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For decades, local, state and federal public officials from both political parties and powerful interest groups engineered the system of mass incarceration. They did this in part by constructing a narrative of fear fueled by racism through which they passed laws, spent billions of dollars, and separated millions of families. It was a disaster of epic proportions that unfolded in slow motion and for which we are still paying the price today as a nation.
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By aclutn
Apr 03, 2017
My Son’s School Supported His Transition, and It Has Made All the Difference in the World. Now It’s Being Sued.
The day I read that my children’s school district was getting sued over the fact that they allow transgender boys to use the restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity rocked my world.
I would like every person reading this blog to think about the moment they gave birth to or adopted a child. If
By aclutn
Apr 03, 2017
Day 74: Tell lawmakers we need government transparency about civil asset forfeiture laws
By Claire Gardner
Apr 02, 2017
Day 73: Don’t revoke Tennesseans licenses simply because they can’t afford their court fees and fines
By Claire Gardner
Apr 01, 2017
I Have DACA, but That Didn’t Stop Trump’s Immigration Agents From Arresting Me
My earliest memory is of the day I first came to Portland. I was five years old, and my family had just arrived from Michoacan, Mexico. The city seemed enormous — it seemed like every time you turned the corner, it kept growing. It feels like my life started on that day, the day I came to Portland.
Today, after spending my entire life here, the city feels small, because I know every part of it. I love
By aclutn
Apr 01, 2017
Day 72: Make a Gift to ACLU in memory of the freedom fighter who inspired you
By Claire Gardner
Mar 31, 2017
Day 71: Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility and pledge to show up for trans youth
By Claire Gardner
Mar 31, 2017
Tune in to Facebook Live Tonight and Help Us Stand for Everyone’s Rights. Tom Hanks and Tina Fey Will Be There.
Some of entertainment’s biggest names have gotten together to throw us a little party tonight on Facebook, and everyone’s welcome to join in.
By aclutn
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