The ACLU of Virginia is the leading champion of civil liberties in the Commonwealth. We want to keep you informed about the work we do in the legislature, in the courts, and in the community. We'll also give you our take on issues affecting people in neighborhoods throughout the state.
By Paul Smith, vice president of Campaign Legal Center, and Claire Gastañaga, executive director of the ACLU of Virginia.
By Valerie Slater, executive director, RISE for Youth
My cause is important, my past is important, how I felt about being sexually harassed is important. I matter, and what I went through matters. I don’t want anyone else who is in my position to have to go through what I did. Everyone has the right to not be discriminated against because of their sex,
We look to Dr. King as a beacon of hope as we continue his work and the work of those who came before us to free all people from the shadows of oppression, so that all of us can breathe free and have a voice in our America.
With the 2020 legislative session kicking off on Jan. 8, there are many proposals being considered that could have a big impact on gender equity. We’ve rounded up a few to keep an eye on:
If you’re hazy on what legalization of simple marijuana possession means, we're here to debunk the myths.