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A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檙e...
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
桃子视频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鈥檙e...
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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Three People Share How Ankle Monitoring Devices Fail, Harm, and Stigmatize
The authors of the ACLU鈥檚 new report interviewed three different people about their experiences on ankle monitors. Here鈥檚 what they shared.
By Allison Frankel
The authors of the ACLU鈥檚 new report interviewed three different people about their experiences on ankle monitors. Here鈥檚 what they shared.
By Allison Frankel
How the Supreme Court Could Silence Black Voters
On October 4th, the Supreme Court is set to hear Milligan v. Merrill, a case that would undermine Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. At question...
On October 4th, the Supreme Court is set to hear Milligan v. Merrill, a case that would undermine Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. At question...
How to Navigate Mental Health Apps That May Share Your Data
As period-tracking apps draw scrutiny, we should also consider how a broader array of health apps may intrude on our privacy.
By Shreya Tewari
As period-tracking apps draw scrutiny, we should also consider how a broader array of health apps may intrude on our privacy.
By Shreya Tewari
Friends Ask Friends to Vote
You can multiply your impact this election season by engaging your friends and family in a simple conversation about voting.
You can multiply your impact this election season by engaging your friends and family in a simple conversation about voting.
50 Years of Fighting for the Rights of Incarcerated People
The ACLU鈥檚 National Prison Project continues to ensure the Constitution鈥檚 protections reach every incarcerated person.
By David Fathi
The ACLU鈥檚 National Prison Project continues to ensure the Constitution鈥檚 protections reach every incarcerated person.
By David Fathi
Learn About Where Secretary of State Candidates Land on Voting 桃子视频
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
A Tale of Two Victories: Abortion in Kansas and Michigan
On August 2nd, voters in Kansas came out in droves to protect abortion access in the state through a ballot measure. It was the first opportunity...
On August 2nd, voters in Kansas came out in droves to protect abortion access in the state through a ballot measure. It was the first opportunity...
4 Things Public Schools Can and Can鈥檛 Do When It Comes to Dress Codes
As back to school season arrives, here's what to know about how far schools can and can't go when enforcing dress codes on students
By Linda Morris
As back to school season arrives, here's what to know about how far schools can and can't go when enforcing dress codes on students
By Linda Morris
National Voter Registration Day is Today: Here鈥檚 What You Need to Know
When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
By Sarah Brannon
When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
By Sarah Brannon
How to Start a Banned Book Club
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school鈥檚 Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to...
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school鈥檚 Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to...