Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL

About Me

"Current Event": Starting in January 2008, we will be meeting monthly for a casual happy hour and discussion.
February: "Social Studies"
June: Playboy Summer Event
June: Gay Pride Parade
September: Constitution Day
October: Bill of Rights Celebration Pre-Party
November: Supreme Court Panel
The Young Advocates provides an opportunity for young professionals to participate in political, academic, artistic and social events that relate broadly to the topic of civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU works on many of the issues that we care most about, and Young Advocates provides a forum for the next generation of leaders to meet each other and to support that work through education, advocacy, fundraising and outreach.The mission of the ACLU is to preserve all of these protections and guarantees:* Your First Amendment rights-freedom of speech, association and assembly. Freedom of the press, and freedom of religion supported by the strict separation of church and state. * Your right to equal protection under the law - equal treatment regardless of race, sex, religion or national origin. * Your right to due process - fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake. * Your right to privacy - freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs.We work also to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including Native Americans and other people of color; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people; women; mental-health patients; prisoners; people with disabilities; and the poor.

My Interests

Free speech, Student/YOUTH rights, LGBTQ rights, Reproductive rights, Emergency contraception access, Racial justice, Immigrant rights, Criminal justice, Drug policies, Police practices, Rights of the poor, Disability rights, Religious freedom.

I'd like to meet:

Artists, musicians, writers, academics, young professionals, readers, dancers, theatregoers, and all those who want to help us protect civil liberties.

Music:

Bear vs. Shark, The Smiths, Strike Anywhere, Motion City Soundtrack, Fairweather, Coldplay, The White Stripes, The Clash, Pelican, Maritime, Slint, Beck, Kanye West, Common, Boom Boom Satellites, The Postal Service, Death Cab For Cutie, The Roots, Bloc Party.

Movies:

Angels in America.

Television:

The Wire.

Books:

The Bluest Eye, The Fire Next Time, Giovanni's Room, My Bloody Life: The Life of a Latin King, There Are No Children Here, American Theocracy, Hairstyles of the Damned, A Man Without A Country. Among many others.

My Blog

You’re Invited to ACLU 101 on May 2nd!

Come out and party with the ACLU's Young Advocates. We'll have music provided by Reckless Young People, raffle, video call outs, and free wine and nibbles. ACLU members receive a special gift, just sh...
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:10:00 PST

The "Current Event", April

Join us for our monthly bar night! Join us on April 8th for the ACLU Young Advocates happy hour. We will be hosted at the ACLU of Illinois (180 N Michigan, Ste 2300) from 5pm - 8pm. Complimentary win...
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:48:00 PST

The "Current Event", March

Join us for our monthly bar night! Join us on March 11th for the ACLU Young Advocates happy hour. We will be hosted by our sponsor Elephant and Castle, at 185 N Michigan, from 5pm - 8pm. Nick Rutan, ...
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:06:00 PST

Graphic Designers?

Are you a progressive, politically savvy graphic designer? We're looking for some help designing Young Advocates materials and we would welcome your donation of your time and talent. Email us at young...
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:11:00 PST

February 12th: The

Join us for our monthly bar night! Join us on February 12th for the ACLU Young Advocates happy hour at The Gage, 24 S Michigan, from 5pm - 8pm. We will catch up on the latest ACLU news and learn abou...
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:32:00 PST

FISA Votes Imminent: Act Now

Dear Friend, Thanks to the vocal outcry from activists like you, the ACLU's FISA Flood campaign is getting through to Congress. But our work is not over. Congress must remedy the situation it...
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:01:00 PST

ACLU Graphic Novel

Check out the ACLU's graphic novel Defenders of Freedom:
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:46:00 PST

Young Advocates, Do You Know Good Wine?

Calling for Donations of Good Bottles Under $20! On October 20th, the ACLU of Illinois will be hosting a gala fundraiser, the proceeds will fund the legal and educational work that we do in Illino...
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:15:00 PST

Volunteer with the ACLU at Northalsted Market Days!

We will be tabling at Northalsted Market Days on Saturday, August 11th and Sunday, August 12th, and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to help staff the table from 11-6 each day. Volun...
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:09:00 PST

Thanks for a great Pride Parade!

Thanks to everyone who marched with us in the Chicago Pride Parade! We look forward to seeing you all again soon. Check out our pride pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9277487@N02/sets/7215760047...
Posted by Young Advocates of the ACLU of IL on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:32:00 PST