Four Reasons Why Arming Schoolteachers Won't Make Schools Safer

House Bill 2549 will make schools look and feel more like jails.

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Deb Ujevich: Dignity in Incarceration Shouldn't be this Hard

It is unacceptable that 29 states, including West Virginia, do not require access to menstrual products for incarcerated people.

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Meet Managing Attorney Aubrey Sparks

Western Maryland native is a passionate advocate for Appalachian people.

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Our Statement: Time for Politicians and Bureaucrats to Stop Moonlighting as News Directors

The public has a right to know what government is up to.

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Meet Advocacy Associate Rusty Williams

Musician/artist turned into a community organizer following a cancer diagnosis with no resources or insurance

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How the So-Called "Child Welfare System" Hurts Families

Report finds West Virginia terminates parental rights at more than twice the rate of any other state.

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After Disastrous State Election for Civil Liberties Champions, Our Work is More Important than Ever

Many civil liberties champions lost their elections, but thanks to our supporters, the ACLU of West Virginia isn't going anywhere.

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Read Our Letter Opposing Censure of Parkersburg Library Over 'Gender Queer'

Removing book would be clear violation of the First Amendment and numerous Supreme Court rulings

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Letter to the Editor: Religious Leaders Failing Queer West Virginians

The following letter by Rev. Jenny Williams, ACLU-WV Faith Organizer, appeared in Sunday's Dominion Post newspaper.  ​​​​​​​

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