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Oct 23, 2024

Three Ways the ACLU is Protecting Our Right Vote

Less than two weeks before Election Day, the ACLU is in the courts and in communities fighting for increased access to the ballot for all eligible voters.

Oct 21, 2024

Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot This Election

The ACLU examines the down-ballot races, ballot initiatives and state supreme court races impact on the future of abortion access in key states.

Voters fill out paper ballots on election day.

Oct 15, 2024

Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital

For decades the trans community has successfully fought partisan politicians who attempt to discriminate against or endanger their lives. Today, facing new challenges to gender-affirming care, the never-ending...

Oct 10, 2024

State Legislatures Need to Block Creation of Nightmarish National Identity System

The ACLU has issued legislative recommendations on protecting privacy and accessibility when creating digital IDs.

A hand (within a car) holding a cellphone displaying a digital drivers license.

Oct 7, 2024

Three Ways the Media Introduces Bias to the Immigration Debate

Ahead of the election, we examined how political ads and news media stories depict the immigration debate as more negative than it may be.

Anti-demonization of immigrants demonstrators hold signs that reads 'NO ONE CHOOSES TO BE A REFUGEE' 'STOP DEMONIZING HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS' 'ACCUSING IMMIGRANTS OF EATING PETS IS AN OLD RACIST LIE.

Oct 4, 2024

Together Conference Takeaways

On Saturday, September 21, the ACLU of Oregon gathered with over 100 trusted community partners, advocates, and service providers from across the state for our TOGETHER...