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Author George M. Johnson.

Feb 16, 2023

Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories

Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories
Boxes of the drug mifepristone.

Feb 2, 2023

What is Mifepristone and Why is it Essential to Abortion Access?

What is Mifepristone and Why is it Essential to Abortion Access?
Autherine Lucy, left, front, 26-year-old student at the University of Alabama, arrives at U.S. District Court for the hearing of her petition for an order requiring the school to re-admit her to classes in Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 29, 1956. With Lucy are her legal team, Thurgood Marshall, tall man at center, and Arthur Shores, carrying coat at right.

Feb 1, 2023

Making Black History, Building Black Futures

Making Black History, Building Black Futures
A collage of portraits of the five storytellers: Angel Kai, Veronika Granado, Cazembe Jackson, Briana McLennon, and Maleeha Aziz

Jan 30, 2023

What it’s Like to Fight for Abortion Rights, Post-Roe

What it’s Like to Fight for Abortion Rights, Post-Roe
A collage of pro-choice protestors, Roe v. Wade documents, and medical abortion pills all on a burgundy background.

Jan 20, 2023

ACLU History: Showing Up for Abortion Rights Since 1920

ACLU History: Showing Up for Abortion Rights Since 1920
Abortion rights activists are seen through a hole in an American flag as they protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Jan 11, 2023

The Best Decision: How Abortion Changed These Lives for the Better

The Best Decision: How Abortion Changed These Lives for the Better
A person holding up a sign saying "Abortion is Our Right."

Dec 22, 2022

2022 in Review: How We Showed Up to Protect Abortion Access

2022 in Review: How We Showed Up to Protect Abortion Access
A collage that includes graphics of the Supreme Court, a gavel, and a blow horn.

Dec 15, 2022

End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022
A group of people holding reproductive rights signs in front of the Capitol Building.

Dec 13, 2022

10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022

10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022
The top view of a picnic outside, with people eating various prepared foods.

Nov 23, 2022

Your Mini Guide to Discussing Abortion Rights at the Dinner Table

Your Mini Guide to Discussing Abortion Rights at the Dinner Table