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Rachel Bloom

ACLU

Bio

Rachel Bloom is an Advocacy and Policy Strategist for the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ. Her work focuses on state based criminal justice reform, with particular attention paid to drug testing of public benefit recipients, collateral consequences, private prisons and policing. Focusing on these issues, she works with ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµaffiliates throughout the country, as well as with national partners, to advance progressive reform and defeat regressive legislation. Ms. Bloom is a proud alumnae of Barnard College and received her Masters degree in Social Policy and Planning from the London School of Economics.


Featured work

Jun 28, 2011

Being Poor Is Not a Crime

Being Poor Is Not a Crime

May 19, 2011

Florida Law Punishes Poor People for Being Poor

Florida Law Punishes Poor People for Being Poor

Sep 3, 2010

A Very Big Thank You!

A Very Big Thank You!

Mar 26, 2010

Prison as Punishment, Not for Punishment

Prison as Punishment, Not for Punishment

Nov 13, 2009

Fighting for Voting Rights for All Americans

Fighting for Voting Rights for All Americans

Jul 28, 2009

Eligible to Vote in Washington

Eligible to Vote in Washington

May 8, 2009

In Honor of Jack Kemp, Voting Rights Advocate

In Honor of Jack Kemp, Voting Rights Advocate

Dec 8, 2008

I Have the Right to Vote…Right?

I Have the Right to Vote…Right?

Oct 24, 2008

I Can't Vote, I Was Locked Up.

I Can't Vote, I Was Locked Up.