Tag: Advocacy
Articles focused on civic and public advocacy — how individuals and organizations influence policy, law, and public opinion on issues that matter.
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Understanding the ACLU: Mission, Methods, and Meaning
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1920 to defend and expand individual rights and liberties under the U.S. Constitution. The ACLU plays a critical role in protecting freedom of speech, religious liberty, due process, and equal protection through litigation, advocacy, and public education. It functions as a powerful watchdog…