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This Law Criminalizes Black Trans Women
This Friday, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions trans people have made to society as well as raise awareness for the work...
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This Law Criminalizes Black Trans Women
This Friday, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions trans people have made to society as well as raise awareness for the work...
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Here's How New Mexico is Leading the Way for Voting Rights
In the face of federal inaction, New Mexican lawmakers are stepping up to enshrine voter protections in law.
By Zara Haq, Austin Weahkee
In the face of federal inaction, New Mexican lawmakers are stepping up to enshrine voter protections in law.
By Zara Haq, Austin Weahkee


This Law Criminalizes Black Trans Women
This Friday, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions trans people have made to...
This Friday, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions trans people have made to...


This Law Could Criminalize Everyday Conversations About Immigration
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.
By Elizabeth Gyori
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.
By Elizabeth Gyori


How Officials in Georgia are Suppressing Political Protest as ‘Domestic Terrorism’
Misguided, draconian laws are being used to punish and chill legitimate political protest.
By Sarah Taitz, Shaiba Rather
Misguided, draconian laws are being used to punish and chill legitimate political protest.
By Sarah Taitz, Shaiba Rather


Mandatory Reporting Is Destroying Families
Keeping kids safe is one of our greatest responsibilities as adults. But what if the main tool we use to protect children is actually preventing...
Keeping kids safe is one of our greatest responsibilities as adults. But what if the main tool we use to protect children is actually preventing...


My Son's Hair is Part of a Thousand-Year-Old Tribal Culture. His School Called it a 'Fad.'
The school’s requirement is a rejection of who he is and a demand that he sacrifice his culture and heritage to conform to baseless and unfair...
By Ashley Lomboy
The school’s requirement is a rejection of who he is and a demand that he sacrifice his culture and heritage to conform to baseless and unfair...
By Ashley Lomboy


My Conviction Meant 40 Years Without A Vote. Not Anymore.
Minnesota just restored the right to vote for people with felony convictions, like me.
By Jennifer Schroeder
Minnesota just restored the right to vote for people with felony convictions, like me.
By Jennifer Schroeder


An Idaho College Censored Their Reproductive Health Care Art, But These Artists Won’t be Silenced
Three artists whose work was removed from an exhibit at Lewis-Clark State College speak out about the shame, disbelief, and prejudice that...
By ACLU
Three artists whose work was removed from an exhibit at Lewis-Clark State College speak out about the shame, disbelief, and prejudice that...
By ACLU


Celebrating 60 Years of Gideon v. Wainwright
At a moment when our fundamental rights are increasingly eroded, now is the time to fulfill the promise of Gideon.
By Yasmin Cader, Emma Andersson
At a moment when our fundamental rights are increasingly eroded, now is the time to fulfill the promise of Gideon.
By Yasmin Cader, Emma Andersson


Trans Rights Are Women's Rights
Here’s why the rights of trans people are at the heart of gender justice for all.
By Ria Tabacco Mar
Here’s why the rights of trans people are at the heart of gender justice for all.
By Ria Tabacco Mar

