Meet Your Neighbors: Steven Prease

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 homecoming moment for Mr. Prease's family.

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Pride Month Playlist

Celebrate Pride Month through Music.

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Meet Your Neighbors: Kion Davis

Having spent more than two decades behind bars, Kion Davis is a published author who works diligently on his personal goals and mentors the people serving time with him – a task he has successfully accomplished with the love and support of his family and friends. 

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AAPI Heritage Month Playlist

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month through Music.

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Celebrate Second Chance Month through Music

A playlist by people who have earned their second chances.

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Women's History Month Playlist

Celebrate Women's History Month through a special ACLUVA-curated playlist.

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ACLUVA Statement on Decision in Anderson v. Clarke and Bowles

We are disappointed by the court’s decision today. Virginia lawmakers gave incarcerated people greater incentive to pursue rehabilitation, but those incentives have now been eliminated for people with certain convictions.  

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Banning Books Closes Minds

Edited education is a handicap. I trust our teachers and librarians. You should, too.

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A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot

Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.

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