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Dec 8, 2022

The Child Welfare System Needs an Overhaul

I thought I would help families by working in the foster care system. Instead I found a system that was quick to separate children from their parents because they were living in poverty.
I thought I would help families by working in the foster care system. Instead I found a system that was quick to separate children from their parents because they were living in poverty.
An intake call screening center for the Allegheny County Children and Youth Services office.
An intake call screening center for the Allegheny County Children and Youth Services office.
Dec 6, 2022

Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy

North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.
North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.
An elected official reviews a map of North Carolina districts at select committee meeting on redistricting.
An elected official reviews a map of North Carolina districts at select committee meeting on redistricting.
Dec 5, 2022

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.
Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.
A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."
A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."
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...