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Supreme Court Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade 

News Release, Published: 
Friday, June 24, 2022
The Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling today overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey — landmark decisions recognizing the constitutional right to abortion.
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The Rights of Transgender People in Washington State: Discrimination and Harassment

Published: 
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The current legal system assumes individuals identify as one gender, either male or female. While this guide provides an understanding of the current legal system, the ACLU recognizes that many people do not identify as male or female. A person may identify or express as a specific gender, both genders, or neither gender.
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The Rights of Transgender People in Washington State: Name Changes and ID

Published: 
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The current legal system assumes individuals identify as one gender, either male or female. While this guide provides an understanding of the current legal system, the ACLU recognizes that many people do not identify as male or female. A person may identify or express as a specific gender, both genders, or neither gender. 
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Festival Sundiata Black Arts Fest: A Celebration of Community and Radical Hope

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Freedom, Belonging, & Radical Hope for Pride

Published: 
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
A Pride message from our Executive Director, Michele Storms
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Asian American History Is American History

Published: 
Friday, May 6, 2022
In 2022, it is still all too common for a person of Asian descent to be asked, “Where are you really from?” or to be told, “Your English is excellent!” This is othering, and it can be deeply hurtful.
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ACLU of Washington Comment on Reporting of Leaked SCOTUS Opinion Overturning Roe 

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
As a state where abortion will remain legal, we must be a beacon of liberty. We have to work to expand abortion access in Washington state, fund abortion care and protect abortion patients and providers.
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