News & Commentary
Nov 22, 2015
Let America Be America Again
This Thanksgiving season, we are grateful for your support of the ACLU of Wisconsin.
Because of you, we were able to expand our community education programs, fostering opportunities for young people across the state to become active leaders in their communities.
Your support allows us to defend and advocate for the individual rights and liberties granted by our Constitution. Thank you!
By mcollins
Oct 20, 2015
CV Post: Oct. 28 panel to discuss challenges of life after prison
Life after prison will be the focus of a panel discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 28 featuring four different perspectives on the challenges of re-entering the general community.
By mcollins
Oct 15, 2015
Statement on Milwaukee Police Body Worn Camera Proposal
ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Milwaukee Police Department Body Worn Camera
October 16, 2015 proposal: “We're not there yet."
By mcollins
Oct 07, 2015
ACLU Voices Opposition to Discriminatory Bill
The ACLU of Wisconsin strongly opposes a bill being circulated in the state legislature that would require local schools to forbid transgender students from using restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity. By singling out transgender youth for discriminatory treatment, this bill would subject vulnerable students to further isolation and risk of harm. Transgender young people already face staggeringly high rates of harassment, assault and suicide.
By mcollins
Aug 28, 2015
WI Gazette: Same-sex couples sue for equal parenting rights
Written by Lisa Neff, Staff writer
By mcollins
Aug 28, 2015
Student Drug Testing Is Intrusive, Unnecessary and Ineffective
Over the past several months, the ACLU of Wisconsin has heard from people concerned about public schools around the state instituting random drug testing of students in sports and extracurricular activities and those who park in school parking lots. For example, schools in Crivitz[1] and Oconomowoc[2] recently joined a national trend in which the proportion of public high schools that randomly tests students grew from 14% in 2006 to 18% in 2012.[3]
By mcollins
Aug 23, 2015
ACLU Statement on MPS School Takeover
Schools and Communities United, a coalition of 22 community, labor, religious, student and civic organizations in Milwaukee, is proud to participate in a series of press events across the nation commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and calling for an end to the takeover of public schools by private operators.
By mcollins
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