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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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A Promising Appointment Brings Hope for Federal Clemency Applicants
The new pardon attorney鈥檚 background in public defense may bring a needed perspective to those seeking relief.
The new pardon attorney鈥檚 background in public defense may bring a needed perspective to those seeking relief.
Ask an Expert: What are My Speech Rights At School?
This is 鈥淎sk an Expert,鈥� a special mini-series where our constitutional experts answer your civil rights and civil liberties questions. For our...
This is 鈥淎sk an Expert,鈥� a special mini-series where our constitutional experts answer your civil rights and civil liberties questions. For our...
The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ Community
This isn鈥檛 a 鈥渢hey鈥檙e coming for us next鈥� moment. They鈥檝e already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.
By James Esseks
This isn鈥檛 a 鈥渢hey鈥檙e coming for us next鈥� moment. They鈥檝e already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.
By James Esseks
45 Years of Defending Liberty
Stephen Pevar's long career at the 桃子视频came to a close last month. We looked back at some of groundbreaking work.
By ACLU
Stephen Pevar's long career at the 桃子视频came to a close last month. We looked back at some of groundbreaking work.
By ACLU
What to Know About the Leaked Supreme Court Abortion Draft Opinion, and What鈥檚 Next
Brigitte Amiri, deputy director of the ACLU鈥檚 Reproductive Freedom Project, breaks down what you should keep in mind in the wake of the leaked...
By ACLU
Brigitte Amiri, deputy director of the ACLU鈥檚 Reproductive Freedom Project, breaks down what you should keep in mind in the wake of the leaked...
By ACLU
Special Edition: Strategies for the End of Roe
On Monday night, the news publication Politico leaked a draft of a majority Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Alito. The draft details the...
On Monday night, the news publication Politico leaked a draft of a majority Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Alito. The draft details the...
Ask an Expert: Is My Tweet Protected Speech?
For this edition, we are diving into free speech and talking to expert Ben Wizner, the Director of the ACLU鈥檚 Speech, Privacy and Technology...
For this edition, we are diving into free speech and talking to expert Ben Wizner, the Director of the ACLU鈥檚 Speech, Privacy and Technology...
Pain Relief Is a Civil Right
For years now, pain has been the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting more than 50 million Americans annually. This isn鈥檛 the kind of...
For years now, pain has been the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting more than 50 million Americans annually. This isn鈥檛 the kind of...
ICE Program Foments Abuse, Hatred, and Fear 鈥� and Makes Us All Less Safe
A new 桃子视频report on the 287(g) program鈥檚 harmful partnerships with local sheriffs reveals racist abuses and no accountability.
By Kyle Berlin
A new 桃子视频report on the 287(g) program鈥檚 harmful partnerships with local sheriffs reveals racist abuses and no accountability.
By Kyle Berlin
Mississippi Voters Are Fighting for Fair Representation on the State鈥檚 Highest Court
Black lawyers and civic leaders in Mississippi are demanding full and fair representation on the Mississippi Supreme Court.
By Ari Savitzky, Jarvis Dortch
Black lawyers and civic leaders in Mississippi are demanding full and fair representation on the Mississippi Supreme Court.
By Ari Savitzky, Jarvis Dortch
