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Jan 31, 2021

Why it’s important to take action

The pandemic, a social uprising, turmoil from the presidential election were just a few of the things that spurred action last year. Although 2020 was filled with trauma and confusion, it allowed Americans...

The pandemic, a social uprising, turmoil from the presidential election were just a few of the things that spurred action last year. Although 2020 was filled with trauma and confusion, it allowed Americans...

Arianna Morgan Headshot
Arianna Morgan Headshot
Jan 29, 2021

What Does Free Speech Mean Online?

On At Liberty, we dig into how to reconcile social media bans and free speech rights.
On At Liberty, we dig into how to reconcile social media bans and free speech rights.
A smartphone showing Donald J. Trump's suspended Twitter account.
A smartphone showing Donald J. Trump's suspended Twitter account.
Jan 27, 2021

I’m Nonbinary. My Passport Should Show That.

The Biden administration must follow through on ensuring our right to an accurate ID that represents who we are.
The Biden administration must follow through on ensuring our right to an accurate ID that represents who we are.
Shige Sakurai with the sky in the background.
Shige Sakurai with the sky in the background.
Jan 22, 2021

An End to the Muslim Ban is Just the Beginning

On our podcast, we take a look at what a post-Muslim ban world may look like for those who bore the brunt of this harmful policy.
On our podcast, we take a look at what a post-Muslim ban world may look like for those who bore the brunt of this harmful policy.
A person holds up a sign that reads "No Muslim Ban" during an anti-Muslim ban rally at the Supreme Court.
A person holds up a sign that reads "No Muslim Ban" during an anti-Muslim ban rally at the Supreme Court.
Jan 21, 2021

What President Biden’s LGBTQ Executive Order Does and Doesn’t Do

The Biden administration has said they will follow existing federal law protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination — including in schools.
The Biden administration has said they will follow existing federal law protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination — including in schools.
President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.
President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.
Jan 20, 2021

Turning the Page on Trump to the Work Ahead

The ACLU has seen presidents come and go for 101 years. Our work continues.
The ACLU has seen presidents come and go for 101 years. Our work continues.
Collage of images from the founding decades of the ACLU including photos and newspaper headlines
Collage of images from the founding decades of the ACLU including photos and newspaper headlines