What the Marriage Equality Backlash Taught Me About the Fight for Trans Rights

Anti-trans laws aren’t just about bathrooms or sports, they’re about systematically pushing trans individuals out of public life.

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ACLU of Missouri Issues Statement on the Governor’s Activation of the National Guard

Governor Kehoe's decision to activate Missouri's National Guard serves as an unnecessary provocation to thwart public dissent. The right for people to join in protests or peaceful assembly is core to the First Amendment, and critical to a functioning democracy.

ACLU of Missouri Issues Statement on the Governor’s Activation of the National Guard june 2025

13 “Woke” Books Banned in DOD Schools

The Department of Defense has banned more than 500 titles from its military schools, alleging the books promote “woke” ideologies about race, gender, sex and sexuality.

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What is Habeas Corpus? Why Does It Matter?

Habeas Corpus has protected our rights since before America’s founding. Today, the Trump administration has threatened to suspend this right to carry out its unlawful immigration agenda.

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What Is Due Process?

The Trump administration's latest attack on our rights threatens our ability to defend ourselves from injustice. We won't stand for it.

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‘Devastated’ and ‘Hopeless.’ Researchers Speak Out on Funding Cuts

The National Institute of Health (NIH) abruptly cancelled millions of dollars in grants for research that it claims are related to “gender identity” or “diversity, equity and inclusion.” The ACLU sued.

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Politicians Force a Vote to Ban Abortion; Missourians Ready to Protect Reproductive Freedom 

“Last November, Missourians made clear that they want to make personal decisions around abortion care with their families and doctors, not with politicians. This deceptive amendment is a trojan horse to reinstate Missouri’s total abortion ban."

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Call your Senator now and let them know: respect the will of the people – NO on HJR 7

Missourians deserve the right to make personal decisions about their reproductive health care free from government interference. We stand in opposition to HJR 73 and will fight for Missourians’ right to reproductive freedom whenever it is threatened.

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Voters Reject President Trump's Dystopian Plans for "Public Safety"

We’re on the Hill this week telling Congress to fund real solutions

People attend a rally against the Trump administration's 90-day funding freeze and job cuts at health agencies in Washington, DC, hold up a large sign written in red, green and black on cardboard that reads " DON'T DEFUND THE FUTURE."