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Sep 19, 2022

How to Start a Banned Book Club

Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
A group of students reading around a desk.
A group of students reading around a desk.
Aug 31, 2022

UN Racial Justice Experts Call on Biden to End the 287(g) Program

Immigrant Rights'
The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.
The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.
Delegates converse while in attendace at the United Nations General Assembly on October 26, 2022 in New York City.
Delegates converse while in attendace at the United Nations General Assembly on October 26, 2022 in New York City.
Aug 31, 2022

From High School Activist to Full-Time Advocate

Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
A portrait of Henry Seaton.
A portrait of Henry Seaton.
Aug 11, 2022

Midterm Elections: How These Offices Impact Your Rights

Voting Rights
Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!
Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!
A red background containing white and gold stars, a large image of a hand with pen filling out a voting slip, white arrows, fill-in bubbles and the Capitol building.
A red background containing white and gold stars, a large image of a hand with pen filling out a voting slip, white arrows, fill-in bubbles and the Capitol building.
Jul 21, 2022

Here’s What You Need to Know About the House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.
While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.
A rainbow flag with the U.S. capitol in the background.
A rainbow flag with the U.S. capitol in the background.
Jul 15, 2022

Six Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Surveillance Technology

Community members, policymakers, and political leaders can make better decisions about new technology by asking these questions.
Community members, policymakers, and political leaders can make better decisions about new technology by asking these questions.
A close-up of a video surveillance unit set up in front of the U.S. Capitol building.
A close-up of a video surveillance unit set up in front of the U.S. Capitol building.