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
Oct 8, 2013
Is a 'Magic Wand' Needed To Fix Anti-Discrimination Bill?
Jul 19, 2013
Standing Up for LGBT Students on the House Floor
Jul 1, 2013
Following Historic Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA, Administration Acts
Jun 28, 2013
Let's Extend the Promise of Equal Protection to Housing
Jun 28, 2013
DOMA's Defeat a Clear Victory for Same-Sex Binational Couples
Jun 20, 2013
The Good, Bad, and Ugly for Religious Liberty and LGBT Rights in Defense Bill
Jun 19, 2013
VICTORY! Social Security Administration Drops Surgery Requirement for Gender Change
May 16, 2013
It Is Time to Modernize Discriminatory HIV/AIDS Laws
May 15, 2013
Momentum Continues to Build for Narrowing ENDA's Religious Exemption