ACLU-TN’s work is regularly covered by outlets across Tennessee and around the globe. Select highlights of this coverage are featured below.
By Joseph Sweat I first encountered John Jay when I was with the Associated Press and covered some of his 1970 race for governor of Tennessee. When he lost that [...]
by Hedy Weinberg Voters approved gay marriage on the Emerald Isle. High court will make decision for U.S. Author was in Ireland for historic referendum. The ACLU represents Ohio and Kentucky [...]
George Barrett 1927-2014 Civil rights attorney By Hedy Weinberg "The Citizen," aka George Barrett, embraced life. His nickname was more than a moniker to him. It was his life's work. [...]
by Hedy Weinberg Shame. Outrage. Frustration. No surprise. These are the emotions I felt and I heard expressed by many after the grand jury's failure to indict the Ferguson police [...]
by the Rev. Judy Cummings As a minister, I often counsel members of my congregation as they walk through any number of difficult circumstances, from job loss to the death [...]
By Chris Buice Whenever someone suggests that we post the Ten Commandments in our courtrooms. I offer an alternative biblical verse: "Judge not that you be not judged."I admit this [...]
by Rabbi Philip “Flip” Rice When Jews make a toast, we usually say, "L'chaim — To Life!" Why? Judaism places greater emphasis on this world, rather than an afterlife. An [...]
by Hedy Weinberg "The Citizen is on the line," an American Civil Liberties Union staffer would frequently announce, sticking her head into my office. "The Citizen" was George Barrett, and [...]
by Bishop Calvin C. Barlow Jr. As a clergyperson and a member of the Tennessee Reproductive Justice Network, a group of clergy leaders throughout the state and spanning the religious [...]
By Hedy Weinberg Last November, Chattanooga embraced fairness and equality by adding protections for sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression to the city's nondiscrimination ordinance and offering domestic partnership [...]
