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Oct 1, 2023
Know Your Rights for Students
LGBTQ+ Rights
Every student has the right to learn in an environment where they feel valued and can think for themselves.
Every student has the right to learn in an environment where they feel valued and can think for themselves.
Oct 1, 2023
Know Your Rights for Parents, Educators, and Allies
LGBTQ+ Rights
Parents, educators, and allies who support inclusive, welcoming school environments where all young people, including trans and nonbinary youth, can thrive have a critical role to play.
Parents, educators, and allies who support inclusive, welcoming school environments where all young people, including trans and nonbinary youth, can thrive have a critical role to play.
Sep 28, 2023
This Year, Virginia’s Elections Really Matter
Voting Rights
This election is different from prior years, thanks to a redistricting process that created more competitive seats than ever before. That means there’s an unprecedented opportunity to put people in office...
This election is different from prior years, thanks to a redistricting process that created more competitive seats than ever before. That means there’s an unprecedented opportunity to put people in office...
Aug 1, 2023
ACLU of Virginia Launches Immigrants' Rights Project
Today we’re announcing a new Immigrants’ Rights project, grounded in the recognition that Virginia’s immigrant population has more than tripled over the past 30 years.
Today we’re announcing a new Immigrants’ Rights project, grounded in the recognition that Virginia’s immigrant population has more than tripled over the past 30 years.
Aug 1, 2023
Meet Your Neighbors: Steven Prease
Criminal Legal Reform
When we found out that Mr. Prease was going to be released, we rushed to Botetourt County to meet his family and waited alongside them to welcome him home. The photos below seek to capture an emotional...
When we found out that Mr. Prease was going to be released, we rushed to Botetourt County to meet his family and waited alongside them to welcome him home. The photos below seek to capture an emotional...