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Apr 17, 2024

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

A Q&A with our newest staff member

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.
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.
Mar 20, 2024

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

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

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.
A nurse administers a vaccine to a young person in a black tee shirt in this stock photo from Unsplash.com.
Mar 15, 2024

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 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
The West Virginia Capitol is shown on a sunny summer day
Mar 2, 2024

2024 Lobby Day in Photos

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

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.
ACLU-WV Youth Organzier Ocean Smith, Board member Sonya Armstrong and legislative intern Jaidyn Carter wear Crowns in support of the Crown Act.
Feb 29, 2024

Introducing Black Futures Month

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

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

"Black Futures Month" with the images of Kasha McDonald, Martex Washington, Rhonda Rogombe, and Katonya Hart above
"Black Futures Month" with the images of Kasha McDonald, Martex Washington, Rhonda Rogombe, and Katonya Hart above
Feb 24, 2024

Senate Bill Imperils Cash Bail Reform, Overcrowded Jails

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

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

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