Tag: ACLU

Why the ACLU made a mistake by putting words in Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s mouth

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Abortion rights are under threat. There is no middle ground on this issue, and in the wake of a restrictive Texas law, both sides are gearing up their rhetoric. Does this justify distorting what a historical figure said? No. Never. The ACLU decided to make Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s words more modern and inclusive Here’s a … Continued

Why the conflicted ACLU statement about armed protesters is ineffective

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) exists to defend people’s constitutional rights. Its California chapters (later backed up by the national organization) recently backed off its defense of alt-right protesters. It’s a nuanced stance, and a confusing statement didn’t help. People think of the ACLU as a highly liberal organization. It has recently defended imprisoned … Continued