Bio
Ian Thompson () 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
Dec 2, 2010
Censorship at the Smithsonian
Nov 30, 2010
Pentagon DADT Report Underscores Need for Congressional Action
Nov 16, 2010
Sen. McCain, Enough with Stonewalling the DADT Repeal
Nov 9, 2010
DADT Repeal – The Clock is Ticking
Nov 1, 2010
Gay? Fine by Me…Say Service Members
Oct 25, 2010
President Obama Joins the It Gets Better Project for LGBT Youth
Oct 14, 2010
DADT Ruling Represents a Legal Milestone — Legislative Triumph Awaits
Oct 1, 2010
Giving 'Em Hope: The It Gets Better Project
Sep 28, 2010
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” — Down, But Not Out
Sep 21, 2010
Being Gay in the Military is a "Private Hell" Under DADT