News & Commentary
Oct 05, 2023
Baumwell: Censorship of Books Puts WV Students at Disadvantage
The following commentary piece by ACLU-WV Interim Executive Director Eli Baumwell was published Oct. 4, 2023 by West Virginia Watch.
Sep 15, 2023
Baumwell: State School Board Should Clarify Inclusive Signs Are Not Political
It's not just a teacher's job to make students feel safe and supported -- it's also the law.
Sep 01, 2023
Charleston City Council Members Should Act on Measure to Expand Democracy
Measure would increase the maximum number of public speakers at a meeting and give speakers more time to share their concerns.
Aug 09, 2023
Legislature Again Thumbs Its Nose at Transparency and Members of the Public
Legislators took no public testimony, passed 35 bills into law in a 48 hours.
Aug 04, 2023
Court Rejects Latest Effort to Exclude Trans Student from Middle School Team
AG argued our client, Becky, should be excluded because her performance in shotput and discus had improved.
Jul 18, 2023
ACLU-WV Magazine: COVID-19 Made Me Sick. The For-Profit Health Care in Prison Nearly Killed Me.
West Virginia's jails rank among the most deadly in the nation.
Jul 14, 2023
ACLU-WV Magazine: As A Trans Person, I'm Strongly Considering Leaving the State
Xavier Hersom's lawsuit helped change West Virginia's birth certificate policies for the better. Now, lawmakers' anti-trans agenda is making him consider a move.
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