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As the leading civil rights organization in our state, the ACLU of Wyoming believes in keeping the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

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Sep 12, 2022

Gendered Dress Codes Hurt Everyone — Especially Non-Binary People Like Me

The Washington State Human Rights Commission’s found Alaska Airlines’ gendered dress code policy discriminatory. It’s time for the airline to do the right thing.

The Washington State Human Rights Commission’s found Alaska Airlines’ gendered dress code policy discriminatory. It’s time for the airline to do the right thing.

A flight attendant wearing a suit walking through the aisle of a plane.

A flight attendant wearing a suit walking through the aisle of a plane.

Sep 9, 2022

The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries

“Death qualification” is yet another way prosecutors stack the odds against Black defendants and in favor of capital punishment.

“Death qualification” is yet another way prosecutors stack the odds against Black defendants and in favor of capital punishment.

Am antique jury’s box.

Am antique jury’s box.

Sep 8, 2022

What to do if You’re Blocked by a Politician on Social Media

Just because a public official disagrees with your post or comment doesn’t mean they can block you.

Just because a public official disagrees with your post or comment doesn’t mean they can block you.

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Aug 31, 2022

UN Racial Justice Experts Call on Biden to End the 287(g) Program

The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.

The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.

Delegates converse while in attendace at the United Nations General Assembly on October 26, 2022 in New York City.

Delegates converse while in attendace at the United Nations General Assembly on October 26, 2022 in New York City.

Aug 31, 2022

From High School Activist to Full-Time Advocate

Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.

Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.

A portrait of Henry Seaton.

A portrait of Henry Seaton.

Aug 25, 2022

Ask an Expert: How to Connect With Hesitant Voters

Ahead of the midterm elections, Connie Jeung-Mills tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her activism.

Ahead of the midterm elections, Connie Jeung-Mills tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her activism.

Canvasser Ana M. Vigo, right, registers a woman, left, to vote as a male bystander looks on outside the Polk County Tax Collectors office in Davenport, Fla.

Canvasser Ana M. Vigo, right, registers a woman, left, to vote as a male bystander looks on outside the Polk County Tax Collectors office in Davenport, Fla.