Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term

This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket

A half-lowered US flag waves in front of the US Supreme Court.

This Pride, Remember: We Can't Rely on the Government To Save Our Rights

Amidst political attacks on transgender youth, we remember that LGBTQ+ rights are won by the people.

By Jon McCray Jones

Pride Is Still Protest signs

Two Spirit: Gender Diversity Within Indigenous Communities

This Pride Month, Menominee historian Kaméwanukiw, Paula Rabideaux Fernandez, reaffirms that Two Spirit youth deserve to feel safe and loved.

For Indigenous societies, complex gender systems existed within tribal cultures since the beginning of time. Everyone in the community belonged."

The ACLU of Wisconsin Fights Extremism in Public Schools With New Resources

We published two new resources designed to empower students, teachers, and parents in advocating for safer and more inclusive public schools.

Results of the 2024 ACLU of Wisconsin Membership Survey

Here's a snapshot of the results of our Member & Supporter Survey from earlier this year. Thank you for your participation!

Transgender Students: You Have Rights At Public School

We’re back in school, and all students have the right to learn free from discrimination based on gender identity.

Pride is Year-Round: Pride Parade Photos

In June, we tabled at Milwaukee PrideFest, connecting with the community and handing out information to festival goers. We also proudly participated in the Milwaukee Pride Parade.

55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures

The ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence and discrimination continues to target sexual and gender minorities.

Pride and Privacy: Surveillance and Overpolicing of Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ Community

With LGBTQ+ rights under threat, MPD's use of surveillance technology without oversight could become a nightmare for our LGBTQ+ communities.