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
Oct 2, 2012
Important Breakthrough for LGBT Immigrant Families
Sep 19, 2012
At DADT Repeal’s One-Year Anniversary, Refusing to Turn Back the Clock
Aug 8, 2012
Let's Be Clear: Transgender Discrimination IS Sex Discrimination
Aug 1, 2012
Historic Support for the Student Non-Discrimination Act
Jul 27, 2012
ACLU Urges Critical LGBT and HIV/AIDS Updates to 2012 Democratic National Platform
Jul 3, 2012
New Legislation Addresses Need for Equal Treatment of Military Spouses
Jun 13, 2012
ENDA Is Good, Could Be Even Better
May 22, 2012
Critical Transgender Concerns Awaiting Action at the Social Security Administration
May 21, 2012
Historic NAACP Vote Signals the Ultimate Failure of Divisive NOM Strategy