Feb 8, 2024
The Struggle to End Racist Policing
An important step forward in a long journey
An important step forward in a long journey
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Jan 31, 2024
Getting to know Bill Greene, ACLU of Michigan’s COO
In a far-reaching talk, he described growing up in rural Louisiana, the racism that existed, and the tight-knight community that helped nurture him.
In a far-reaching talk, he described growing up in rural Louisiana, the racism that existed, and the tight-knight community that helped nurture him.
Jan 24, 2024
Our Legislative to-do list for 2024
As someone who has been with the ACLU of Michigan for 15 years advocating for the passage of laws that protect and advance civil liberties, I have never seen progress in the Legislature like I did in 2023. ...
As someone who has been with the ACLU of Michigan for 15 years advocating for the passage of laws that protect and advance civil liberties, I have never seen progress in the Legislature like I did in 2023. ...
Dec 21, 2023
2023 Year in Victories
It has been an outstanding year for protecting civil liberties and rights, with victories in the courts, at the state Capitol, and in communities throughout Michigan.
...It has been an outstanding year for protecting civil liberties and rights, with victories in the courts, at the state Capitol, and in communities throughout Michigan.
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Dec 19, 2023
The Legislature passed juvenile justice reforms. They didn't do enough.
Imagine being charged with a crime and going to court without an attorney or one qualified to defend you. Now, imagine being a child in those circumstances. Sadly, thousands of Michigan children across the...
Imagine being charged with a crime and going to court without an attorney or one qualified to defend you. Now, imagine being a child in those circumstances. Sadly, thousands of Michigan children across the...
Nov 15, 2023
Spotlight on Native American Heritage Month: The Fight to Remove Racist School Mascots
As someone who engaged in the successful fight to have the Paw Paw School District replace its racist nickname and mascot, I can tell you this: Our victory did not come quickly, nor easily.
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As someone who engaged in the successful fight to have the Paw Paw School District replace its racist nickname and mascot, I can tell you this: Our victory did not come quickly, nor easily.
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