Bio
Ian Thompson (@iantDC) 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 ACLU in 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
Nov 4, 2009
Senate to Hold Landmark ENDA Hearing — ACLU to Tweet LIVE!
Nov 3, 2009
ESPN Documentary to Explore Crack Disparity’s Misguided Origins
Nov 3, 2009
Sen. Durbin Takes on Crack Myths and The Washington Post
Sep 25, 2009
ENDA Hearing Marks a Momentum-Boosting Turning Point
Sep 15, 2009
Of DOMA and Dodos
Jul 13, 2009
Turning on a Light, Turning Down the Violence — An Innovative Approach to Gangs
Jun 26, 2009
A Fitting Tribute on the 40th Anniversary of Stonewall
Jun 18, 2009
Moving with "Dispatch" to Crack the Disparity
May 1, 2009
Two Great Editorials to Close Out an Impressive Week
Apr 30, 2009
Hate Crimes Round #3 — House Passage!