News & Commentary
Nov 23, 2020
Assault on Democracy Must End
The following op-ed by ACLU-WV Executive Director Joseph Cohen appears in today's edition of the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
Nov 20, 2020
We Commit Ourselves to a Safer West Virginia for Trans People
2020 has so far been one of the deadliest for trans people in the United States.
Nov 19, 2020
Looking Ahead to Session, WV Criminal Law Reform Coalition Launches Website
A coalition of organizations working to reform West Virginia’s outdated, costly, and ineffective system of criminal laws is optimistic for the possibility of continued bipartisan cooperation ahead of the 2021 Legislative Session.
Nov 09, 2020
ACLU-WV Statement on Fairmont Hate Preacher's Islamophobic Sermon
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) is proud of our close relationship with the Islamic Association of West Virginia (IAWV). Our city and our state are brighter, more loving, and more inclusive because of our Muslim neighbors.A recent sermon by a Fairmont hate preacher that was brought to light by our friends at the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) contained numerous false and bigoted accusations. We condemn this kind of rhetoric in no uncertain terms.Across America, we have seen a wave of anti-Muslim hatred in recent years that has resulted in vandalism, discrimination, and even violence. The kind of rhetoric spewed by people like John Polis may be constitutionally protected, but it only fans the flames of this violence.Polis claims that Islam is at odds with American ideals, but it is he who is out of step with the principles of religious tolerance enshrined in our constitution.
Nov 09, 2020
FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER: ACLU-WV, Partners Unveil Mural Celebrating Immigration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new mural in downtown Charleston will celebrate the lives and many contributions of immigrants to the region.
Nov 04, 2020
Presidential Election Update: Voters (Not Candidates) Will Decide the Winner
It is likely that we will not know for certain the winner of the presidential election until at least tomorrow, and that is OK.
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