News & Commentary
The Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Policing is a Foundation to Build Upon
Two years after the murder of George Floyd, a new executive order on police reform offers a starting place, but does not go far enough.
From Japanese American Incarceration to the China Initiative, Discrimination Against AAPI Communities Must End
Our institutions and our country must live up to our American ideals and values, and stop the cycle of profiling and discrimination.
Impending Threat of Abortion Criminalization Brings New Urgency to the Fight for Digital Privacy
As the Supreme Court nears a ruling that could allow abortion to be criminalized by politicians, privacy activists and lawmakers must shift our approach in the states.
Six Ways You Can Join the Fight for Abortion Rights
This is a perilous moment for our rights, but there are still ways to take action to support and protect abortion rights
What to Know About the Leaked Supreme Court Abortion Draft Opinion, and What’s Next
Brigitte Amiri, deputy director of the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Project, breaks down what you should keep in mind in the wake of the leaked draft.
Your Guide to Talking About Attacks on Trans Youth
Misinformation is fueling an attack on trans youth in state legislatures. These attacks overwhelmingly focus on youth and schools.
Transgender and Non-Binary Leaders Tell Federal Court Trans People Deserve Joy at Any Age
Prominent transgender and non-binary people as well as businesses, professional associations, and medical professionals are speaking out against Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming health care.
Voices From Around the Country Join the Fight to Protect Arkansas Trans Youth
Trans Arkansans are in a fight for their lives and their list of supporters keeps growing. This week, 11 amicus or friend-of-the-court briefs were filed in the 8th Circuit in support of Arkansas trans youth who are challenging House Bill 1570, a healthcare ban politicians passed last year. And, two of the plaintiffs were featured in The New York Times highlighting the case and this life-saving care.
End of Year Message of Gratitude
We all know that 2021 was an immensely challenging year. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, state legislators came after our civil liberties with extraordinary wrath. From hateful attacks on our LGBTQ+ community to an assault on our voting rights to extreme attempts to restrict our right to an abortion or erase our racist history and deny while perpetuating systemic inequality, they placed our rights, our healthcare and our very lives in jeopardy.
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