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Ian S. Thompson

Senior Legislative Advocate

ACLU

Bio

Ian Thompson () is a Senior Legislative Advocate for the ACLU. In this capacity, Thompson works to advance the organization’s civil liberties and civil rights agenda in Congress and the executive branch by focusing on LGBT rights, HIV/AIDS, and sex education. Prior to joining the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµin January 2006, Thompson interned in the Washington, D.C., office of Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio). A 2005 graduate of Penn State University, Thompson holds a degree in International Politics.


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Sep 22, 2011

Sen. Kerry and Rep. Nadler Introduce Housing Non-Discrimination Legislation

Sen. Kerry and Rep. Nadler Introduce Housing Non-Discrimination Legislation

Sep 20, 2011

The Demise of DADT

The Demise of DADT

Sep 8, 2011

Hey NFL: Where Are the It Gets Better Videos?

Hey NFL: Where Are the It Gets Better Videos?

Aug 19, 2011

Potential Relief for Same-Sex Couples Facing the Threat of Deportation

Potential Relief for Same-Sex Couples Facing the Threat of Deportation

Aug 15, 2011

NOM Marriage Pledge: A Discriminatory, Tone-Deaf Pitfall

NOM Marriage Pledge: A Discriminatory, Tone-Deaf Pitfall

Aug 12, 2011

The Congressional Evolution on DOMA

The Congressional Evolution on DOMA

Jul 28, 2011

Blood Donation Ban for Gay and Bisexual Men Under Review by HHS

Blood Donation Ban for Gay and Bisexual Men Under Review by HHS

Jul 22, 2011

A Remarkable Week for LGBT Rights in Washington, D.C.

A Remarkable Week for LGBT Rights in Washington, D.C.

Jul 20, 2011

Senator Franken Skewers Anti-Gay Distortions at DOMA Hearing

Senator Franken Skewers Anti-Gay Distortions at DOMA Hearing

Jul 19, 2011

BREAKING: White House Endorses Respect for Marriage Act

BREAKING: White House Endorses Respect for Marriage Act