News & Commentary

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).  

The first four challenged books under review by the Mat-Su School District library committee are “It’s Perfectly Normal” by Robie Harris, “Drama” by Raina Telgemeier, “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold, and “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison.

This summer, the ACLU of Alaska hosted two student interns to support our advocacy work. Check out their reflections from their time with us.

Across the United States, the incarceration rate of Indigenous Peoples is twice the rate of white people – a pattern that Alaska is on trend with.

With recent efforts by the Alaska School Board and Mat-Su School Board to pass discriminatory policies towards LGBTQIA2S+ students, the ACLU of Alaska would like to remind students, parents and teachers of the rights afforded to everyone under the U.S. and Alaska Constitution.