ACLU of Wisconsin Named Best Place to Work for Social Justice

We are honored to receive the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee 2023 award for Best Place to Work for Social Justice! ⭐

What the Attack on Wisconsin Elections Commission Says about Our Democracy

Attempts to replace nonpartisan WEC with legislative control of election administration represents another attack on free and fair voting.

Our Biggest Moments of 2023

From regaining our reproductive freedom to securing 3 new early voting locations, as 2023 comes to a close, we celebrate the biggest victories for civil rights and liberties this year.

The High Human Cost of Long-Term Lockdown

Melissa Ludin shares her story and how Wisconsin's current months-long lockdowns negatively impact the wellbeing of people in custody.

By Melissa Ludin, Coalition and Relations Advocate

Wisconsin’s “Parental Bill of Rights” Proposal isn't about Parents’ Rights

AB 510/SB 489, also known as the “parental bill of rights,” combines various censorship policies to limit classroom discussion of race, gender, and sexuality.

By Jon McCray Jones, Policy Analyst

Why Access to Voting is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how systemic barriers and discrimination continue to impact access to voting today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access to voting.

A profile view of a woman in a voting booth.

This Banned Books Week, Don’t Silence Characters

Communications Director Alyssa Mauk shares her personal stories reading and relating to banned books.

By Alyssa Meinecke, Director of Communications, Program & Strategy

Why Access to Education is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how discrimination continues to impact access to safe, quality education today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access.

Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap

From homeownership to income, systemic inequities perpetuate disparities in wealth.