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San Francisco’s D.A. Is Clearing Thousands of Marijuana Convictions. Others Around the Country Should Do the Same

February 5, 2018

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Racial Justice

Last week, San Francisco’s District Attorney, George Gascón, announced that his office would erase thousands of marijuana convictions from people’s criminal records. District Attorneys across the country should follow the will of voters and address... Read more »

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The Shame of the State of the Union

February 2, 2018

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

There were many awful aspects of President Trump’s State of the Union message, but we have a personal perspective on one in particular, thanks to our work on behalf of immigrants who have been accused of being gang members based on dubious or non-... Read more »

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Comprehensive Sex Ed Can Help Stop Sexual Harassment & Violence Before They Begin

January 29, 2018

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Education Equity, LGBT Equality, Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity

If we want to be serious about making long-term cultural change to stop sexual harassment and violence, we should provide comprehensive sex ed in all of our schools.. Read more »

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Fifty Years After MLK’s Death, We’re Still Fighting for Civil Rights

January 12, 2018

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LGBT Equality, Racial Justice, Voting Rights

In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and the Civil Rights Movement, we’ve put together some highlights of the work we’re doing to promote racial justice, stop discrimination based on race and ethnicity, and ensure equal opportunities... Read more »

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A Fourth Young Immigrant Woman Is Being Blocked by the Trump Administration From Obtaining an Abortion

January 11, 2018

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Immigrants' Rights, Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity

Earlier this week, we learned that a 17-year-old immigrant in government custody was being blocked by the Trump administration from obtaining an abortion. This isn't the first time. Read more »

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New Year, New Trainings: The Future is Ours to Build

January 3, 2018

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, LGBT Equality, Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity, Voting Rights

ACLU Trainings for Change Makers: Plan campaigns where you can have a big impact on national issues through local action. Read more »

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Los vecinos de Central Valley diseñaron su propia línea de transporte, y van para más

December 20, 2017

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Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

La comunidad de West Park se encuentra a menos de media milla de la ciudad de Fresno. Es un lugar pequeño, de unas 130 casas; una comunidad unida... Read more »

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West Park residents gather outside the bus on the day it debuted

These Central Valley Residents Designed Their Own Public Transit Line, and They’re Just Getting Started

December 20, 2017

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Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

West Park is a tightly-knit community, with around 130 homes, in the Central Valley. Unfortunately, the community lacks sidewalks, a sewer system, gutters, street lights, and more. Read more »

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Map of the U.S., representing the number government data demands by state, released by Twitter

Twitter Shines a Spotlight on Local Government Data Demands

November 27, 2017

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Free Speech, Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

Is law enforcement in your area demanding personal info from social media companies? Here's how to find out. Read more »

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Bill of Rights Day #ACLUTimeMachine

November 15, 2017

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Free Speech, Racial Justice

For more than four decades, the ACLU of Northern California has hosted Bill of Rights Day to honor leaders who’ve made great contributions to civil liberties and individual freedom. It started in 1973 when we recognized Anthony Amsterdam, a Stanford... Read more »

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San Francisco’s D.A. Is Clearing Thousands of Marijuana Convictions. Others Around the Country Should Do the Same

The Shame of the State of the Union

Comprehensive Sex Ed Can Help Stop Sexual Harassment & Violence Before They Begin

Fifty Years After MLK’s Death, We’re Still Fighting for Civil Rights

A Fourth Young Immigrant Woman Is Being Blocked by the Trump Administration From Obtaining an Abortion

New Year, New Trainings: The Future is Ours to Build

Los vecinos de Central Valley diseñaron su propia línea de transporte, y van para más

These Central Valley Residents Designed Their Own Public Transit Line, and They’re Just Getting Started

Twitter Shines a Spotlight on Local Government Data Demands

Bill of Rights Day #ACLUTimeMachine

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