could look like — a vision of a more inclusive and...
By ACLU
We worked with 10 visual artists to create images of what achieving Systemic Equality could look like — a vision of a more inclusive and...
By ACLU
People Who Would Benefit from A Pathway to Citizenship Send Message to Congress
For the first time in a decade, Congress has a real opportunity to deliver a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants.
By Analise Ortiz
For the first time in a decade, Congress has a real opportunity to deliver a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants.
By Analise Ortiz
