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ACLU of Oregon's work at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important — but there is no better defender of civil liberties and civil rights than an informed and engaged public. We see it as our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties.

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Mar 10, 2022

Before Ketanji Brown Jackson Came Pauli Murray’s Letter to Nixon

Murray knew that one does not “apply” to be a justice of the Supreme Court. That was an unspoken rule, alongside another implicit requirement: being a white man.
Murray knew that one does not “apply” to be a justice of the Supreme Court. That was an unspoken rule, alongside another implicit requirement: being a white man.
A photograph of Dr. Pauli Murray.
A photograph of Dr. Pauli Murray.
Mar 10, 2022

Defending Our Right to Learn

What you need to know about the new string of classroom censorship and book ban attacks impacting students and teachers across the country.
What you need to know about the new string of classroom censorship and book ban attacks impacting students and teachers across the country.
An image depicting a classroom, lightbulbs, thought bubbles, and a child with a backpack.
An image depicting a classroom, lightbulbs, thought bubbles, and a child with a backpack.
Feb 25, 2022

Jann Carson's Farewell

Read Deputy Director, Jann Carson's farewell to the ACLU of Oregon community after 36 years of service
Read Deputy Director, Jann Carson's farewell to the ACLU of Oregon community after 36 years of service
Jann Carson
Jann Carson
Feb 23, 2022

Excluding farmworkers from overtime pay is a practice rooted in racism

Immigrants' Rights
In 2020, Oregon farmworkers made less than $20,000 a year on average. Their hard work supports our entire economy and puts food on our tables. They deserve to be paid for every hour of their essential,...
In 2020, Oregon farmworkers made less than $20,000 a year on average. Their hard work supports our entire economy and puts food on our tables. They deserve to be paid for every hour of their essential,...
Two people harvesting produce
Two people harvesting produce
Feb 17, 2022

Our Vision to Achieve True Public Safety

We can increase equality, justice, and safety without resorting to criminalization and surveillance.
We can increase equality, justice, and safety without resorting to criminalization and surveillance.
Modern SFPD police car cruiser with the door on the driver side open.
Modern SFPD police car cruiser with the door on the driver side open.
Feb 17, 2022

Your Guide to Talking About Attacks on Trans Youth

Misinformation is fueling an attack on trans youth in state legislatures. These attacks overwhelmingly focus on youth and schools. They try to make being trans shameful — but they won’t stop youth from being...
Misinformation is fueling an attack on trans youth in state legislatures. These attacks overwhelmingly focus on youth and schools. They try to make being trans shameful — but they won’t stop youth from being...
A photo featuring activist, drag queen and tv personality Peppermint with the title Tough Conversations With Peppermint.
A photo featuring activist, drag queen and tv personality Peppermint with the title Tough Conversations With Peppermint.