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This op-ed was originally published in The Virginian-Pilot on July 14, 2019.
While institutional slavery may have ended in the United States only 154 years ago, African Americans continue to be targeted by systematic racism in our criminal justice system. Jim Crow laws, established in the late 19th and 20th centuries after slavery was abolished to enforce segregation and rac
Pride Month is a time to celebrate the vibrancy and resilience of the LGBTQ community. It’s also a time to reflect on the contributions of LGBTQ people throughout America’s history and our collective fight for justice and equal rights for all.
Important things happen in different ways in this country. But sometimes it is just individuals who will not take no for an answer who propel us forward. Mildred and Richard Loving loved each other, and wanted to be married and to live in Virginia. Happy Loving Day!
Read a summary of our joint lawsuit challenging Virginia's onerous, medically unnecessary regulations against abortion providers.
Recently, the ACLU of Virginia was asked whether the plaza outside the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station is a public forum where speech and expressive activities are protected by the First Amendment.
