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Feb 26, 2021

The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes

Transgender athletes want to participate in school sports for the same reason as anybody else: to find a sense of belonging and social engagement, to be a part of a team, and to challenge themselves. But...
Transgender athletes want to participate in school sports for the same reason as anybody else: to find a sense of belonging and social engagement, to be a part of a team, and to challenge themselves. But...
Protestors with signs advocating for the rights of trans youth.
Protestors with signs advocating for the rights of trans youth.
Feb 25, 2021

Civil Rights Organizations Announce Settlement Agreement Securing at least 3,500 Early Releases from State Prisons in COVID-19 Lawsuit

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Parties have reached a landmark settlement in NC NAACP v. Cooper, a lawsuit brought by civil rights organizations, three individual incarcerated people, and a spouse of an incarcerated...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Parties have reached a landmark settlement in NC NAACP v. Cooper, a lawsuit brought by civil rights organizations, three individual incarcerated people, and a spouse of an incarcerated...

NAACP v Cooper Settlement
NAACP v Cooper Settlement
Feb 16, 2021

ACLU of NC Statement Opposing Legislation Limiting Cuts to Local Police Funding

RALEIGH, N.C. - On February 15, 2021, state Senators Edwards, Britt, and Sanderson filed Senate Bill...

RALEIGH, N.C. - On February 15, 2021, state Senators Edwards, Britt, and Sanderson filed Senate Bill...

Feb 16, 2021

ACLU of NC and Coalition Organizations Condemn Anti-immigrant Bill

RALEIGH, N.C. - A broad coalition of immigrants’ rights organizations condemns yesterday’s introduction of Senate Bill 101...

RALEIGH, N.C. - A broad coalition of immigrants’ rights organizations condemns yesterday’s introduction of Senate Bill 101...

Feb 11, 2021

How to Build Systemic Equality After Trump

“Asking America to deal with its history of white supremacy, and to recognize how deeply that is engrained in our founding documents and in our behaviors is an act of love.”
“Asking America to deal with its history of white supremacy, and to recognize how deeply that is engrained in our founding documents and in our behaviors is an act of love.”
Insurrectionists amassing on the steps, walls, balconies, and grounds of the Capitol Building.
Insurrectionists amassing on the steps, walls, balconies, and grounds of the Capitol Building.