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Feb 13, 2020

Call Virginia's Leaders and Urge them to Enact Racially Equitable Marijuana Reform

The only way to stop the harm of marijuana laws against people of color is to repeal the prohibition on marijuana possession and use from the code completely.This is the first step in the right direction to eliminating racist drug enforcement.

Feb 09, 2020

Don't turn back now: Pass Virginia's bipartisan gerrymandering solution

By Paul Smith, vice president of Campaign Legal Center, and Claire Gastañaga, executive director of the ACLU of Virginia. This op-ed was originally published in The Roanoke Times on Sunday, Feb.9, 2020.

two protesters holding signs that say "End gerrymandering now" and "Democracy means the people choose their reps, not the other way around"

Jan 30, 2020

Valerie Slater: It’s time to heal the hurting and build healthy communities for all youth and families in Virginia

By Valerie Slater, executive director, RISE for Youth

a black woman holding a sign that says "educate instead of incarcerate"

Jan 29, 2020

"Everyone has the right to not be discriminated against because of their sex, no matter how many employees the company has."

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,

Jan 18, 2020

Dr. Martin Luther King: “Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see”

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.

By Phuong Tran

a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington DC at sunset

Dec 19, 2019

It’s Time to Expand True No-Excuse Absentee Voting to All Virginians

Voting by no-excuse absentee ballot has been successful in other localities across the country. Adopting a true no-excuse absentee voting would simplify the process, increase voter participation, and help expand Virginians' access to cast their vote they deserve.

protesters holding signs that say "respect my vote" and "end voter suppression"

Dec 13, 2019

Richlands Agrees to Permit Tarot Readers in Response to ACLU-VA Lawsuit

The Town of Richlands used its powers over land use planning to ban Mark Mullins from reading Tarot at his business. The ACLU of Virginia sued Richlands on behalf of Mr. Mullins, and as a result of a recent settlement, the town can no longer discriminate against Tarot reading shops.

By Vishal Agraharkar

Picture of our client Mark Mullins and his husband, Jerome, holding a Tarot card that says "Justice"

Dec 08, 2019

Same-day Registration Helps Make Voting More Accessible to All Virginians

It is time to join the 19 other states that have passed same-day registration and eliminate this unnecessary barrier to the ballot box. We need to make it easier for people to vote, and that starts with getting rid of voter registration deadlines that disproportionately silence communities of color.

A protest sign that says "Your Vote Matters" against a background of red maple leaves

Dec 02, 2019

From the ACLU-VA to You: Thank You for Fighting alongside Us

On this Giving Tuesday, we at the ACLU of Virginia would like to say thank you. Thank you to each of our donors, members, partners, clients, and supporters. Thank you for your bravery, trust, and generosity. Each of you contributes to the impact we make and the forward progress we have created.