News & Commentary

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

a hand holds a sign reading "Black LGBTQ Lives Matter"
Sep 01, 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.

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.

The West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, WV
Jul 29, 2022

Letter: WV Senate Must Allow Public To Record Them as They Ban Abortion or We'll See Them in Court

Senate cannot hide their shameful vote from the public's cameras

Sent Stamped over Demand Letter to Senate President Blair
Jul 01, 2022

Join a Rally for Abortion Rights in West Virginia

We refuse to be dragged back to the 19th Century in West Virginia.

Abortion rights protesters hold signs with messages like "My Body, My Choice" in front of the federal courthouse in Charleston, West Virginia
Jul 01, 2022

Our Statement: Hate on Display in Jackson County Government

West Virginians deserve better than this from elected leaders.

A Jackson County Commissioner stands between two men wearing Proud Boys-branded clothing as the men flash white power signs with their hands
Jun 10, 2022

Dragline: Across State's Three Largest Cities, Homelessness Often Treated Like A Crime

The following story appears on Dragline.org, powered by ACLU-WV.

Dominique Miller searches an abandoned building for people using it as shelter.
Jun 05, 2022

Mollie Kennedy Op-Ed: No Gov. Justice, More Jails Will Not Prevent Mass Shootings

This op-ed by ACLU-WV Community Outreach Director Mollie Kennedy appeared in the June 4 edition of the Charleston Gazette-Mail.  

ACLU-WV Community Outreach Director Mollie Kennedy
May 10, 2022

The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ Community

This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.

LGBTQ+ Protesters hold signs at an abortion rally