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Oct 26, 2022

Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

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 26, 2022

ArchCity Defenders, ACLU of Missouri Sue the Department of Corrections for Illegally Withholding Records on Man’s Death

ArchCity Defenders and the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed a lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Corrections (MDOC) for knowingly and repeatedly violating Missouri’s Sunshine Law by...
ArchCity Defenders and the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed a lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Corrections (MDOC) for knowingly and repeatedly violating Missouri’s Sunshine Law by...
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Oct 24, 2022

Voting Rights Are Center Stage This Supreme Court Term

The Supreme Court is set to hear Merrill v. Milligan, a case about Alabama’s discriminatory congressional maps and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The Supreme Court is set to hear Merrill v. Milligan, a case about Alabama’s discriminatory congressional maps and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
In the foreground, a black box with the words "BALLOT BOX" rests on a sign reading "POLLING STATION" at a polling station, while in the background a person in silhouette is at a voting booth.
In the foreground, a black box with the words "BALLOT BOX" rests on a sign reading "POLLING STATION" at a polling station, while in the background a person in silhouette is at a voting booth.
Oct 13, 2022

Joint Statement from ACLU-MO and MOVPC on Cole County Circuit Court Decision in the Voter ID Restrictions Lawsuit

"Today’s ruling was only on procedural matters and not the legal issue. While the decision from the Cole County Circuit Court is wrong and is contrary to precedent set by Priorities and Weinschenk, we all...
"Today’s ruling was only on procedural matters and not the legal issue. While the decision from the Cole County Circuit Court is wrong and is contrary to precedent set by Priorities and Weinschenk, we all...
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Sep 28, 2022

Friends Ask Friends to Vote

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 voting booth
A voting booth
Sep 19, 2022

How to Start a Banned Book Club

Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
A group of students reading around a desk.
A group of students reading around a desk.