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Aug 31, 2022

From High School Activist to Full-Time Advocate

Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
A portrait of Henry Seaton.
A portrait of Henry Seaton.
Aug 11, 2022

Midterm Elections: How These Offices Impact Your Rights

Voting Rights
Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!
Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!
A red background containing white and gold stars, a large image of a hand with pen filling out a voting slip, white arrows, fill-in bubbles and the Capitol building.
A red background containing white and gold stars, a large image of a hand with pen filling out a voting slip, white arrows, fill-in bubbles and the Capitol building.
Jul 21, 2022

Here’s What You Need to Know About the House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.
While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.
A rainbow flag with the U.S. capitol in the background.
A rainbow flag with the U.S. capitol in the background.
Jul 15, 2022

Six Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Surveillance Technology

Community members, policymakers, and political leaders can make better decisions about new technology by asking these questions.
Community members, policymakers, and political leaders can make better decisions about new technology by asking these questions.
A close-up of a video surveillance unit set up in front of the U.S. Capitol building.
A close-up of a video surveillance unit set up in front of the U.S. Capitol building.
Jun 24, 2022

With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?

The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.
The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.
Pro-abortion signage in front of the Supreme Court.
Pro-abortion signage in front of the Supreme Court.
Jun 23, 2022

Supreme Court Ruling Rejects the Promise of Miranda Rights

While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn’t reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.
While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn’t reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.
A close shot of a police officer putting handcuffs on someone.
A close shot of a police officer putting handcuffs on someone.