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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

Mississippi Student Wins Fight to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive a star quilt at graduation.
With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive a star quilt at graduation.
Zuri Wilson receiving her diploma.
Zuri Wilson receiving her diploma.
Jun 23, 2023

Pride Has Always Been About Ending Mass Incarceration

Bail reform and LGBTQ liberation go hand in hand.
Bail reform and LGBTQ liberation go hand in hand.
LGBTQ flag with police in the background.
LGBTQ flag with police in the background.
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.
Jun 19, 2023

Reparations, in Our Lifetime

The fight for reparations is gaining ground across the country, and can no longer be ignored.
The fight for reparations is gaining ground across the country, and can no longer be ignored.
Demonstrators with the Reparationist Collective gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to demand reparations from slavery and inequity
Demonstrators with the Reparationist Collective gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to demand reparations from slavery and inequity