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We are a city, a state and a nation in mourning right now. We grieve for the all-too-soon passing of our visionary leader in Jackson, MS, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba.

Mississippi Legislators are once again playing politics with women’ lives and intruding into women’s private, medical decisions. Presuming that they know better than a woman and her doctor, legislators are considering a new ban on abortions after 20 weeks.

By ACLU of Mississippi Youth Advocacy Coordinator, Constance Gordon

By ACLU of Mississippi Board Member, Laura Martin

The Mississippi Legislature started its 129th Session on January 7th, 2014. The legislative session has garnered attention as Mississippi legislators launched an agenda geared towards “Public Safety.” This year, the Democratic Legislative Caucus’ agenda discusses healthcare, education, state employee benefits, as well as roads and bridges. Republican legislators have promoted an agenda that attacks a range of issues from reproductive freedom to public benefit opportunities.

As Mississippians return to work and children return to school this Monday, they endeavor to keep New Year’s resolutions which include losing weight, reading more, saving money, etc. While all these resolutions are good and if kept are likely to put the person in a better circumstance regarding their health, intellect, and financial stance – I would like to add one more to your list which will make Mississippi a better place for all. This year resolve to treat every person you encounter with the same dignity and respect with which you want to be treated.

Rap superstar Macklemore is urging his fans to get the card "that lets my gay friends marry the hell out of each other." That's the ACLU's legendary membership card. "If you like being free like me, get the ACLU card today," the award-winning rapper advises in a video he launched today. "There is no other organization that I believe in more.The tireless work of the ACLU to preserve the freedoms of all

MYTH: Republicans and conservatives don't belong to the ACLU.FACT: The good work of the ACLU to enforce limits on government power attracts principled constitutionalists across political parties. The ACLU is nonpartisan and does not endorse political candidates.

ACLU TO PROTEST SAGGY PANTS BAN- the headlines proclaimed! When the Hinds County Board of Supervisors considered banning saggy pants in public, the ACLU-MS opposed the ban and organized a protest. Our members and supporters called and emailed asking, "What's the Problem?"