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Feb 20, 2025

White Moderates: It’s Time to Stand Up Against Anti-DEI Efforts

This Black History Month, we call on allies to learn from our country’s past and be on the right side of history.

Nov 27, 2024

We Can Have It All: We Don't Have To Choose Between Social and Economic Issues

The fundamental tension is not between you and your neighbor – it’s between all of us and those in power who manufacture divisions to distract from their hoarding of wealth.

By Alyssa Meinecke, Director of Communications, Program & Strategy, Jon McCray Jones, Policy Analyst

Oct 06, 2024

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!

Jun 28, 2024

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.

May 24, 2024

Which Surveillance Technologies are Used in Milwaukee?

Here’s what we know and don’t know. One thing is clear: the Milwaukee community deserves transparency and control over how technology is being used.

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Apr 20, 2024

Clemency Must Be at the Forefront of Our Fight to Legalize Cannabis

The governor has the power to grant clemency for the countless people in our state impacted by historically discriminatory and harsh marijuana policies of the past.

By David Gwidt, Deputy Communications Director

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Mar 15, 2024

The Wisconsin 2023-24 Legislative Session Has Adjourned

As we await Governor Evers' actions on the bills that passed, read about our initial takeaways from this legislative session on key civil rights and liberties issues.