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Dec 14, 2022

From the Death Penalty to Marijuana, Clemency is a Tool For Justice

Capital Punishment
Granting clemency to broad categories of people is a first step toward correcting injustice in our criminal legal system.
Granting clemency to broad categories of people is a first step toward correcting injustice in our criminal legal system.
Black protest sign with white text says "NO TO DEATH PENALTY."
Black protest sign with white text says "NO TO DEATH PENALTY."
Nov 23, 2022

Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over

Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.
Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.
a cardboard sign that says in red text: COUNT EVERY VOTE
a cardboard sign that says in red text: COUNT EVERY VOTE
Oct 26, 2022

Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

Voting Rights
With accessible voting under attack, we’re bringing people with disabilities the information they need to vote.
With accessible voting under attack, we’re bringing people with disabilities the information they need to vote.
A polling station sign and disabled access sign.
A polling station sign and disabled access sign.
Oct 18, 2022

Ask the Experts: How to Fight for Reproductive Freedom in Your Community

Reproductive Freedom
ACLU of Michigan volunteer Connie Horton-Kross tells us what inspired her to get involved and fight for the issues that matter to her.
ACLU of Michigan volunteer Connie Horton-Kross tells us what inspired her to get involved and fight for the issues that matter to her.
protest sign that says "my body is not state property"
protest sign that says "my body is not state property"
Oct 14, 2022

How to Fight for Your Rights at the Ballot Box

Voting Rights
Here’s how the ACLU is educating and empowering voters across the country.
Here’s how the ACLU is educating and empowering voters across the country.
A hand holding a ballot that is half way in the slot of a ballot box.
A hand holding a ballot that is half way in the slot of a ballot box.
Sep 28, 2022

Friends Ask Friends to Vote

Voting Rights
The midterm elections are coming, but voting can be confusing and overwhelming. People want to be good voters. They want to make informed choices about who to vote for and how to vote on issues.
The midterm elections are coming, but voting can be confusing and overwhelming. People want to be good voters. They want to make informed choices about who to vote for and how to vote on issues.
a photo a hand putting a blank paper into a ballot box. the background is blurred.
a photo a hand putting a blank paper into a ballot box. the background is blurred.