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Jun 30, 2023

Statement about U.S. Supreme Court's recent decisions

Basic Rights Oregon, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon, and the ACLU of Oregon released the following joint statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decisions this week in 303 Creative v. Elenis,...
Basic Rights Oregon, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon, and the ACLU of Oregon released the following joint statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decisions this week in 303 Creative v. Elenis,...
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Jun 30, 2023

Wisconsinites Delivered a Pivotal Win for Abortion Access and Democracy

A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
Pro-choice protesters holding signs in the Wisconsin capitol.
Pro-choice protesters holding signs in the Wisconsin capitol.
Jun 30, 2023

What Trans Youth Want You to Know

Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
A young child holds up a sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS, PROTECT ME - luke, age 9" at a Trans Pride March.
A young child holds up a sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS, PROTECT ME - luke, age 9" at a Trans Pride March.
Jun 29, 2023

How We’re Winning The Fight to Defend Trans Rights

In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
A photo of ACLU client and Brandt v Rutledge plaintiff Dylan Brandt.
A photo of ACLU client and Brandt v Rutledge plaintiff Dylan Brandt.
Jun 23, 2023

Mississippi Student Wins Fight to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive a star quilt at graduation.
With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive a star quilt at graduation.
Zuri Wilson receiving her diploma.
Zuri Wilson receiving her diploma.
Jun 23, 2023

Pride Has Always Been About Ending Mass Incarceration

Bail reform and LGBTQ liberation go hand in hand.
Bail reform and LGBTQ liberation go hand in hand.
LGBTQ flag with police in the background.
LGBTQ flag with police in the background.