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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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Jul 20, 2015

The Disingenuous First Amendment Defense Act Is Indiana on Steroids

The Disingenuous First Amendment Defense Act Is Indiana on Steroids

Jul 7, 2015

Viral Photo Highlights Need for Action In Support Of LGBT Youth

Viral Photo Highlights Need for Action In Support Of LGBT Youth

Feb 27, 2015

‘Perfect Surveillance,’ Says Edward Snowden, Could Have Snuffed Out the LGBT Movement. He’s Right.

‘Perfect Surveillance,’ Says Edward Snowden, Could Have Snuffed Out the LGBT Movement. He’s Right.

Jan 12, 2015

DOJ Solidifies Protection for Transgender Rights

DOJ Solidifies Protection for Transgender Rights

Dec 15, 2014

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµto Congress: We Need a Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµto Congress: We Need a Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill

Dec 10, 2014

New DOJ Profiling Guidance: LGBTQ-Inclusive, But Inadequate

New DOJ Profiling Guidance: LGBTQ-Inclusive, But Inadequate

Dec 4, 2014

A Win for Transgender Students You May Have Missed

A Win for Transgender Students You May Have Missed

Nov 17, 2014

When Stigma Trumps Science in Blood Donations

When Stigma Trumps Science in Blood Donations

Jul 21, 2014

VICTORY! A Historic Day for LGBT Equality

VICTORY! A Historic Day for LGBT Equality

Jul 12, 2014

Abusive Surveillance Is an LGBTQ Rights Issue

Abusive Surveillance Is an LGBTQ Rights Issue