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Dec 24, 2024

Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good

Futile “content authentication technologies” are being pushed by companies and others.
Futile “content authentication technologies” are being pushed by companies and others.
Binary code on a screen.
Binary code on a screen.
Dec 17, 2024

The Electoral College: Why Are States Just Voting Now? | ACLU

The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The ACLU breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The ACLU breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
3D illustration of "Electoral College" script on a ballot box, with US flag as a background.
3D illustration of "Electoral College" script on a ballot box, with US flag as a background.
Dec 17, 2024

Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events – and Beyond

You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
Madison Square Garden, NY Rangers facade.
Madison Square Garden, NY Rangers facade.
Dec 16, 2024

Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives

Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
A hand taking harm reduction supplies for addicts from the middle of 3 bins.
A hand taking harm reduction supplies for addicts from the middle of 3 bins.
Dec 13, 2024

Trump’s Remarks on Birthright Citizenship, Explained

The president-elect has said he intends to end birthright citizenship. We break down why that’s clearly unconstitutional.
The president-elect has said he intends to end birthright citizenship. We break down why that’s clearly unconstitutional.
A birth certificate in front of an American flag.
A birth certificate in front of an American flag.
Dec 10, 2024

Why the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights Issue

On International Human Rights Day, the ACLU is advocating for a long-sought after reparatory justice to end the continued abuses against Black and brown communities.
On International Human Rights Day, the ACLU is advocating for a long-sought after reparatory justice to end the continued abuses against Black and brown communities.
An infant sits atop His Father's Shoulders As Marchers Cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge During the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the 'Bloody Sunday' Crossing of the Bridge in Selma Alabama.
An infant sits atop His Father's Shoulders As Marchers Cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge During the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the 'Bloody Sunday' Crossing of the Bridge in Selma Alabama.