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Leila Rafei

Former Content Strategist

ACLU

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Feb 5, 2021

What It’s Like to Face a Deadly Pandemic Behind Bars

What It’s Like to Face a Deadly Pandemic Behind Bars

Jan 19, 2021

The Enduring Harms of Trump’s Muslim Ban

The Enduring Harms of Trump’s Muslim Ban

Nov 9, 2020

Putting Rap Lyrics on Trial is a Violation of Free Speech

Putting Rap Lyrics on Trial is a Violation of Free Speech

Aug 28, 2020

100 Years and Counting: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage Continues

100 Years and Counting: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage Continues

Aug 13, 2020

The Very Prescription is to Stay Home: What it’s Like to be Evicted During a Global Pandemic

The Very Prescription is to Stay Home: What it’s Like to be Evicted During a Global Pandemic

Jun 8, 2020

Three Missouri Voters Explain Why Everyone Should be Able to Vote by Mail in 2020

Three Missouri Voters Explain Why Everyone Should be Able to Vote by Mail in 2020

May 25, 2020

For Betty Riddle, Amendment 4 Win Makes Her A Part of Society, Not Apart

For Betty Riddle, Amendment 4 Win Makes Her A Part of Society, Not Apart

Apr 23, 2020

After a Lifetime Apart, COVID-19 Prison Release Reunites Mother and Daughter

After a Lifetime Apart, COVID-19 Prison Release Reunites Mother and Daughter

Feb 26, 2020

Family Separation, Two Years After Ms. L

Family Separation, Two Years After Ms. L

Jan 23, 2020

Amendment 4 is Still on the Line. Here’s What’s New.

Amendment 4 is Still on the Line. Here’s What’s New.