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Take action: Stop extremist takeover of textbooks
April 21, 2010 7:46 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
The Texas State Board of Education released ideologically-tainted amendments to the state’s school curriculum that would essentially rewrite history last week. Texas is the largest distributor of text books, and... Continue reading
Constance will lead New York pride parade
April 19, 2010 7:46 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Constance McMillen was not accepted at her high school prom, but she will be a grand marshal of the popular gay pride parade in New York, according to the New... Continue reading
Arkansas adoption victory!
April 19, 2010 7:45 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
The American Civil Liberties Union won an important victory last week after an Arkansas court struck down a law that bans any unmarried person who lives with a partner from... Continue reading
Obama calls for hospital visitation equality
April 19, 2010 7:45 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
James Esseks of the American Civil Liberties Union national’s LGBT Project recently spoke to NPR about President Obama’s memorandum issued to the Department of Health and Human Services. According to... Continue reading
Texas rewrites history
April 16, 2010 7:45 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
The Texas State Board of Education released amendments to the state’s school curriculum that would essentially rewrite history on Thursday, according to the American Civil Liberties Union’s Blog of Rights.... Continue reading
April 16- student tips for Day of Silence
April 14, 2010 7:44 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
April 16 is Day of Silence What is Day of Silence? The purpose is to silently and peacefully protest anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) bullying, harassment, and name calling.... Continue reading
Republican supports death penalty abolition
April 14, 2010 7:44 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
A west-suburban Republican Representative recently became the newest cosponsor of legislation to abolish the death penalty in Illinois. Rep. Angelo “Skip” Saviano (77th District) joins a dozen other sponsors of... Continue reading
Civil liberty advocates urge Obama to fill board seat
April 9, 2010 7:43 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
The Washington Post has an article up today about lawmakers and privacy advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union, who are pressuring President Obama to fill the vacant seats on... Continue reading
Anti-School-Bullying bill success
April 9, 2010 7:43 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
The Anti-School-Bullying bill, SB 3266, passed out of the senate March 25 on a 51-2 vote! Congratulations to our friends at the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance for their hard work... Continue reading
Surveillance Cameras
April 7, 2010 7:42 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Chicago has the most sophisticated surveillance system in the U.S., according to a Chicago Tribune article Tuesday. However, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois said the thousands of cameras... Continue reading