ACLU-PA Sues U. of Pittsburgh Over Student Group Suspension
The ACLU of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh over the school's suspension of its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter in apparent retaliation for criticisms that the group made of the university.
I Support Victims’ Rights. And I Oppose Marsy’s Law.
Criminal Justice Reform
I have seen the criminal legal system from every angle imaginable.
I have seen the criminal legal system from every angle imaginable.
Aug 31, 2021
Remembering Babette Josephs
TLGBQIA+ Equality
ACLU-PA staff and board members shared their reflections about Representative Babette Josephs after hearing the news of her passing.
ACLU-PA staff and board members shared their reflections about Representative Babette Josephs after hearing the news of her passing.
Aug 1, 2021
Why “stop and frisk” should not be used for petty offenses
Police Practices
If you are regularly stopped by the Philadelphia police, you are probably a Black man. If you are not regularly stopped by police, you should watch this video of a stop by Philadelphia police. Go on, watch...
By Mary Catherine Roper
If you are regularly stopped by the Philadelphia police, you are probably a Black man. If you are not regularly stopped by police, you should watch this video of a stop by Philadelphia police. Go on, watch...
By Mary Catherine Roper
Jul 14, 2021
Hempfield School District should foster education, not discrimination
TLGBQIA+ Equality
It’s no secret that some politicians and pundits work to divide the country by stoking the so-called “culture war” with invented problems.
Participation in school athletics by transgender athletes is...
By Naiymah Sanchez
It’s no secret that some politicians and pundits work to divide the country by stoking the so-called “culture war” with invented problems.
Participation in school athletics by transgender athletes is...
By Naiymah Sanchez
Jun 18, 2021
What Fulton v. City of Philadelphia means for TLGBQIA+ families and individuals
TLGBQIA+ Equality
The United States Supreme Court decision in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia has raised a lot of questions about what the court’s ruling means for LGBTQIA+ families and individuals in Philadelphia, and across...
By Mary Catherine Roper
The United States Supreme Court decision in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia has raised a lot of questions about what the court’s ruling means for LGBTQIA+ families and individuals in Philadelphia, and across...
By Mary Catherine Roper
Jun 15, 2021
What a Mayor Ed Gainey could mean for Pittsburgh
Criminal Justice Reform
Last month, state Representative Ed Gainey edged out Mayor Bill Peduto in the Democratic mayoral primary. Rep. Gainey is now on track to be elected as Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor in November, an event...
Last month, state Representative Ed Gainey edged out Mayor Bill Peduto in the Democratic mayoral primary. Rep. Gainey is now on track to be elected as Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor in November, an event...