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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 01, 2016

Hearing Thursday Could Clear Path to Freedom for ‘Guantánamo Diary’ Author

Mohamedou Slahi has languished unlawfully in Gitmo for 14 years. It’s time to send him home.

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May 27, 2016

A Big Win for Women Who Seek Care at Catholic Hospitals in Illinois

Illinois passes a bill to protect women at religious hospitals that routinely deny care.

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May 25, 2016

Prosecutors Still Using Race to Choose Juries in Death Penalty Cases, Despite Century of Supreme Court Rulings

Race-based jury selection is a flaw in capital punishment we can’t fix. It’s time to end the death penalty.

By aclutn

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May 24, 2016

The Federal Government Must Stop Catholic Hospitals From Harming More Women

We are filing a federal FOIA lawsuit to obtain patient complaints against Catholic hospitals.

By aclutn

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May 20, 2016

Transphobia Hurts Us All, Especially Trans Women

When fear and hatred reign, antitrans discrimination has a way of becoming indiscriminate.

By aclutn

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May 20, 2016

Who Should Control Your Genetic Information — You or Corporate Laboratories?

Myriad Genetics denied its customers access to their full genetic record in violation of federal law. Should pa

By aclutn

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May 19, 2016

Why the Prosecution of Chelsea Manning Was Unconstitutional

The selective prosecution of those who disclose government information is profoundly dangerous to our democracy. Disclosur

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May 19, 2016

Power Loves the Dark

Police nationwide are secretly exploiting intrusive technologies with the feds’ complicity. This

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May 19, 2016

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act Is Used to Discriminate. Let's Fix It.

The Do No Harm Act would amend RFRA to ensure federal law protects religious liberty without harming others. This

By aclutn

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