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May 18, 2021

Take Action: What you can do right now to advance legislation in Salem

Key bills are at the make-or-break point in the 2021 legislative session and it's on us to demand that our lawmakers take them across the finish line. Contacting your lawmakers truly does make a difference...

Apr 1, 2021

The Links Between Racialized and Gender-Based Violence

Racialized and gender-based violence are deeply intertwined and rooted in prejudice and discrimination. Recognizing this is just the starting point to address and prevent violence experienced by those who are...

Demonstrators protesting anti-Asian racism.

Mar 30, 2021

Student Debt is a Racial Justice Issue. Here’s What President Biden Can Do to Help.

Canceling student debt is a critical step to closing the racial wealth gap and securing financial stability and economic mobility for Black and Brown borrowers.

By Rakim Brooks, Senior Campaign Strategist & Systemic Equality Campaign Manager ACLU, Ashley C. Harrington, Federal Advocacy Director and Senior Counsel, Center for Responsible Lending (CRL)

Canceling student debt is a critical step to closing the racial wealth gap and securing financial stability and economic mobility for Black and Brown borrowers.

By Rakim Brooks, Senior Campaign Strategist & Systemic Equality Campaign Manager ACLU, Ashley C. Harrington, Federal Advocacy Director and Senior Counsel, Center for Responsible Lending (CRL)

A black man receiving his diploma and giving a handshake.

Mar 16, 2021

Prison Is Tough on Kids Too. One Vital Oregon Program Helps Families Stay Connected

An Oregon mom shares how the Family Preservation Project helped her stay connected with kids while she was in prison. Legislators should vote YES on SB 720 to provide funding to continue this vital program...

Mar 3, 2021

Sandy Chung: Forming a More Perfect Union

Our new Executive Director Sandy Chung is an expert on tough conversations, and she's ready for the work ahead.

New ACLU of Oregon Executive Director Sandy Chung

Feb 26, 2021

The Time Is Now: Congress Must Pass Citizenship Legislation

Americans delivered a mandate to Congress and President Biden: fix our broken immigration system.

Candidates for American citizenship recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony.