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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.

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Mar 22, 2011

Enforce existing law to stop bullying

Students' Rights
By Frank Knaack Policy and Advocacy Strategist The Senate Education Committee heard testimony today on three bills seeking to address the serious issue of bullying in Texas schools. The testimony included...
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By Frank Knaack Policy and Advocacy Strategist The Senate Education Committee heard testimony today on three bills seeking to address the serious issue of bullying in Texas schools. The testimony included...
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Mar 15, 2011

The REAL Voting Problem in Texas

Voting Rights and Democracy
By Matt Simpson Policy Strategist Even though there’s no evidence of voter fraud at the polls, the governor included a Photo Voter Identification law as an emergency priority requiring immediate passage by...
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By Matt Simpson Policy Strategist Even though there’s no evidence of voter fraud at the polls, the governor included a Photo Voter Identification law as an emergency priority requiring immediate passage by...
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Mar 2, 2011

No Way to a GSA? What?

LGBTQIA+ Equality
No Way to a GSA? What? Oh come on, not again! One would think, after many court cases around the country that have affirmed the right of students to form Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs), (see...
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No Way to a GSA? What? Oh come on, not again! One would think, after many court cases around the country that have affirmed the right of students to form Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs), (see...
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Feb 24, 2011

Yesterday, President Obama instructed the justice department to quit defending the “Defense of Marriage Act” from Constitutional challenges. That’s fine by the ACLU which was part of a lawsuit challenging this unfair law.

LGBTQIA+ Equality

ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero said, “"The president did the right thing and just propelled gay rights into the 21st century, where it belongs. Our government finally recognizes what we knew 14...

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ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero said, “"The president did the right thing and just propelled gay rights into the 21st century, where it belongs. Our government finally recognizes what we knew 14...

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Jan 24, 2011

This Week at the Lege: Photo Voter ID

Voting Rights and Democracy
By Sara Haji ACLU of Texas Public Education Associate The right of every citizen to vote is something we take pretty seriously over here at the ACLU of Texas, but today’s deliberations over...
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By Sara Haji ACLU of Texas Public Education Associate The right of every citizen to vote is something we take pretty seriously over here at the ACLU of Texas, but today’s deliberations over...
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