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What's on the ballot in Tennessee?

Three constitutional amendments on bail, property taxes, and victims' rights are on Tennessee's November ballot. See where we stand.

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Sep 10, 2026

Citizenship Rights Restoration in Tennessee

Restoring your voting rights in Tennessee got easier in 2026. State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and State Rep. Karen Camper led the charge in the legislature to remove some of the biggest barriers standing between formerly incarcerated Tennesseans and the ballot box.

The Campaign Legal Center and Free Hearts, a Tennessee nonprofit led by formerly incarcerated women, have been on the ground helping people navigate this process and pushing for a fairer system. For eligibility requirements and step-by-step petition instructions, read the guide from Free Hearts and the Campaign Legal Center.

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Jun 17, 2016

The Pulse Shooting and the Meaning of "Home"

For many LGBT people, Pulse was a place of welcome.

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Jun 17, 2016

Seeking Justice For Tamesha Means in Court Today

No woman should have to fear that her doctor can’t provide her the proper care because of a hospital’s religious affiliation.

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Jun 15, 2016

CIA Releases New and Gruesome Details on Its Torture Program

Make no mistake, the CIA torture program was designed to break human beings in the cruelest of fashion — all in secret.

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Jun 15, 2016

The Club Is Our Safe Space, and No One Will Rob Us of It

Now's the time for the LGBT community to march louder, love harder, and rebuild those spaces that allowed us to be ourselves.

By aclutn

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Jun 15, 2016

Forget About Calling A Lawyer Or Anyone at All if You’re in an Immigration Detention Facility

If you're locked up and facing deportation, a phone may be your only hope of clearing your name and returning home.

By aclutn

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Jun 09, 2016

Gov. Cuomo’s BDS Blacklist Is an Affront to Free Expression

The Supreme Court has made it clear that government can't punish entities on the basis of free expression, such as boycotts.

By aclutn

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Jun 07, 2016

A Few Easy Steps Everyone Should Take to Protect Their Digital Privacy

Don’t be discouraged: There are plenty of simple steps you can take to better protect your digital privacy and security.

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Jun 02, 2016

Transgender People and Single-Sex Spaces

Transgender people can use facilities and participate in activities that match who they are.

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Jun 02, 2016

In This Poor, Black, Polluted Alabama Town, Speaking Up Gets You Sued

Landfill owners in Uniontown, Alabama, have sued four activists for $30 million for libel and slander.

By aclutn

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