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Feb 19, 2021

My Genderless ID Makes Me Feel Safe

Trans and non-binary people often experience discrimination related to gender markers leading to a fear of violence when we must show our IDs.
Trans and non-binary people often experience discrimination related to gender markers leading to a fear of violence when we must show our IDs.
Form with gender-neutral marker.
Form with gender-neutral marker.
Feb 8, 2021

To End Systemic Racism, Ensure Systemic Equality

Past policies have structured our society and created deeply-rooted patterns and practices that can only be disrupted and reformed with new policies of similar strength.
Past policies have structured our society and created deeply-rooted patterns and practices that can only be disrupted and reformed with new policies of similar strength.
Girls in protest raising fists on pink background
Girls in protest raising fists on pink background
Feb 5, 2021

What It’s Like to Face a Deadly Pandemic Behind Bars

Four formerly incarcerated people share their stories about what it’s like to be incarcerated during the pandemic, while friends and family members are left helpless on the outside.
Four formerly incarcerated people share their stories about what it’s like to be incarcerated during the pandemic, while friends and family members are left helpless on the outside.
Hendrey Boykins in Phoenix, Arizona.
Hendrey Boykins in Phoenix, Arizona.
Feb 2, 2021

How Do We End Racism in Policing?

Incremental reforms have not worked. Reducing police violence requires taking bold steps that lead to transformational change.
Incremental reforms have not worked. Reducing police violence requires taking bold steps that lead to transformational change.
Police in riot gear shouts in black protestor's face as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House
Police in riot gear shouts in black protestor's face as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House
Jan 28, 2021

We’re Suing to Restore Abortion Access to People in Guam

Residents of Guam are unconstitutionally forced to travel thousands of miles just to access abortion care.
Residents of Guam are unconstitutionally forced to travel thousands of miles just to access abortion care.
Person holds up ACLU sign that reads "Abortion Access for All" in front of the Supreme Court building.
Person holds up ACLU sign that reads "Abortion Access for All" in front of the Supreme Court building.
Jan 28, 2021

ACLU HAWAIʻI CONCLUDES BOARD ELECTIONS, WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

Mahalo nui to everyone who voted in our recent Board Elections 2020. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi welcomes four board members as they begin their volunteer three year term starting January 1, 2021 and concluding on...

Mahalo nui to everyone who voted in our recent Board Elections 2020. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi welcomes four board members as they begin their volunteer three year term starting January 1, 2021 and concluding on...