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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.


Featured work

Sep 16, 2010

New Report Highlights Challenges Facing LGBT Students

New Report Highlights Challenges Facing LGBT Students

Sep 13, 2010

Maj. Margaret Witt (and Lady Gaga) vs. DADT

Maj. Margaret Witt (and Lady Gaga) vs. DADT

Sep 10, 2010

DADT Dealt a Serious Blow by the Courts – Congress, You're Up.

DADT Dealt a Serious Blow by the Courts – Congress, You're Up.

Sep 1, 2010

Does Focus on the Family Speak for Your Family?

Does Focus on the Family Speak for Your Family?

Aug 24, 2010

DADT's Other Victims: Military Spouses and Families

DADT's Other Victims: Military Spouses and Families

Aug 17, 2010

A Back-to-School Wish for LGBT Students

A Back-to-School Wish for LGBT Students

Aug 16, 2010

Mission-Critical Troops vs. Irrational Discrimination

Mission-Critical Troops vs. Irrational Discrimination

Aug 13, 2010

Torture Memos Author and the Freedom to Marry

Torture Memos Author and the Freedom to Marry

Aug 6, 2010

President Obama — Now is the Time to Lead on Marriage Fairness

President Obama — Now is the Time to Lead on Marriage Fairness

Jul 28, 2010

Thanks Bill O’Reilly, From Your Friends at the ACLU

Thanks Bill O’Reilly, From Your Friends at the ACLU