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Aclu Demands Apology For Iowa Transgender Student

... hate" from arm, called "girl" by Newton physical education teacher. Post to Facebook. ACLU demands apology for Iowa transgender student Student who identifies as male was forced to wash "love trumps hate" from arm, called "girl" by Newton physical education teacher. Check out this story on __link__: __link__/2 mgs ARf. Cancel Send. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. ACLU demands apology for Iowa transgender student. Mackenzie Ryan , __link__ 5:04 p.m. CT Feb. 24, 2017. Buy Photo. 477 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 10 COMMENTEMAILMORE. The ACLU of Iowa is demanding an apology for a transgender student in Newton they say was improperly prevented from expressing a political message and subsequently called "girl" by a teacher, despite coming out as a boy two years prior. The sophomore wrote "love trumps hate" on his arm but was forced to either wash it off or leave school, which would have resulted in disciplinary actions, the ACLU wrote in a letter to the Newton school district. During an exchange, a gym teacher twice told the student, who identifies as a boy, "don't be ...

Aclu Wins Shoutouts And Blue Ribbons At The Oscars

... Awards, the American Civil Liberties Union enjoyed a healthy does of celebrity support on Sunday. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, Karlie Kloss, Barry Jenkins and Ruth Negga were all among the stars who donned blue ribbons in support of the organization, per the Boston Globe. And when Jenkins won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay, he made sure to draw attention to his cause. “All you people out there who feel like there’s no mirror for you, like your life is not reflected, the Academy has your back, the ACLU has your back, we have your back, and for the next four years, we will not leave you alone. We will not forget you,” Jenkins said. . @Bandry Barry in speech for "Moonlight": "The Academy has your back, the ACLU has your back, we have your back." __link__/r Fm Zefav Ir __link__/q Bst Pvsg SP. — ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) February 27, 2017. Soon after, the ACLU tweeted a message affirming Jenkins’ message. Thank you @Bandry Barry. And yes, to all who don't see ...

How Zedd's Star-studded Aclu Benefit Came Together In 72 Hours

... choice. Yeah, and do you remember the video? I was really confused by it at the time, but if you go back and watch, it’s more relevant now than when it came out. What other bands did you listen to growing up. Genesis, Yes, King Crimson. I tend to enjoy music with a lot of thought in it. You decided to work with Justin Bieber on “Beauty and the Beat” because you were impressed he came to the studio on time. Are you a strict producer. I can be hard to work with. Like, for vocals some people will be in and out after three takes. I prefer 10 to 15 times at the very least. I’m a perfectionist. With singing, each breath changes the expression of the word. Caring about every detail is an advantage and a disadvantage. I can be a pain in the ass because I’m so particular about details that don’t matter to anyone else but me. I’ll push an entire release if a detail is wrong that I know no one will see or hear. But it’s also how I achieve a really clean sound. How did your perfectionism come out in organizing this show. When we were designing the show poster, we went through a ton of revisions until I felt each artist was ...

Aclu Suit Alleges Mpd 'stop-and-frisk' Practices Violate U.s. Constitution

... veteran and retired Certified Nursing Assistant for Milwaukee County, is the lead plaintiff in the case. Collins, who is black, recounted a traffic stop for which police did not give a reason, purportedly ran a warrant check and returned his ID without issuing a ticket or warning. Collins, who has lived in Milwaukee for 55 years, said he is constantly looking over his shoulder for police officers. "It's kind of an anxiety – I'm on edge," he said. Four other plaintiffs – Greg Chambers, a 32-year-old black man; Caleb Roberts, a 24-year-old Milwaukee native attending graduate school in Texas; Stephen Jansen, 29, who has a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; and Alicia Silvestre, a 60-year-old Latina woman who has worked in Milwaukee Public Schools for more than 30 years – are also named in the suit. Plaintiffs are seeking improved training, supervision, discipline and monitoring of officers; they are also demanding the regular release of data regarding stop and frisk incidents to ensure accountability. The suit alleges MPD's policies and ...

