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Apr 27, 2023
Celebrate Second Chance Month through Music
A playlist by people who have earned their second chances.
A playlist by people who have earned their second chances.
Feb 26, 2023
Women's History Month Playlist
Celebrate Women's History Month through a special ACLUVA-curated playlist.
Celebrate Women's History Month through a special ACLUVA-curated playlist.
Nov 21, 2022
ACLUVA Statement on Decision in Anderson v. Clarke and Bowles
Criminal Legal Reform
We are disappointed by the court’s decision today. Virginia lawmakers gave incarcerated people greater incentive to pursue rehabilitation, but those incentives have now been eliminated for people with...
We are disappointed by the court’s decision today. Virginia lawmakers gave incarcerated people greater incentive to pursue rehabilitation, but those incentives have now been eliminated for people with...
Sep 22, 2022
Banning Books Closes Minds
Edited education is a handicap. I trust our teachers and librarians. You should, too.
Edited education is a handicap. I trust our teachers and librarians. You should, too.
Sep 20, 2022
A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot
Voting Rights
Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.
Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.
Jun 30, 2022
Fighting for my Nonbinary Child in Hanover County
LGBTQ+ Rights
My youngest child is a nonbinary student. That doesn’t make me love them any differently, but it completely changed how I show up for them.
My youngest child is a nonbinary student. That doesn’t make me love them any differently, but it completely changed how I show up for them.