As the leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State, we at the ACLU of Texas believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
Last week, there was a lot of emphasis on income inequality, social mobility, and class concerns, but not all of the attention came from President Obama and his State of the Union message. It was also "...
Last week, there was a lot of emphasis on income inequality, social mobility, and class concerns, but not all of the attention came from President Obama and his State of the Union message. It was also "...
Our country's federal prison population has grown by nearly 800% in the last 30 years.
Seriously. That's not a typo. Fueled by the failed "War on Drugs" and extreme, one-size-fits-all sentencing,...
Our country's federal prison population has grown by nearly 800% in the last 30 years.
Seriously. That's not a typo. Fueled by the failed "War on Drugs" and extreme, one-size-fits-all sentencing,...
Last week was a big week for immigration for two very different people: Justin Bieber and House Speaker John Boehner.
Apparently we here at the ACLU aren't the only ones with ...
Last week was a big week for immigration for two very different people: Justin Bieber and House Speaker John Boehner.
Apparently we here at the ACLU aren't the only ones with ...
I don't know about you, but I love the Cheerios ad featuring the adorable daughter of an interracial couple. It's both sweet and charming,...
I don't know about you, but I love the Cheerios ad featuring the adorable daughter of an interracial couple. It's both sweet and charming,...
Spring is not quite yet in the air (especially if you live in Atlanta), but happily, the House Republicans have come out of hibernation...
Spring is not quite yet in the air (especially if you live in Atlanta), but happily, the House Republicans have come out of hibernation...
At Wednesday's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, titled "Global Security Threats," Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.)...
At Wednesday's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, titled "Global Security Threats," Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.)...