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Feb 19, 2018

Stand Together No Matter What

Defending Democracy

ACLU-WV Executive Director Joseph Cohen recently had the opportunity to speak with members of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America about the critical constitutional importance of...

ACLU-WV Executive Director Joseph Cohen recently had the opportunity to speak with members of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America about the critical constitutional importance of...

Feb 15, 2018

Criminal Justice Reform 2018

Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice reform is always an important staple in our legislative agenda and this year is no different. In years past, we’ve advocated for truancy reform, implementing community-based programs as...
Criminal justice reform is always an important staple in our legislative agenda and this year is no different. In years past, we’ve advocated for truancy reform, implementing community-based programs as...
Feb 12, 2018

SNAP Benefits Should Never Be Political

Racial Justice

Eli Baumwell gave personal testimony against HB 4001 – a bill that would institute work requirements for public benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Eli Baumwell gave personal testimony against HB 4001 – a bill that would institute work requirements for public benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Feb 6, 2018

Gabrielle Chapman: Abortion Is Personal

Reproductive Freedom
In many cases, we rarely have full control over anything. When it came to my reproductive rights and my body, that was not the case. In 2016, I choose to have an abortion, and it was the best decision I...
In many cases, we rarely have full control over anything. When it came to my reproductive rights and my body, that was not the case. In 2016, I choose to have an abortion, and it was the best decision I...
Feb 5, 2018

ACLU Testifies Against Horrific Women's Health Bill

Reproductive Freedom
The ACLU-WV joined countless other voices from across the state at a public hearing to stand against HB 4012 – a bill that would eliminate Medicaid funding for women’s reproductive services. This bill is...
The ACLU-WV joined countless other voices from across the state at a public hearing to stand against HB 4012 – a bill that would eliminate Medicaid funding for women’s reproductive services. This bill is...
Jan 31, 2018

Cyberbullying Bill Criminalizes Youth

Juvenile Justice
The ACLU of West Virginia has been at the forefront of ensuring that kids in our state feel safe and feel free to be themselves.  The mental and emotional health and well-being of our youth is vitally ...
The ACLU of West Virginia has been at the forefront of ensuring that kids in our state feel safe and feel free to be themselves.  The mental and emotional health and well-being of our youth is vitally ...