News & Commentary

Apr 26, 2024

Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests

Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.

A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
Mar 15, 2024

Why Allowing Chaplains in Public Schools Harms Students

Across the country, efforts to install chaplains in public schools threaten to undermine students’ religious freedom rights and their well-being. Here’s what you need to know.

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Mar 08, 2024

ACLU UT'S ELLIE MENLOVE TESTIFIED AGAINST SCHOOL CHAPLAIN BILL

Read testimony from Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Counsel, opposing H.B. 514 (School Chaplain Amendments)

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Feb 15, 2024

ACLU UT's Ellie Menlove Testified Against H.B. 303

Read testimony from Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Counsel, opposing H.B. 303 (School Curriculum Requirements)

By Ellie Menlove

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Sep 27, 2023

10 Advocates on Why They Won’t Stand for Classroom Censorship

People across the country shared their thoughts about why inclusive education is crucial for students.

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