Stories from the ACLU of Washington

Regardless of whether you have been pregnant or not, chances are you can recite the long list of things to avoid in pregnancy: alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes, deli meats, unpasteurized cheese, and the list go on.

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.

Fabio Dworschak has always felt compelled to help others.  After leaving college in Texas to join the Army as a medic, he became increasingly aware of how many of the people he served with were those on the margins of society – people who did not benefit from the system they voluntarily stepped up to serve.

Religious freedom is a fundamental right in our society. But while everyone has the right to his or her religious beliefs, those beliefs cannot be imposed on others.

The ACLU of Washington has many wonderful interns who assist with our work. We would like you to meet some of them.