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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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Nov 13, 2008

Now is the Time to Crack the Disparity Once and For All!

Now is the Time to Crack the Disparity Once and For All!

Nov 7, 2008

Confronting the Other Third Rail of Politics — Criminal Justice Reform

Confronting the Other Third Rail of Politics — Criminal Justice Reform

Oct 16, 2008

Pass the Fish and Chips... Oh, And A Little Respect for Civil Liberties Please

Pass the Fish and Chips... Oh, And A Little Respect for Civil Liberties Please

Oct 10, 2008

Up In Smoke — Failures of Bush Administration Drug Policies

Up In Smoke — Failures of Bush Administration Drug Policies

Sep 30, 2008

What Makes for Good Criminal Justice Policies?

What Makes for Good Criminal Justice Policies?

Sep 18, 2008

Toby Keith Carries the Day on Capitol Hill

Toby Keith Carries the Day on Capitol Hill

Sep 16, 2008

Congress — Just When You Thought You've Seen It All...

Congress — Just When You Thought You've Seen It All...

Sep 11, 2008

Congress to Examine Juvenile Life Without Parole — A Human Rights Stain for the U.S.

Congress to Examine Juvenile Life Without Parole — A Human Rights Stain for the U.S.

Sep 8, 2008

Congress-ese: MTR — The Hail Mary of Congress

Congress-ese: MTR — The Hail Mary of Congress