Midterm Elections: How These Offices Impact Your Rights

Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!

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Letter to the Editor Guide: Right to Learn

Ready to share your story? Here are a few things to keep in mind when submitting a letter to the editor.

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Every Voter Should Be Able to Access the Ballot Box 

Help ensure every voter receives the support they need no matter what language they speak.  

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A Playlist for Election Day 

Great music is key to successfully participating in the fight for our democracy. 

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Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform

Criminal legal reform continues to win across the country.

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Test Your Absentee Voting Knowledge 

Do you know the ins and outs of absentee voting? Test your know-how with our quiz!  

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How Ella Started a Banned Book Club

Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.

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Gendered Dress Codes Hurt Everyone — Especially Non-Binary People Like Me

The Washington State Human Rights Commission’s found Alaska Airlines’ gendered dress code policy discriminatory. It’s time for the airline to do the right thing.

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A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot

Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.

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