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Jul 11, 2023

Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen

The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
ICWA demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
ICWA demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jun 30, 2023

Wisconsinites Delivered a Pivotal Win for Abortion Access and Democracy

A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
Pro-choice protesters holding signs in the Wisconsin capitol.
Pro-choice protesters holding signs in the Wisconsin capitol.
Jun 30, 2023

What Trans Youth Want You to Know

Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
A young child holds up a sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS, PROTECT ME - luke, age 9" at a Trans Pride March.
A young child holds up a sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS, PROTECT ME - luke, age 9" at a Trans Pride March.
Jun 29, 2023

How We’re Winning The Fight to Defend Trans Rights

In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
A photo of ACLU client and Brandt v Rutledge plaintiff Dylan Brandt.
A photo of ACLU client and Brandt v Rutledge plaintiff Dylan Brandt.
Jun 23, 2023

A Year Without Roe

Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.
Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.
A demonstrator holding a sign that says Abortion is Our Right.
A demonstrator holding a sign that says Abortion is Our Right.
Jun 22, 2023

State and Local Governments Must Take Responsibility for Police Violence

It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices.
It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices.
Protestors walking down the street, with one holding a microphone and a sign with art of George Floyd's face.
Protestors walking down the street, with one holding a microphone and a sign with art of George Floyd's face.