ACLU of Massachusetts

Due to ongoing labor action, we are moving the date and location of our annual Bill of Rights Dinner. NEW ???: Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. NEW ??: The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA https://lnkd.in/egMmRr_7

??ACLU of MA is hiring Technology for Liberty Policy Counsel. The focus of this role is to conduct research and projects to support a broad privacy, free speech, and technology docket, contribute to local and statewide campaigns in priority issue areas, and foster relationships and collaboration with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position brings enthusiasm and passion to the work; equally enjoys technical research, analysis, relationship building, and proactive collaboration with organizational partners; and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong candidates will have demonstrated the ability to conduct complex legal research and technical analysis, draft legislation, organize and mobilize coalitions, and write clearly and convincingly about technology and the law for expert and general audiences. Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/dSaFxSqx

President-elect Donald Trump has already shown that he is a threat to our fundamental rights and freedoms. States and cities must now build firewalls for freedom: barriers to ensure our state and local officials do not assist anti-democratic forces in attacking our civil liberties and civil rights. We have the playbook to fight back — and we, the people, are ready to defend our fundamental freedoms. Here’s how Massachusetts leaders, at the executive, legislative, and local levels, can take action TODAY to build a firewall for freedom: https://lnkd.in/e_KyM4YH

Freedom of speech, press, association, and petition are the foundation of a vibrant democracy. These fundamental freedoms are particularly essential in election years. Make no mistake: There is a direct link between efforts to limit free expression on campus and Project 2025 attacks on higher education itself. This new McCarthyism must be resisted in Massachusetts. Our democracy depends on it. Read the latest from ACLU of MA Executive Director Carol Rose. https://lnkd.in/eu7YHAuy

Thank you to all the champions that attended the?2024?Bill of Rights Dinner! We hope that you?are?feeling motivated and ready for whatever these next weeks and years bring—knowing that your ACLU is prepared?for what lies ahead.? ? We are grateful to our generous Dinner Challenge match donors, Mark and Becky Levin, for their commitment to democracy and defending civil rights and civil liberties. There is still time to fulfill your pledge?or make a gift online today by visiting?www.aclum.org/challenge. Your?support is vital to our mission and the future of our democracy!

Join us for our Lawyers for Democracy: Boston Tour event on Monday, October 14 at Sidley Austin LLP! This program is in partnership with the National Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Division, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, the NAACP Boston Branch, Common Cause Massachusetts and the ACLU of Massachusetts. Join us in this pivotal movement to champion civil rights and social justice! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehmsTBWC #mablacklawyers #diversityinlaw #diversityequityinclusion #boston #westernma #springfield #legal #joinus

Byron Rushing was an incredible advocate and amazing leader on so many LGBTQ+ legislative issues. Please join the ACLU of MA on Oct 22 in honoring this former legislator who played an historic role in our state’s battles for justice and equality.

At the ACLU of Massachusetts, I recently started a Gen Z Book Club. The Gen Z book club is a monthly book club hosted by the ACLU of Massachusetts for Gen Z-age volunteers. We allocate two months for reading each book. We read a variety of different books, including banned books, as well as books that relate to the different ACLUM issue areas. If you are Gen Z and looking for a book club, consider signing up for the ACLUM Gen Z Book Club! ?? To learn more: comment, send me a message, or follow the linked video to our ACLUM Instagram account where you will find the signup link for the book club in the bio.

The 41st annual Bill of Rights Dinner is fast approaching, and we can't wait to celebrate with our ACLU of Massachusetts community. This year's honoree is Byron Rushing, who served as a state representative from 1983 to 2018. His legacy includes major advocacy victories in the fields of LGBTQIA+ advocacy, homelessness and public health, anti-discrimination, and so much more. We can't wait to honor this local legend! https://lnkd.in/evtX-2W3

NEW: ACLU of Massachusetts releases its "Massachusetts 2024 Election Action Plan". Come learn about ACLU’s ongoing efforts to protect democracy, and steps that you can take to help preserve our free and fair elections!