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Jun 24, 2022

Supreme Court Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

26 states poised to ban or further restrict access to abortion, including Missouri who is among 13 states with a trigger ban, leaving 36 million women and people who can become pregnant without access to safe...
26 states poised to ban or further restrict access to abortion, including Missouri who is among 13 states with a trigger ban, leaving 36 million women and people who can become pregnant without access to safe...
Jun 24, 2022

All Missouri transgender kids like mine want is for Jefferson City to leave them alone

I’m tired, angry and frustrated. Each time I testify, I ask our elected officials to show how any of these issues represent real problems in need of solutions. They never can. And at the same time, they fail...
I’m tired, angry and frustrated. Each time I testify, I ask our elected officials to show how any of these issues represent real problems in need of solutions. They never can. And at the same time, they fail...
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pride flags
Jun 22, 2022

Civil Rights Groups Challenge Missouri Voting Restrictions

Civil rights groups are suing Missouri state and local officials over a state election provision that disenfranchises voters with limited English proficiency or with disabilities who require assistance in...
Civil rights groups are suing Missouri state and local officials over a state election provision that disenfranchises voters with limited English proficiency or with disabilities who require assistance in...
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ACLU of Missouri Logo
Jun 19, 2022

The Liberating Truth About Juneteenth

As we celebrate Juneteenth, let’s remember exactly what we are celebrating, and why.
As we celebrate Juneteenth, let’s remember exactly what we are celebrating, and why.
Marchers commemorating Juneteenth walking with fists raised in front of the Old Courthouse in St. Louis.
Marchers commemorating Juneteenth walking with fists raised in front of the Old Courthouse in St. Louis.
Jun 17, 2022

Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom

While Juneteenth marks one of the most influential milestones of American history, we still have a long way to go in the fight for racial justice and equality. Juneteenth provides a reason to celebrate but...
While Juneteenth marks one of the most influential milestones of American history, we still have a long way to go in the fight for racial justice and equality. Juneteenth provides a reason to celebrate but...
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ACLU Juneteenth header
Jun 17, 2022

Missouri Pride Voices: From Redneck to Rainbow Warrior

My daughter is like any other teenager. She loves singing in choir, plays video games, and hangs out with her friends. We go to the gun range together, and she can shoot as straight as an arrow. She wants to...
My daughter is like any other teenager. She loves singing in choir, plays video games, and hangs out with her friends. We go to the gun range together, and she can shoot as straight as an arrow. She wants to...
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Picture of blue, pink and white transgender flaf