Lesser-Known Victories Have A Huge Impact in Struggle for Racial Justice
April 18, 2016
Through the years, the ACLU of Michigan has led the charge in a variety of impactful crusades against racial injustice. Not least among them have been lawsuits to save affirmative action, overhaul...
Using Religion to Discriminate
April 14, 2016
Does religious freedom include the right to discriminate? The first amendment says you and your religious exercise are protected rights. But practicing your faith can’t come at the expense of other...
To Understand Transgender People, Let Them Tell their Stories
When I began writing a series of stories chronicling the lives of transgender people, my goal was to help educate the public. Yet I’m learning just as much in the process. It’s humbling how willing...ISSUES
LGBT Rights
As Visibility for Trans People Increases, So Does Fear
April 09, 2016
It’s no secret that transgender people are becoming more visible on a national stage. There’s actress Laverne Cox, reality star Caitlyn Jenner, and even shows like "Transparent" that try with honest...
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LGBT Rights
When Hatred Is Just Around the Corner
April 06, 2016
Escaping civil war in Lebanon, my family landed in Dearborn, Michigan, in 1986. Like many immigrants, my parents still speak of Lebanon with the same familiarity they did in the weeks after my aunt...
Lansing Watchdog: Navigating the Lobbyist Road Map
April 06, 2016
ACLU at the Michigan Capitol – April 7, 2016
With the state legislature on a two-week spring break, it’s an opportune time to talk about other avenues of lobbying around which the ACLU of Michigan...