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Apr 26, 2024
Why Speaking at City Commission Meetings Matters
Free Speech
Your voice can leave a huge impact on local government. Don’t miss your chance to be heard.
Your voice can leave a huge impact on local government. Don’t miss your chance to be heard.
Apr 25, 2024
Request your absentee ballot for the June 11 Primary
Voting Rights
Voters in North Dakota voters can request absentee ballots, which will be mailed to voters starting May 2.
Voters in North Dakota voters can request absentee ballots, which will be mailed to voters starting May 2.
Apr 25, 2024
Make Elections Happen! Sign up to be a Poll Worker
Voting Rights
Elections would not be possible without the help and support of poll workers.
Elections would not be possible without the help and support of poll workers.
Apr 15, 2024
Want to contact elected officials but don't know how? Here's how to reach them in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead
Free Speech
Everyone may need to contact their local government representatives at some point to share an idea, express an opinion or get a question answered.
Everyone may need to contact their local government representatives at some point to share an idea, express an opinion or get a question answered.
Apr 8, 2024
Fair Housing: Renters Should Have the Right to Representation
Racial Justice
All people, regardless of their circumstances or background, should have safe and stable housing — it’s a fundamental human right.
By Cody J. Schuler, Janna Farley
All people, regardless of their circumstances or background, should have safe and stable housing — it’s a fundamental human right.
By Cody J. Schuler, Janna Farley
Mar 27, 2024
We the People: Sarah Goth
Reproductive Freedom
Sarah plays a critical role in the operations of the ACLU's office and the chapter’s scope of work.
By Sarah Goth, Janna Farley
Sarah plays a critical role in the operations of the ACLU's office and the chapter’s scope of work.