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Feb 26, 2025
ACLU-VA to VDOC: Address Ongoing Harm at Red Onion
Criminal Legal Reform
We’re demanding Red Onion treat self-harm for what it is: a mental health crisis, NOT a disciplinary issue or a crime. Read our lawyers' demand letter to Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC).
We’re demanding Red Onion treat self-harm for what it is: a mental health crisis, NOT a disciplinary issue or a crime. Read our lawyers' demand letter to Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC).
Jan 27, 2025
Guidance for Virginia's LGBTQIA+ Communities After Trump's Inauguration
LGBTQ+ Rights
As anticipated, the new Trump Administration has issued a series of harmful and sweeping executive actions—including those targeting the LGBTQIA+ community.
As anticipated, the new Trump Administration has issued a series of harmful and sweeping executive actions—including those targeting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Dec 20, 2024
Guidance for Virginia's LGBTQIA+ Communities After Trump's Election
Last updated on December 20, 2025. For the most up-to-date guidance, please check our social and...
Last updated on December 20, 2025. For the most up-to-date guidance, please check our social and...
Dec 18, 2024
Virginia's First-Ever Trans Joy Zine
LGBTQ+ Rights
100+ illustrated pages of trans joy to change the anti-trans narrative and debunk misconceptions.
100+ illustrated pages of trans joy to change the anti-trans narrative and debunk misconceptions.
Dec 4, 2024
Meet Your Neighbors: Sarah and Vega Moore
Criminal Legal Reform
“To anyone who’s spending the holidays apart from a loved one, I see you. I feel your pain, your loneliness. You’re not alone, even when it feels like you are. And no matter how long it takes, remember that...
“To anyone who’s spending the holidays apart from a loved one, I see you. I feel your pain, your loneliness. You’re not alone, even when it feels like you are. And no matter how long it takes, remember that...
Nov 27, 2024
Meet Your Neighbors: Fatimah & Talib Muwahhid
Criminal Legal Reform
"To those who have a loved one inside prison, know that you are not alone. For those with long sentences like Talib or even life sentences like many others we know, don’t give up hope."
"To those who have a loved one inside prison, know that you are not alone. For those with long sentences like Talib or even life sentences like many others we know, don’t give up hope."