A Look Inside Delaware’s First Election Protection Program’s Fight Against Voter Suppression

Despite a devastating blow to voting rights in Delaware in the weeks leading up to the General Election, Common Cause Delaware’s Election Protection team remained committed to ensuring every vote counted this election season.

EP volunteers at a polling place on Election Day

Probation Restrictions Take Away Some 'Happy' from the Holidays

Holidays should be a time for celebration — but for a person on probation, gathering with their family or friends during the holidays could have devastating consequences... and in the worst case, even send someone back to prison. Learn more in this commentary from Daron "Timeless Thomas" Swann.

Headshot of Daron "Timeless Thomas" Swann with Smart Justice Delaware logo

Liberty in the Courts: An End-of-Year Note from the Legal Team

This has been a banner year for our legal department: historic litigation, new cases, and a fully-staffed legal team — and that’s just scratching the surface. Read more to catch up with our legal team’s work and get a sneak peak at what’s to come in 2023.

By Dwayne J. Bensing, Katie Prevost, Jasmine Minhas

Legal updates

Guest Blog Post: The Wilmington Learning Collaborative Becomes Official

The Wilmington Learning Collaborative is the first structural change in four decades that will transform how some Wilmington schools are governed. How decisions are made and who gets to make them is the difference. Learn more in this guest blog post from First State Educate.

Students sitting on classroom floor listening to teacher.

Colleges Can't be "Colorblind."

When it comes to college or university admissions, considerations of race are a fair - and necessary - tool to ensure that education equity reaches higher-ed campuses. That’s why the SCOTUS cases being heard on this issue are so important.

By John Reynolds

University students sitting on a campus lawn.

Delaware Needs Increased Access to the Ballot for Voters with Disabilities

With voting reforms - and rollbacks - in Delaware’s spotlight this election season, we must also shine a spotlight on the need for increased accessibility for voters with disabilities. Learn more in this guest blog post from CLASI.

Individual using a wheelchair at a polling location

Last-Minute Changes in Voting Laws Make Voter Education a Primary Concern for General Election

This commentary, contributed by Dr. David Paul Redlawsk, Dr. Kimeu W. Boynton, and Dr. Thomas M. Powers, was originally published in Delaware Online on Friday, October 21, 2022 and Bay to Bay News on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Image of "I Voted" stickers scattered across a table

Probation Reform is Good for Delaware’s Economy

Removing probation-related barriers that make it hard for people to work will enable employers to access this untapped workforce while also promoting pathways to economic stability for Delawareans and their families. Read more in this commentary by Daryll K. Harris of J.P. Morgan Chase.

By Daryll K. Harris

Headshot of Daryll Harris, ACLU-DE Board Member

Now Hiring: Campaign Manager

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced organizer to lead some of our policy and advocacy campaigns, with special focus on immigrants’ rights, reproductive freedom, and voting rights. Apply today!

Now hiring: Campaign Manager. Apply Today!