News & Commentary

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.  

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.

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.

As the WI Supreme Court heard oral arguments revisiting its decision to ban ballot drop boxes, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign rallied statewide in support of this secure, accessible voting option.