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66% of voters say that rehabilitation should be prioritized over incarceration.

How Programs like HEART Fund Care, Not Criminalization

This week (May 5-8) is ACLU Community Safety Week on Capitol Hill. We’re joining the ACLU in DC to demand Congress invests in prevention, not punishment.

Jan 13, 2023

Know Your Facts: Common Abortion Myths to Watch Out For

Abortion opponents often use misinformation and outright lies to support their political agenda. We’ve gathered some common myths about abortion you may be hearing from lawmakers — or even friends and loved ones — and the facts you should know with evidence from credible sources. 
Protest crowd with a sign that says "My Body My Choice"

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Jan 13, 2023

Know Your Facts: Common Abortion Myths to Watch Out For

Abortion opponents often use misinformation and outright lies to support their political agenda. We’ve gathered some common myths about abortion you may be hearing from lawmakers — or even friends and loved ones — and the facts you should know with evidence from credible sources. 

Protest crowd with a sign that says "My Body My Choice"
Dec 06, 2022

Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy

North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.

An elected official reviews a map of North Carolina districts at select committee meeting on redistricting.
Dec 05, 2022

Preparing for the 2023 Legislative Session

As election season comes to a close and we contend with the outcomes on a state and local level, we turn our attention to the 2023 legislative session, which will begin in January.

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Nov 18, 2022

Remembering Pauli Murray and Celebrating Trans Resilience

Today we celebrate Transgender Day of Remembrance and the birthday of Pauli Murray, a civil rights lawyer and activist from Durham, NC.

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Oct 25, 2022

Midterm Elections: How These Offices Impact Your Rights

Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!

A red background containing white and gold stars, a large image of a hand with pen filling out a voting slip, white arrows, fill-in bubbles and the Capitol building.
Sep 21, 2022

The Truth About Abortion Later in Pregnancy

Since a ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy went into effect in North Carolina, discussions, questions, and unfortunately, misinformation have circulated about terminating pregnancies at this stage.

Abortion graphic with signs
Sep 21, 2022

Banned Books and the Rise of Censorship

The threat of censorship and the suppression of knowledge is alive and well today and continues a long legacy of attempting to silence minoritized people.

Gender Queer memoir cover art
Sep 21, 2022

End of Summer Progress Report from the ACLU of NC

As the weather (hopefully) begins to cool, we are reflecting on all the wonderful work we accomplished this summer, and we wanted to take a moment to share it all with our supporters.

Repro March
Aug 31, 2022

The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries

“Death qualification” is yet another way prosecutors stack the odds against Black defendants and in favor of capital punishment.

Am antique jury’s box.