News & Commentary

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska has selected Allaryce Agloinga, Sal Chapell, and Carina Lurancy as recipients of its 2023 Joan Hamilton Memorial Scholarship.

Another young Alaskan has died in DOC custody, marking the 11th death this year. But DOC isn’t counting her.

The Alaska Civil Liberties Union of Alaska believes Indigenous peoples and their governments have inherent sovereignty, the right to govern themselves and their lands and determine their own futures.

Two weeks ago, the ACLU of Alaska sent a letter on behalf of a transgender middle school student-athlete on the Kenai Peninsula who has been barred from participating on the boy's cross-country team. In response to our letter, the District reversed course.

Racism, oppression, love, death, and leading movements – the books that drive me, guide me, heal me, and remind me that we do this on the shoulders of giants.

DOC has counted 8 deaths this year. We won’t forget about the two they are leaving out.

Banned Books Week is October 1-7. Our staff have given their book recommendations from the list the Mat-Su District library committee is reviewing.

The Alaska Department of Education and Early Childhood Development passed an anti-trans policy on August 31, 2023, which prevents trans girls from participating in school sports across the State of Alaska. Read more to learn about the regulation and what you can do about it to support trans rights.

Being stopped by police is a stressful experience, especially if you do not know your rights. The ACLU of Alaska has resources to help you navigate interactions with police, law enforcement, and immigration and customs enforcement (ICE).