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Jul 11, 2022

Here are 3 Ways the Lack of Statehood Deprives D.C. of Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

D.C. Statehood
Depriving Washington, D.C. of statehood is immoral, unjust, and harms our democracy. And the problems don't stop there: Congressional control over D.C.’s budget and overreach into D.C.’s local policies has...
Depriving Washington, D.C. of statehood is immoral, unjust, and harms our democracy. And the problems don't stop there: Congressional control over D.C.’s budget and overreach into D.C.’s local policies has...
support dc statehood
support dc statehood
Jul 1, 2022

Home Care Workers Protect the Civil Liberties of People with Disabilities. They Need Protection, Too

Disability Rights
The safety and dignity of home health aides is inextricably linked with the safety and dignity of those they care for.
The safety and dignity of home health aides is inextricably linked with the safety and dignity of those they care for.
A home health care aide handing her patient a bowl of food.
A home health care aide handing her patient a bowl of food.
Jun 9, 2022

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

LGBTQ+ 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