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Dec 14, 2021

Here are the States We’re Watching as Redistricting Begins

Voting Rights
This year, as redistricting starts across the country, the ACLU works to ensure that these new electoral lines are not gerrymandered.
By Sophie Beiers, Rotimi Adeoye
This year, as redistricting starts across the country, the ACLU works to ensure that these new electoral lines are not gerrymandered.
By Sophie Beiers, Rotimi Adeoye
An outline of various states in the United States, against a light green background.
An outline of various states in the United States, against a light green background.
Nov 23, 2021

Your Mini Guide to Discussing Abortion Rights at the Dinner Table

Here’s a handy reference of facts when discussing abortion rights with friends and family at the dinner table.
Here’s a handy reference of facts when discussing abortion rights with friends and family at the dinner table.
Flat-lay of friends feasting at Thanksgiving Day table with turkey, pumpkin pie, roasted seasonal vegetables and fruit, top view
Flat-lay of friends feasting at Thanksgiving Day table with turkey, pumpkin pie, roasted seasonal vegetables and fruit, top view
Nov 16, 2021

Alabama’s New Electoral Lines are Racially Gerrymandered — Here’s Why

Voting Rights
We’re suing to fix these unconstitutional maps.
By Davin Rosborough
We’re suing to fix these unconstitutional maps.
By Davin Rosborough
Alabama on a map of the United States of America
Alabama on a map of the United States of America
Nov 1, 2021

What You Need to Know Ahead of the 2021 Special Session on Redistricting

Voting Rights

The special session is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 29.

The special session is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 29.

A photo of an overview of a cloverleaf interchange with heavy traffic on the roads.
A photo of an overview of a cloverleaf interchange with heavy traffic on the roads.
Sep 24, 2021

What You Need to Know Ahead of the 2021 Special Session on Prison Construction

Criminal Legal Reform

The special session is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 27.

The special session is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 27.

An image of empty prison cells. Are prisons ready for the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic?
An image of empty prison cells. Are prisons ready for the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic?
Aug 23, 2021

What is Redistricting and Why Should We Care?

Voting Rights
Here’s how 2020 census data could determine your voice in future elections.
Here’s how 2020 census data could determine your voice in future elections.
A map of the redistricting plan for the City of North Charleston.
A map of the redistricting plan for the City of North Charleston.