American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia

A More Perfect District

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A More Perfect District is a podcast from the ACLU of D.C. focused on the civil rights and civil liberties issues shaping Washington, D.C. We break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what it will take to protect our rights. Our work spans the courts, the legislature, and the street, all aimed at building a more just and free D.C.

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Episodes

Satire Isn’t a Crime: Defending the Right to Protest the National Guard 06.07.2026 16:52

Can the Government Punish You for Mocking It? In this episode, host Amber Taylor, Strategic Communications Director at ACLU-D.C., sits down with our client Sam O’Hara to discuss his detention by D.C. police after he recorded National Guard members patrolling Washington, D.C., while playing The Imperial March from Star Wars. Sam shares what happened that day, why he believes his rights were violat...

The Power to Protest 22.06.2026 18:30

In this episode, we cover why protesting in D.C. is powerful, and what people need to know as they take to the streets. Host Monica Hopkins, Executive Director of the ACLU-D.C., is joined by Art Spitzer, Senior Counsel, to talk about the history of protest in D.C., the rights of protesters, why protest is needed for a healthy democracy.

Your Vote is Your Power - Inside Ranked Choice Voting and the D.C. Primary Election 27.05.2026 52:35

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about voting in Washington, D.C. Whether you plan to vote by mail, use a drop box, or cast your ballot in person, we’ll help you make a plan to vote with confidence. Host Amber Taylor, Strategic Communications Director, is joined by Alicia Yass, Policy Advocacy Director, to discuss responses from candidates who completed the ACLU of D.C.’s...