We Cannot Simply Rely on Elected Officials to Save Us

We are facing what may be the most consequential election of American democracy.

By Sandy Chung, she/her

groups of protesters in front of glass doors.

DHS Focus on "Soft Targets" Risks Out-of-Control Surveillance

AI surveillance of public places risks subjecting everyday spaces to airport-level security that heightens the risk of discrimination.

Pedestrians walking through Times Square.

Three Ways the ACLU is Protecting Our Right Vote

Less than two weeks before Election Day, the ACLU is in the courts and in communities fighting for increased access to the ballot for all eligible voters.

A close up of an "I Voted" sticker.

Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot This Election

The ACLU examines the down-ballot races, ballot initiatives and state supreme court races impact on the future of abortion access in key states.

Voters fill out paper ballots on election day.

Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital

For decades the trans community has successfully fought partisan politicians who attempt to discriminate against or endanger their lives. Today, facing new challenges to gender-affirming care, the never-ending battle for trans rights has become even more fraught.

Marsha P. Johnson, transgender activist

State Legislatures Need to Block Creation of Nightmarish National Identity System

The ACLU has issued legislative recommendations on protecting privacy and accessibility when creating digital IDs.

A hand (within a car) holding a cellphone displaying a digital drivers license.

Three Ways the Media Introduces Bias to the Immigration Debate

Ahead of the election, we examined how political ads and news media stories depict the immigration debate as more negative than it may be.

Anti-demonization of immigrants demonstrators hold signs that reads 'NO ONE CHOOSES TO BE A REFUGEE' 'STOP DEMONIZING HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS' 'ACCUSING IMMIGRANTS OF EATING PETS IS AN OLD RACIST LIE.

Together Conference Takeaways

On Saturday, September 21, the ACLU of Oregon gathered with over 100 trusted community partners, advocates, and service providers from across the state for our TOGETHER Conference. 

By Amanda Elmer, she/her

Together We Are ACLU: Act Challenge Love Unite

W. Kamau Bell and Michigan's Top Rap Stars Get Down for Voting Rights

At the last stop on the ACLU's Know Your Rights Bus Tour, a live podcast taping with the comedian W. Kamau Bell and a rap concert featuring Danny Brown helped the Michigan residents make a plan to vote.

W. Kamau Bell onstage interview during the Know Your Rights bus tour.