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U.S. refuses to defend human rights record at U.N.

U.S. Refuses to Defend Human Rights Record at U.N.

The Trump administration’s failure to show up to these proceedings reflects the fact that that they are either unwilling or unable to defend their abhorrent human rights record.
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Celebrating our freedom to read

13 Books Imagining the World We Want to See

The ACLU of Southern California's reading guide is not just a list of books, but rather a collection of stories, experiences, and thoughts from people with lived experiences, academics, and those imagining the world we want to see.
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CVRA

Securing Fair Representation in California

Over the past two decades, the CVRA has compelled hundreds of jurisdictions to adopt district-based elections, which has expanded opportunities for participation, increased minority representation, and more. Yet despite this progress, new challenges have emerged.
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We Keep Us Safe | A virtual activist huddle

A Semi-Monthly Virtual Huddle for Activists

We Keep Us Safe is the ACLU SoCal's semi-monthly virtual call for activists and organizers to discuss how community members can better keep each other safe.