Arresting Homeless People Does Nothing to Address the Issue of Poverty in West Virginia

This op-ed by ACLU-WV Interim Executive Director Eli Baumwell originally appeared on West Virginia Watch.

Turned away from the camera, a person sleeps on the street next to a brick wall

Meet ACLU-WV's Newest Staff Member, Paralegal Miranda Johnson

A Q&A with our newest staff member

Miranda Johnson, a white woman with dark glasses, short hair and a backwards checker-print baseball hat, smiles for the camera with downtown Charleston's waterfront in the background.

Gov. Justice Should Veto the Vaccine Exemptions Bill. Here’s Why.

West Virginia's school vaccine mandates protect the civil liberties of vulnerable students. 

A nurse administers a vaccine to a young person in a black tee shirt in this stock photo from Unsplash.com.

Sunshine Week a time to look at lack of transparency in WV government

The following commentary piece by ACLU-WV Interim Executive Director Eli Baumwell originally appeared in West Virginia Watch.

The West Virginia Capitol is shown on a sunny summer day

2024 Lobby Day in Photos

Staff and supporters create an event to remember during the 2024 Legislative Session.

ACLU-WV Youth Organzier Ocean Smith, Board member Sonya Armstrong and legislative intern Jaidyn Carter wear Crowns in support of the Crown Act.

Introducing Black Futures Month

Featuring West Virginia Black leaders, community organizers, and decision makers.

Senate Bill Imperils Cash Bail Reform, Overcrowded Jails

Cash bail systems are problematic because they condition release on wealth.

Handcuffs are shown with 100 dollar bills to symbolize the cash bail system

We Don’t Need A Surveillance State to Protect Kids From Pornography

This piece by ACLU-WV interim advocacy director Rusty Williams originally appeared in West Virginia Watch.

Rusty Williams speaks at a public hearing at the West Virginia Legislature

BLACK POLICY DAY 2024 IN PHOTOS

A huge thank you to everyone who organized Black Policy Day 2024 to make it such a success. 

Young people pose for a photo at Black Policy Day 2024