Making Black History, Building Black Futures

The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.

Autherine Lucy, left, front, 26-year-old student at the University of Alabama, arrives at U.S. District Court for the hearing of her petition for an order requiring the school to re-admit her to classes in Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 29, 1956. With Lucy are...

ACLU History: Showing Up for Abortion Rights Since 1920

As we remember Roe v. Wade on the 50th anniversary of the decision, look back at some of the many fights led by the ACLU along the way.

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The Intertwined Future of Attacks on Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

We’re poised to fight back against state legislative efforts to control our bodies and limit access to essential health care.

New members of Congress being sworn in at the US Capitol on Saturday, January 07, 2023.

At Liberty: The Dangers of Drag Censorship with Peppermint

Amidst a wave of anti-drag legislation and violence, drag performers and host venues across the country are moving to higher security or cancel performances altogether.

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The Best Decision: How Abortion Changed These Lives for the Better

Years later, 16 people reflect on how their abortions allowed them to continue their education, build a career, and lay a stronger foundation for becoming a parent at a later time of their choosing.

Abortion rights activists are seen through a hole in an American flag as they protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Saturday, June 25, 2022.

2022 in Review: How We Showed Up to Protect Abortion Access

Restricting abortion access threatens everyone’s rights and freedoms nationwide — but in 2022, we fought for reproductive rights at every turn.

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At Liberty: ACLU Kids Take the Mic

For this special holiday episode, we handed the reins over to the ACLU kids.

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At Liberty Podcast: 2022 Wins with David Cole

Hear from ACLU National Legal Director, David Cole, on how the ACLU and its supporters made an impact in 2022.

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