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Dec 20, 2022

Meet Advocacy Associate Rusty Williams

Musician/artist turned into a community organizer following a cancer diagnosis with no resources or insurance

Musician/artist turned into a community organizer following a cancer diagnosis with no resources or insurance

Rusty Williams wears a pink vest reading Clinic Escort Volunteer in front of the entrance to the Women's Health Center of West Virginia
Rusty Williams wears a pink vest reading Clinic Escort Volunteer in front of the entrance to the Women's Health Center of West Virginia
Dec 7, 2022

How the So-Called "Child Welfare System" Hurts Families

Report finds West Virginia terminates parental rights at more than twice the rate of any other state.

Report finds West Virginia terminates parental rights at more than twice the rate of any other state.

A young girl is shown from behind holding a woman's hand with the words "they took my life the day they took my girls" positioned at the top
A young girl is shown from behind holding a woman's hand with the words "they took my life the day they took my girls" positioned at the top
Nov 14, 2022

After Disastrous State Election for Civil Liberties Champions, Our Work is More Important than Ever

Many civil liberties champions lost their elections, but thanks to our supporters, the ACLU of West Virginia isn't going anywhere.

Many civil liberties champions lost their elections, but thanks to our supporters, the ACLU of West Virginia isn't going anywhere.

A yellow background with the words "THEACLU WAS MADE FOR MOMENTS LIKE THIS"
A yellow background with the words "THEACLU WAS MADE FOR MOMENTS LIKE THIS"
Oct 31, 2022

Read Our Letter Opposing Censure of Parkersburg Library Over 'Gender Queer'

Removing book would be clear violation of the First Amendment and numerous Supreme Court rulings
Removing book would be clear violation of the First Amendment and numerous Supreme Court rulings
A white person with blond hair and glasses reads a copy of "Gender Queer" against a solid white backdrop
A white person with blond hair and glasses reads a copy of "Gender Queer" against a solid white backdrop
Oct 25, 2022

Letter to the Editor: Religious Leaders Failing Queer West Virginians

The following letter by Rev. Jenny Williams, ACLU-WV Faith Organizer, appeared in Sunday's Dominion Post newspaper.  ​​​​​​​

The following letter by Rev. Jenny Williams, ACLU-WV Faith Organizer, appeared in Sunday's Dominion Post newspaper.  ​​​​​​​

Jenny Williams sits on a rainbow crosswalk
Jenny Williams sits on a rainbow crosswalk
Oct 11, 2022

ACLU-WV Urges Mon County Schools to Reconsider Ban on Pride, BLM Flags

The policy is likely to create a hostile learning environment
The policy is likely to create a hostile learning environment
a hand holds a sign reading "Black LGBTQ Lives Matter"
a hand holds a sign reading "Black LGBTQ Lives Matter"