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DEI and Accessibility, Explained
Across the country, right-wing groups are working to dismantle long-standing anti-discrimination protections and statutory mandates by targeting what they broadly refer to as diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). These attacks on DEIA are not new.
Defending the Right to Read — Our Latest Lawsuit
Public libraries are pillars of democracy, ensuring access to diverse perspectives and information.
The Long Journey Home
For many people seeking safety, the journey to winning asylum in the U.S. is long. The ACLU goes behind the scenes of our new series, Letters to America, to reflect on what daily life looks like for individuals building a new home in the States.
“Here’s to the Work Ahead.” How I’m Honoring the Legendary Cecile Richards
Today, as on many other days, I told myself, “Be more Cecile.” Cecile is Cecile Richards, the marvel of a human best known as the president of Planned Parenthood.
How to Take Action on Inauguration Day and Beyond
Our civil liberties and civil rights are on the line. The ACLU’s guide helps to connect you with ways to advocate for our freedoms.
Our Legislative Agenda
Missouri’s Execution of Marcellus Williams: A Grievous Act of State-Sanctioned Murder
On Sept. 24, Missouri committed an irreversible and grievous act: it executed Marcellus Williams, a Black man who maintained his innocence until his last breath.
Outrage Into Action: My Experience Working with the ACLU
In June 2022, a couple of months before I joined the American Civil Liberties Union, I found myself on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., rallying and screaming in outrage at the Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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