News & Commentary

Nov 17, 2020

THE FIGHT AHEAD FOR TRANSGENDER NORTH DAKOTANS

This week is a reminder of the work we can accomplish toward building a better, gender-affirming North Dakota – one free from discrimination and attacks at the social, political, and legal level.

"Don't roll back our rights" protest sign in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
Nov 17, 2020

The ACLU of North Dakota Recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) occurs annually on November 20 and serves as a time to honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives have been taken from acts of anti-transgender violence that year.

TDOR Candle
Nov 12, 2020

President-Elect Biden’s Reproductive Freedom To-Do List

Supporters of abortion-rights attend a reproductive freedom rally at state capitol in Nebraska, holding ACLU signs that read "We will be heard" and "abortion is healthcare."
Nov 09, 2020

The Affordable Care Act — and With It, Our Civil Rights — Are Under Attack

Affordable Care Act Supporter waves sign that reads "ACA is here to stay" outside of the Supreme Court.
Nov 06, 2020

Criminal Justice Reform Takes Another Big, Messy Step Forward in 2020 Elections

Criminal justice reform was a key issue in Tuesday night’s elections, from the presidential race all the way down to municipal ballot initiatives.

Two protestors holding 'No More Drug War' and ACLU's 'We the People' posters at a protest in front of the Justice Department.
Oct 30, 2020

The Dangers of Expanding What Can Be Patented In the Age of COVID-19

Scientists at work in high-level P3 biosafety security laboratory.
Oct 30, 2020

Moving Forward: Muslims Belong Here

In this April 25, 2018 file photo, a person holds up a sign that reads "No Muslim Ban" during an anti-Muslim ban rally in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.
Oct 27, 2020

We’re Ready for the Election

Boxes of vote-by-mail ballot envelopes with workers counting ballots in the background.
Oct 27, 2020

Patience is a Democratic Virtue

Our democracy is strongest when all voices are heard. Let’s prepare for an extended election process to make sure that happens.

By Dane DeKrey

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