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Jun 24, 2022

What to Know and Do About Abortion Access in D.C.

Reproductive Freedom
The Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has endanger access to safe abortions all across the country. Here’s what you need to know about abortion in D.C., and what you can do...
The Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has endanger access to safe abortions all across the country. Here’s what you need to know about abortion in D.C., and what you can do...
What to Know and Do About Abortion Access in D.C.
What to Know and Do About Abortion Access in D.C.
Jun 9, 2022

Please don't play Vogue by Madonna: Creating Black Queer Spaces in D.C.

LGBT Rights
Guest writer Dionne "DJ Magic" Ledbetter reflects on how one email changed the way she looked at creating spaces for the Black queer community, and the LGBTQ+ history that makes D.C. special.
Guest writer Dionne "DJ Magic" Ledbetter reflects on how one email changed the way she looked at creating spaces for the Black queer community, and the LGBTQ+ history that makes D.C. special.
femme fatale feature pic
femme fatale feature pic
May 19, 2022

“Police-Free Schools” Means Committing to D.C. Students’ Health and Safety

Police Practices and Police Misconduct
The #PoliceFreeSchools campaign is about creating a healthy school environment that’s conducive to learning for all students. It’s time for a different approach, and we hope District leaders will continue to...
The #PoliceFreeSchools campaign is about creating a healthy school environment that’s conducive to learning for all students. It’s time for a different approach, and we hope District leaders will continue to...
police-free schools
police-free schools
Mar 30, 2022

What’s Next for the D.C. Council? Issues We’re Watching This Year

Criminal Justice Reform
Oversight season is underway at the D.C. Council, and the ACLU-D.C. is closely following bills dealing with criminal code reform, police accountability, youth justice, and economic justice. Here are a few of...
Oversight season is underway at the D.C. Council, and the ACLU-D.C. is closely following bills dealing with criminal code reform, police accountability, youth justice, and economic justice. Here are a few of...
The Council of the District of Columbia
The Council of the District of Columbia
Feb 22, 2022

Black History Month: Black Culture Series

Racial Justice
In honor of Black History Month, the Black staff of ACLU-DC is celebrating the culture by spotlighting a few of our faves. Our icons, our way.
In honor of Black History Month, the Black staff of ACLU-DC is celebrating the culture by spotlighting a few of our faves. Our icons, our way.
black culture series
black culture series
Jan 5, 2022

D.C. can't afford for the nation to move on from the January 6th insurrection

D.C. Statehood
Attacks on voting rights and on our democracy will happen again and again if we don't firmly address and solve the root issues. With statehood, we would have the necessary control to fully protect our...
By Monica Hopkins
Attacks on voting rights and on our democracy will happen again and again if we don't firmly address and solve the root issues. With statehood, we would have the necessary control to fully protect our...
By Monica Hopkins
Jan 6 Insurrection. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com
Jan 6 Insurrection. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com