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May 23, 2024

A Comic That Illustrates the Fight to Protect Free Speech on Campus

Nowhere is free speech more important than on university campuses. These comics explore why student activism must be protected from censorship and government interference.
Nowhere is free speech more important than on university campuses. These comics explore why student activism must be protected from censorship and government interference.
An illustration of a woman wearing a hijab in front of a megaphone.
An illustration of a woman wearing a hijab in front of a megaphone.
May 15, 2024

States Dust Off Obscure Anti-Mask Laws to Target Pro-Palestine Protesters

In today’s world of constant surveillance, people protesting should have the right to wear a mask
In today’s world of constant surveillance, people protesting should have the right to wear a mask
Masked Pro-Palestine students being arrested by NYPD.
Masked Pro-Palestine students being arrested by NYPD.
May 2, 2024

How Comics Can Spark Conversations About Race and History in the Classroom

Our newest comic series showcases the students and teachers on the frontlines of the fight against censorship in America.
Our newest comic series showcases the students and teachers on the frontlines of the fight against censorship in America.
A preview of Eda Uzunlar's comic featuring teacher and activist Anothy Crawford.
A preview of Eda Uzunlar's comic featuring teacher and activist Anothy Crawford.
Apr 29, 2024

The Supreme Court Declined a Protestors' Rights Case. Here's What You Need to Know.

We break down what the cert denial and Justice Sotomayor’s accompanying statement mean for protesters and protest organizers.
We break down what the cert denial and Justice Sotomayor’s accompanying statement mean for protesters and protest organizers.
A group of protesters.
A group of protesters.
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"