The Streets Belong to the People — Always Have, Always Will

Public streets and roads are as deeply intertwined with our First Amendment rights as the idea of protest itself.

Angela Miracle Gladue, center, a member of the Frog Lake First Nations, attends a rally in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe near the White House

A Middle Finger Cost Me My Livelihood as a Woman Athlete

It took a split second for my whole world to come crashing down. 

UCONN Soccer player and author Noriana Radwan is seen on the soccer pitch.

The Fight, an ACLU film

The documentary shows the hard, exhausting work of fighting for civil and human rights.

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Why We Support Protesters

We don’t want headlines about broken windows to distract us from the true purpose of these protests — the desire for black people to be treated like human beings whose lives matter.

By Dane DeKrey

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ACLU’s Campaign-Based Model Builds Power Where it Matters Most: In Communities Across North Dakota

The fight for civil liberties won’t be won in the courts alone.

By Libby Skarin

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Your Rights to Free Expression

Getting an education isn't just about books and grades - students are also learning how to participate fully in the life of this nation.

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Advocacy: Why Do It?

Every single elected official whether they're in Congress or the Legislature, should answer to their constituents.

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Advocacy: What is it?

Definitions may vary, but one thing remains constant, its importance.

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Governor Burgum: Veto Senate Bill 2044

TIME TO ACT: A bill attempting to erode free speech is on its way to Governor Burgum, urge him to veto.

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