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The ACLU of Washington Goes Purple for Spirit Day

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Thursday, October 16, 2014
Today is Spirit Day  when people across the country wear purple as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying.
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ACLU Urges Burien to Repeal Unconstitutional Law Targeting the Homeless

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The ACLU of Washington today released a letter sent to Burien officials urging the repeal of a recently adopted law targeting the homeless. In the attached letter, the ACLU explains the ordinance is unconstitutionally vague and overly broad, and invites arbitrary enforcement.
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Megan Rubio: A Running Start on Life

Published: 
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Megan Rubio loves experiencing new things, and thought that the ACLU would be the perfect place to be after completing an internship with the International Rescue Committee. A self-described helper, she is especially passionate about what the American Civil Liberties Union has to offer—from immersion in a broad spectrum of issues to involvement in a community of people with experiences and opinions to share. She loves what she does as a Legal Intake Counselor, and enjoys being able to pick up on new and interesting bits of information while directing people to resources.
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Korica Simon: Finding a Passion for Civil Rights

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Korica Simon’s interest in civil rights developed out of a constitutional law course she took while still a business major attending university in Alabama. She took this newfound interest with her to work at a women’s resource center -- where her interest developed into a passion, prompting her to change from business to political science.
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Floyd Jones Establishes $10 Million Endowment at ACLU of Washington to Help Transform Criminal Justice System

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Floyd Jones, a stockbroker and active philanthropist in Seattle, has established a $10 million endowment to support work to transform the criminal justice system, the ACLU of Washington announced today.  The gift creating the Floyd and Delores Jones Transformational Fund for Justice is the largest the ACLU-WA has ever received.
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