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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"
Sep 1, 2022

Three Reasons Why the Senate Must Pass the Respect for Marriage Act

Our hard-won rights are under threat at the U.S. Supreme Court. This bill would provide some protection.

Our hard-won rights are under threat at the U.S. Supreme Court. This bill would provide some protection.

People wave rainbow flags in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building
People wave rainbow flags in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building
Aug 22, 2022

ACLU-WV Files Legal Actions in State, Federal Courts Against Legislature for Free Speech, Open Meetings Law Violations

Members of the public have every right to record public meetings.

Members of the public have every right to record public meetings.

The West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, WV
The West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, WV