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Sep 2, 2022

Executive Director Andrea Young Discusses Impacts Of Georgia’s Abortion Ban

Executive Director Andrea Young was among leaders from organizations at the forefront of the fight for reproductive rights who participated in a recent panel discussion on misunderstandings about Dobbs v....

By Jerzy Shedlock

Emory School of Law, Georgia Life Alliance, and the ACLU members.

Aug 12, 2022

Challenging Georgia’s Six-Week Abortion Ban

On Monday, August 8, 2022, the Superior Court of Fulton County held a hearing on a request from abortion providers and advocates for a temporary restraining order in a ...

Mar 18, 2021

Senator Raphael Warnock's Maiden Speech

With roots embedded deep into Georgia's history, Sen. Warnock's maiden speech began in solidarity with the Asian community and called upon the "spark of divine" in us all.

Nov 4, 2020

Keep Your Faith in Democracy

The voting has ended. The counting has begun. This election is not over until every eligible voter’s ballot is counted.

Sep 2, 2020

A Seat at The Table with Andrea Young and Greg Palast

A Seat At the Table host Munson Steed, CEO of Rolling Out, interviews Andrea Young, executive director of the ACLU of Georgia, and Greg Palast, journalist with The Palast Investigative Fund.

Aug 10, 2020

ACLU seeks info on Ga. school discipline practices

AP---ACLU of Georgia executive director Andrea Young spoke with the Associated Press regarding its open records request sent to the Paulding County School District.