SCOTUS Trans Rights Case is About Human Right to Autonomy

Navin Kariyawasam, a trans physician, explains why trans adolescents must have the autonomy and power to make decisions about their bodies without political interference and with the support of family and their health care providers.

A demonstrator at a march in front of the Supreme Court holds up a sign reading "TRANS PEOPLE'S BODIES, TRANS PEOPLE'S CHOICES".

Decolonize Thanksgiving by Cultivating Authentic and Respectful Holiday Traditions

For many of us, continuing to participate in Thanksgiving with integrity means breaking with traditions that rely on fictionalized accounts of history.

Decolonize Thanksgiving: Honor Indigenous Peoples

How Biden Can Act Now to Limit Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda

In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect Trump’s plans to execute the largest mass deportation plan in U.S. history.

A photo of Joe Biden.

On Trans Day of Remembrance, My Grief is My Power

As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our community must be stopped.

Candles as part of a vigil.

Our State is Stronger Than One Administration

Are you with us for the fight ahead?

By Libby Skarin

We the people

How the ACLU Will Fight Four More Years of Trump

During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.

Donald Trump graphic

Why Counting the Vote Can, and Should, Take Time

On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is normal.

A woman with a surgical mask opening absentee ballots.

We're Fighting for our Freedoms -- No Matter Who is President

How we respond to the election outcome is as important as who wins the White House.

Freedom signs and American flags

Anti-Immigrant Extremists Want to Use this 226-Year-Old Law to Implement a Mass Deportation Program

The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was used to justify World War II-era internment of noncitizens, and now Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the law to target immigrant communities

Migrants being deported.