Episode 32: "I Got To Go Home."
In 2019, Jaylan Butler – an innocent college student returning from a swim meet on his team’s bus – was taken to the ground and had a gun held to his ...
Talking Liberties with the ACLU of Illinois
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On Talking Liberties with the ACLU of Illinois, we are here to chat about the big issues of the day, both home in the Land of Lincoln and across our country. We are here to help educate and tell you how you can get involved so we work together towards a more perfect union. Each episode features interviews, news updates, events, and actions that you can take right now to protect your rights. Remember: dissent is patriotic!
Episode 31: It's Time to Repeal PNA
We all want young people to be able to talk to their parents about important life decisions. However, the idea that the government can force healthy f...
Episode 30: The War on Drugs & Reducing Barriers to Recovery
From 2016 to 2018, 20,000 people in Illinois were convicted of felonies for possessing small amounts of drugs, and 7,500 were imprisoned. On this epis...
Episode 29: 2021 Legislative Agenda in Springfield
We are joined by ACLU of Illinois Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Khadine Bennett to talk through the initiatives we are advancing in ...
Episode 28: How to Make Your Voice Heard in Springfield
Passionate about a public issue that affects you, your family, or friends? Looking to make your voice heard with the most impact? We have got you cove...
Episode 27: "The Only People It Really Affects Are The People It Hurts"
Human Rights Watch and the ACLU of Illinois recently collaborated on a report - "The Only People It Really Affects Are the People It Hurts: The Human ...
Episode 26: Celebrating 100 Years of the ACLU
For a century, the American Civil Liberties Union has fought to keep Americans in touch with the founding values of the Constitution. In this episode ...
Episode 25: The Fight to Protect Transgender Rights
As #TransgenderAwarenessWeek comes to a close, we sat down with ACLU of Illinois LGBTQ and HIV Project Director John Knight to look at the big picture...
Episode 24: Voting in the 2020 Election
Got questions about voting in Illinois ahead of November 3rd? We've got answers! In this episode, we speak with Matt Dietrich, Public Information Offi...
Episode 23: Prisons Are Failing Transgender People
Transgender people are too often exposed to horrific abuse in prison, facing physical and sexual assault at much higher rates than other prisoners. An...