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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

Oct 2, 2012

Important Breakthrough for LGBT Immigrant Families

Important Breakthrough for LGBT Immigrant Families

Sep 19, 2012

At DADT Repeal’s One-Year Anniversary, Refusing to Turn Back the Clock

At DADT Repeal’s One-Year Anniversary, Refusing to Turn Back the Clock

Aug 13, 2012

Working Towards an LGBT-Inclusive Platform

Working Towards an LGBT-Inclusive Platform

Aug 8, 2012

Let's Be Clear: Transgender Discrimination IS Sex Discrimination

Let's Be Clear: Transgender Discrimination IS Sex Discrimination

Aug 1, 2012

Historic Support for the Student Non-Discrimination Act

Historic Support for the Student Non-Discrimination Act

Jul 27, 2012

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµUrges Critical LGBT and HIV/AIDS Updates to 2012 Democratic National Platform

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµUrges Critical LGBT and HIV/AIDS Updates to 2012 Democratic National Platform

Jul 3, 2012

New Legislation Addresses Need for Equal Treatment of Military Spouses

New Legislation Addresses Need for Equal Treatment of Military Spouses

Jun 13, 2012

ENDA Is Good, Could Be Even Better

ENDA Is Good, Could Be Even Better

May 22, 2012

Critical Transgender Concerns Awaiting Action at the Social Security Administration

Critical Transgender Concerns Awaiting Action at the Social Security Administration

May 21, 2012

Historic NAACP Vote Signals the Ultimate Failure of Divisive NOM Strategy

Historic NAACP Vote Signals the Ultimate Failure of Divisive NOM Strategy