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Dec 2, 2022

Why the ACLU Supports the Electoral Count Reform Act

As we approach the second anniversary of January 6, Congress must address the vulnerabilities in our election certification process.
As we approach the second anniversary of January 6, Congress must address the vulnerabilities in our election certification process.
Congress convening to confirm the Electoral College votes cast in November 2020's election.
Congress convening to confirm the Electoral College votes cast in November 2020's election.
Dec 2, 2022

I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.

Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.
Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.
Donnie Ray Saxton with son Parker.
Donnie Ray Saxton with son Parker.
Nov 29, 2022

Lessons Learned from Our Classroom Censorship Win Against Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act

Here’s what the judge’s order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.
Here’s what the judge’s order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.
In the foreground (at an intersection,) two protesters carry signs with one reading "EDUCATION WITHOUT LIMITATION" and the other "TEACH US THE TRUTH", while in the background, other student demonstrators line an overpass protesting a proposal to...
In the foreground (at an intersection,) two protesters carry signs with one reading "EDUCATION WITHOUT LIMITATION" and the other "TEACH US THE TRUTH", while in the background, other student demonstrators line an overpass protesting a proposal to...
Nov 23, 2022

Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over

Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.
Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.
A sign that says "vote here" among a line of voters.
A sign that says "vote here" among a line of voters.
Nov 23, 2022

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

Chronic dysfunction and abuse within the agency call for a serious reckoning.
Chronic dysfunction and abuse within the agency call for a serious reckoning.
A young child holds on to her mother legs as they wait with other families to request political asylum in the United States, across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.
A young child holds on to her mother legs as they wait with other families to request political asylum in the United States, across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.
Nov 23, 2022

Two Cups of Broth and Rotting Sandwiches: The Reality of Mealtime in Prisons and Jails

As many Americans gather for Thanksgiving feasts, incarcerated people daily consume nutritionally inadequate and unpalatable food.
As many Americans gather for Thanksgiving feasts, incarcerated people daily consume nutritionally inadequate and unpalatable food.
A nutraloaf, a meal typically given to inmates for misbehavior.
A nutraloaf, a meal typically given to inmates for misbehavior.