Aclu Ribbons, The Oscars, And The Political Fashion Statement

... going to whine about them on facebook for five minutes, nor because they particularly compliment anyone’s outfit. They’re important because they remind us that the personal is political, and how much more personally can you reach masses than through a TV screen. At a time when Americans are expected to passively accept the state of the Union, or outrightly support it, one cannot deny any impact from a tiny, blue ribbon. They belong to the “Stand With A. C. L. U.” initiative, as the ACLU received a surge in donations following Donald Trump’s not-a-muslim-ban-but-really-is-a-muslim-ban. Kerry Washington, at the SAG Awards, said, “Avctors are activists no matter what, and we embody the worth and humanity of all people.”  And, with films exploring marginalized people like Moonlight and films whitewashing their accomplishments like La La Land being praised in the same room, activism is equally as important. Criticisms of past fashion statements, that wearing a safety pin or a ribbon does not substitute calling your congressman, taking to the streets, or just educating those who disagree are certainly right. Does that mean there’s anything wrong with wearing a ...

Organizing The People’s Power To Resist

... went out today to the organization’s over 2.5 million members to organize thousands of grassroots events in communities across the country to watch the ACLU town hall. Full details on the training are forthcoming. People __link__ will use digital tools to communicate with and help train volunteers to resist President Trump’s unlawful policies across the country. The ACLU will promote ideas for action to defend sanctuary cities, resist deportation raids, oppose the Muslim Ban, maintain Planned Parenthood funding, and support other priorities. But the program will also seek to amplify organic, bottom-up grassroots actions. People __link__ will be a one-stop hub for everyone looking to influence the national debate. We ask you to join us as we build communities ready to resist Trump’s agenda and to protect our constitutional ...

Why The Aclu Is Standing Up For The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

... Sioux and made a mockery of its obligations to the tribe while jeopardizing the drinking water of over 18 million Americans. We hope our brief helps convince the courts that a great injustice is taking place on federal land just north of the Standing Rock Sioux’s territory and that it should be stopped immediately. Stephen L. Pevar’s book, “The Rights of Indians and Tribes” (Oxford 2012), is available  here. Read the Terms of Use. Your name *. Allowed HTML tags. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Plain text. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Leave this field blank. This article is an astonishing piece of a deplorable lack of journalist curiosity regarding ...

Flynn’s Reaction To Aclu Stop-and-frisk Lawsuit Prompts Outcry From Civil Rights, Faith Groups

... "The response, while understood that the chief needed to stand up for his troops, it wasn't one that was going to reduce the level of tension between the community and the department," Morin said. LULAC, NAACP Milwaukee branch and the ACLU of Wisconsin are among the members of the Community Coalition for Quality Policing. The coalition, however, did not have any involvement or advance notice of Wednesday's lawsuit, according to Morin. On Friday, the coalition called for the immediate release of a long-awaited U. S. Department of Justice report on the Milwaukee Police Department, as well as all drafts of the report. Federal authorities have not said when it will be released. "We understand there have been a number of revisions to it and changes without any real input from the community," said Jonathan Safran, an attorney and coalition member who has represented victims of police misconduct. The coalition also requested leaders of the department and the police union meet with the coalition to create a timeline and begin implementing ...

Aclu Brings ‘road Show’ To Durango

... won,” said Denise Maes, public policy director for ACLU of Colorado. “We would have thought 44 years ago, with Roe v. Wade, it was settled. And it was obviously for a long period of time, but there’s been little chipping away and chipping away and chipping away.”. Maes provided a rundown of bills introduced this year in the Colorado Legislature – some considered favorable, others not – having to do with reproductive rights. About 100 residents attended the “Road Show for Reproductive Health” on Saturday morning at the Durango Public Library. The ACLU is holding six meetings across the state to remind residents of their rights to reproductive health while listening for concerns about access. Durango was the fifth stop on the circuit. Other cities visited include Grand Junction, Pueblo, Cañon City, Westminster and Boulder. Most people think of abortion rights ...