Defend the right to read and learn freely

Elected leaders at every level of government are denying people of all ages one of our most crucial freedoms, we must fight back.

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State Supreme Courts Offer the Best Chance to Advance Rights

Through litigation and engagement strategies, we’re turning to the states to protect our liberties where federal courts have failed.

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When Complaining About a Public Official Can Land You in Jail

Defamation laws are relics of a bygone age.

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First They Came for the Books

An illustration of books bans and censorship throughout history.

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Banning Books Closes Minds

Leave public education as it should be: a force for good in society.

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10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read

Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU Banned Book Club Reading List.’

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale Highlights ACLU’s Defense of Trans Rights

The ACLU’s Drag Defense Fund aims to educate and activate supporters and push back against restrictive anti-LGBTQ legislation.

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If You Don't Like a Book Don't Read It

ACT NOW: Help stop two censorship bills that are making their way through the North Dakota state legislature. 

By Cody J. Schuler

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West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism

Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.

Delegates gathered in the House of Delegates chamber at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. to discuss a bill on Feb. 14, 2019.