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The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.

Abortion rights advocates reflect on their activism post-Dobbs, and the role storytelling still plays in the ongoing fight.

House Bill 1080 must be stopped.

As we remember Roe v. Wade on the 50th anniversary of the decision, look back at some of the many fights led by the ACLU along the way.

We’re poised to fight back against state legislative efforts to control our bodies and limit access to essential health care.

Amidst a wave of anti-drag legislation and violence, drag performers and host venues across the country are moving to higher security or cancel performances altogether.

Years later, 16 people reflect on how their abortions allowed them to continue their education, build a career, and lay a stronger foundation for becoming a parent at a later time of their choosing.

Together we are accomplishing critical work in our state to protect and advance civil liberties across the Midwest and beyond.

Restricting abortion access threatens everyone’s rights and freedoms nationwide — but in 2022, we fought for reproductive rights at every turn.