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November 1, 2024
Tom Morello: Riffs and Resistance
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our Artist...
Tom Morello: Riffs and ResistanceYou may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter,...
October 15, 2024
At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Detroit’s Activist Roots - Engaging Communities in the Fight for Justice
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a longtime supporter of the ACLU, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our...
At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Detroit’s Activist Roots - Engaging Communities in the Fight for JusticeOctober 15, 2024
At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Detroit’s Activist Roots - Engaging Communities in the Fight for Justice
At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Detroit’s Activist Roots - Engaging Communities in the Fight for JusticeYou may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a longtime supporter of the...
September 25, 2024
At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Know Your Rights Bus Tour Philly
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our Artist Ambassador for Racial Justice. We are fortunate to welcome...
At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Know Your Rights Bus Tour PhillySeptember 25, 2024
At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Know Your Rights Bus Tour Philly
At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Know Your Rights Bus Tour PhillyYou may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. Bell has worked with us for more...
July 25, 2024
How Sue Bird Is Supercharging Women's Sports
This Friday, July 26, the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, France. From the athletes and storylines, to dreams being made and records being broken, the spirit of the Olympics brings out the inner patriot in many of us. To commemorate this year’s Games, we have a special treat...
How Sue Bird Is Supercharging Women's SportsJuly 25, 2024
How Sue Bird Is Supercharging Women's Sports
How Sue Bird Is Supercharging Women's SportsThis Friday, July 26, the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, France. From the athletes and storylines, to dreams being made and records being broken, the spirit of the Olympics brings out the inner...
July 18, 2024
We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? Her face is slated to start appearing on the twenty dollar bill by 2030. She’s the first American woman in history to lead a military raid that emancipated over 700 people, and one of the most important abolitionists in history. You might...
We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her DisabilityJuly 18, 2024
We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her DisabilityHow much do you know about Araminta Ross? Her face is slated to start appearing on the twenty dollar bill by 2030. She’s the first American woman in history to lead a military raid that...
July 8, 2024
The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?
Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on reproductive freedom, voting rights, free speech, this women's rights, gun rights, and presidential immunity, among other decisions. The ACLU was involved in cases throughout the term, and as far as wins and losses,...
The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on reproductive freedom, voting rights, free speech, this women's rights, gun rights, and presidential immunity, among other decisions. The...
June 27, 2024
Biden’s Executive Order: New Asylum Ban, Old Tactics
On June 4, the Biden administration signed an executive order that will severely restrict people's legal right to seek asylum, no matter how strong their claims. Among the measures announced, the administration will effectively shut off asylum for the overwhelming majority of people arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border once the...
Biden’s Executive Order: New Asylum Ban, Old TacticsJune 27, 2024
Biden’s Executive Order: New Asylum Ban, Old Tactics
Biden’s Executive Order: New Asylum Ban, Old TacticsOn June 4, the Biden administration signed an executive order that will severely restrict people's legal right to seek asylum, no matter how strong their claims. Among the measures announced, the administration will effectively shut...
June 20, 2024
Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the Aftermath
On this episode, we’re going back into our archives to share an episode that unfortunately still has deep resonance today. Last year, we asked you what a year without Roe has been like in your lives and you responded in droves. Today, with abortion still banned in 14 states with...
Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the AftermathOn this episode, we’re going back into our archives to share an episode that unfortunately still has deep resonance today. Last year, we asked you what a year without Roe has been like in your...
June 13, 2024
A Queer Music Kiki
As we celebrate Pride Month and approach summer, one thing is on our minds: queer pop icons. From the fast fame of Chappell Roan and Reneé Rapp to praise for hitmakers like Billie Eilish and Victoria Monét, it feels like we’re in a moment for unapologetically queer music in the...
A Queer Music KikiAs we celebrate Pride Month and approach summer, one thing is on our minds: queer pop icons. From the fast fame of Chappell Roan and Reneé Rapp to praise for hitmakers like Billie Eilish and...
June 6, 2024
Why Do Trans Women Face so Much Violence?
“There is no shortage of voices demanding everyone pay attention to the violence trans women suffer. But one frighteningly basic question seems never to be answered: why does it happen? If men are not inherently evil and trans women do not intrinsically invite reprisal—which would make violence unstoppable—then the psychology...
Why Do Trans Women Face so Much Violence?“There is no shortage of voices demanding everyone pay attention to the violence trans women suffer. But one frighteningly basic question seems never to be answered: why does it happen? If men are not inherently...