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Oct 30, 2019
ACLU-WV to Honor Protector of Reproductive Rights Sharon Lewis
Sharon Lewis has served the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia, the state’s only abortion care provider, for 31 years. That’s most of the WHC’s existence. For the past 21 years, she has served as its executive director.
Oct 28, 2019
Police arrested woman who filmed beating. We're representing her.
Less than two weeks ago, Alisyn Proctor released on social media a video of a Charleston police officer repeatedly punching Freda Gilmore, a 100-pound Black woman. The video sparked justified outrage by West Virginians in Charleston and beyond. The night of the beating, the Charleston Police Department arrested Alisyn on a bogus charge of “disorderly conduct.”
Oct 16, 2019
Video Showing Police Beating Must Be Investigated
A video has surfaced on Facebook that appears to show a Charleston police officer repeatedly punching a woman who was already lying on the ground and restrained by a second officer.
Oct 15, 2019
Meet Rose Winland
Get to know ACLU of WV Administrative Assistant Rose Winland. We recently sat down with Rose to learn more about her background and why she decided to join team #ACLUWV. Below is our Q and A.
Oct 07, 2019
ACLU-WV to honor longtime ally Tony Majestro
The ACLU-WV is excited to bring back our Bill of Rights Bash event this year because it gives us a chance to honor two fantastic West Virginians.
Sep 26, 2019
Voting Rights for Those Convicted of Felonies Explained
Many people wrongly believe that going to jail strips a person of their right to vote in West Virginia forever.
Sep 24, 2019
Kanawha BOE is Right to Loosen Dress Code
It’s normal for young people to use clothing, hairstyles and other aspects of their appearance to express who they are and what they believe. It’s all part of growing up and figuring out one’s identity.
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