News & Commentary

As Election Day approaches, the ACLU of Wisconsin wants to ensure that you Know Your Voting rights and are informed of important upcoming dates and deadlines!

The ACLU of Wisconsin's Community Engagement Department runs three cornerstone youth programs: Student Alliance, which works directly in schools; Youth Social Justice Forum (YOSO), a one-day student gathering in the fall; and Summer Justice Institute (SJI), a week-long program in the summer.  

As students head back to school this year, we wanted to highlight Nichole (Nikki) Yunk Todd, a current board member who started her career with us as the Director of Youth Affairs. We had the privilege of sitting down with Nikki to ask her about how her experience as a young civil rights and liberties leader has shaped her life and career.

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

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.

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.

Ahead of the 2024 elections, voters are disillusioned with fear-based rhetoric from both candidates. The ACLU breaks down what solutions have the most public support.

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

This Pride Month, it is crucial that we go beyond the rainbow decor and remember that Pride started as a riot against police brutality.