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May 24, 2016

The Federal Government Must Stop Catholic Hospitals From Harming More Michigan Women

Women's Rights

Unfortunately, it’s increasingly a common story. A woman who is expecting a baby rushes to the hospital knowing that something is going horribly awry. Her heart rate is elevated, and she is bleeding. Sadly...

Unfortunately, it’s increasingly a common story. A woman who is expecting a baby rushes to the hospital knowing that something is going horribly awry. Her heart rate is elevated, and she is bleeding. Sadly...

May 17, 2016

Lansing Watchdog: Fighting for a Second Chance for Juvenile Lifers

Prisoners' Rights

ACLU at the Michigan Capitol – May 16, 2016

In January 2016, the U.S.. Supreme Court settled an outstanding question in the interpretation of their series of promising opinions...

ACLU at the Michigan Capitol – May 16, 2016

In January 2016, the U.S.. Supreme Court settled an outstanding question in the interpretation of their series of promising opinions...

May 13, 2016

A Q&A with the Pediatrician Who Proved Flint’s Water Was Poisoning Its Children

Voting Rights

In September 2015, when the state of Michigan was still adamantly denying that the water in Flint was contaminated with lead, Hurley Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha unveiled a study of...

In September 2015, when the state of Michigan was still adamantly denying that the water in Flint was contaminated with lead, Hurley Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha unveiled a study of...

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha sits in a chair leaning forward and clasping her hands. She wears black rimmed glasses, a white coat, pink top and dark pants. She looks to the viewer's left.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha sits in a chair leaning forward and clasping her hands. She wears black rimmed glasses, a white coat, pink top and dark pants. She looks to the viewer's left.
May 9, 2016

After Court Loss, Funeral Home Claims Religion Justifies Firing Transgender Woman

Workplace Rights

For decades transgender people have been fired or turned away from jobs just because of who they are. Courts and federal agencies are finally starting to recognize this for what it is — illegal sex...

For decades transgender people have been fired or turned away from jobs just because of who they are. Courts and federal agencies are finally starting to recognize this for what it is — illegal sex...

May 4, 2016

Lansing Watchdog: A Two-Party Push Toward Greater Transparency

Voting Rights

ACLU at the Michigan Capitol – May 2, 2016

Last week in Lansing, a truly right/left bipartisan group of 36 legislators led by Rep. Jeremy Moss (D...

ACLU at the Michigan Capitol – May 2, 2016

Last week in Lansing, a truly right/left bipartisan group of 36 legislators led by Rep. Jeremy Moss (D...

Apr 27, 2016

How 'Othering' Trans People Leads to Discrimination

Student Rights

Near the end of March, legislators and the governor of North Carolina jammed through the now infamous HB2 “bathroom bill” mandating that transgender people use only those restrooms that match their assigned...

Near the end of March, legislators and the governor of North Carolina jammed through the now infamous HB2 “bathroom bill” mandating that transgender people use only those restrooms that match their assigned...