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Jan 23, 2023

Get Involved In The 2023 Legislative Session: Lobby Day And Capitol Observers Program

First Amendment

Our policy and advocacy team is identifying notable bills, producing educational materials, and forming relationships that will lessen harm and uplift civil liberties. There’s a lot going on, and no need to...

By Jerzy Shedlock

Our policy and advocacy team is identifying notable bills, producing educational materials, and forming relationships that will lessen harm and uplift civil liberties. There’s a lot going on, and no need to...

By Jerzy Shedlock
inside GA capitol building
inside GA capitol building
Jan 18, 2023

Andrea Young Speaks On MLK’s Legacy, Fighting For Democracy On CNN Newsroom

Voter Rights

On Sunday, ACLU of Georgia Executive Director Andrea Young was invited to speak on CNN Newsroom and discuss the lasting legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Her interview was part of CNN’s coverage of President...

By Jerzy Shedlock

On Sunday, ACLU of Georgia Executive Director Andrea Young was invited to speak on CNN Newsroom and discuss the lasting legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Her interview was part of CNN’s coverage of President...

By Jerzy Shedlock
screenshot of CNN clip
screenshot of CNN clip
Jan 11, 2023

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

Reproductive Freedom
Years later, 16 people reflect on how their abortions allowed them to continue their education, build a career, and lay a stronger foundation for becoming a parent at a later time of their choosing.
Years later, 16 people reflect on how their abortions allowed them to continue their education, build a career, and lay a stronger foundation for becoming a parent at a later time of their choosing.
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.
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 9, 2023

Welcome To The 2023 Georgia Legislative Session

First Amendment
The ACLU of Georgia has an ambitious agenda to protect and advance the civil liberties and rights of all Georgians during the 2023 Legislative Session.
The ACLU of Georgia has an ambitious agenda to protect and advance the civil liberties and rights of all Georgians during the 2023 Legislative Session.
Georgia state capitol building
Georgia state capitol building
Dec 22, 2022

Check-In Call Leads To Hand Delivery Of Voter Ballot To Hospital Bed

Ailing activist was determined to vote in senate runoff election

Despite being told otherwise, Kim Davis was adamant she needed to cast a vote from her hospital bed in the...

By Jerzy Shedlock

Ailing activist was determined to vote in senate runoff election

Despite being told otherwise, Kim Davis was adamant she needed to cast a vote from her hospital bed in the...

By Jerzy Shedlock
Cherrell Brown, ACLU Community Engagement Manager, & Kim Davis, death penalty abolitionist
Cherrell Brown, ACLU Community Engagement Manager, & Kim Davis, death penalty abolitionist
Dec 2, 2022

I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.

LGBTQ+ Rights
Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.
Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.
Donnie Ray Saxton with son Parker.
Donnie Ray Saxton with son Parker.