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Apr 29, 2024

Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests

Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
Mar 27, 2024

Remembering Candace Dunn Morgan (1942 — 2023)

As Women’s History month draws to a close, we want to take a moment to remember Candance Dunn Morgan, a woman who left an indelible mark on the ACLU of Oregon. Candy was a long-time ACLU board member who...

As Women’s History month draws to a close, we want to take a moment to remember Candance Dunn Morgan, a woman who left an indelible mark on the ACLU of Oregon. Candy was a long-time ACLU board member who...

A black and white photo of Candace against a book page background with pressed flowers. A banner at the top reads: "In Memory of Candance Dunn Morgan, librarian, ACLU supporter, advocate"
A black and white photo of Candace against a book page background with pressed flowers. A banner at the top reads: "In Memory of Candance Dunn Morgan, librarian, ACLU supporter, advocate"
Feb 23, 2024

In Support of Curiosity and Representation

Jackie Yerby's written and personal testimony in support of SB 1583A — Freedom to Read, February 15, 2024

Jackie Yerby's written and personal testimony in support of SB 1583A — Freedom to Read, February 15, 2024

A pile of I Read Banned Books pins
A pile of I Read Banned Books pins
Feb 22, 2024

Book Bans Have No Place in Oregon Schools

A former Oregon teacher's personal and written testimony in support of SB 1583, submitted to the Senate Committee on Education on February 15, 2024.

A former Oregon teacher's personal and written testimony in support of SB 1583, submitted to the Senate Committee on Education on February 15, 2024.

A pile of I Read Banned Books pins
A pile of I Read Banned Books pins
Feb 12, 2024

When Florida Officials Tried to Silence Our Pro-Palestinian Student Group, We Sued

A member of the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at the University of Florida explains their fear and anxiety when Florida officials ordered the deactivation of SJP chapters at public universities in...
A member of the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at the University of Florida explains their fear and anxiety when Florida officials ordered the deactivation of SJP chapters at public universities in...
An exterior of the University of Florida.
An exterior of the University of Florida.
Jan 25, 2024

The Importance of Defending the Free Speech Rights of Pro-Palestinian Students in Florida

Explore the critical case that could shape the future of public students’ right to free speech and free association on campus.
Explore the critical case that could shape the future of public students’ right to free speech and free association on campus.
The ACLU is defending the Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine's (SJP) right to free speech on campus. Learn more about the case.
The ACLU is defending the Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine's (SJP) right to free speech on campus. Learn more about the case.