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Founded in 1920, the ACLU is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization with affiliates in all 50 states dedicated to defending and expanding the civil liberties of all Americans. The following community forums were hosted by the ACLU of Ohio, and are offered here as a public service for those interested in learning more about individual rights. Programs feature community leaders, scholars, and activists sharing their expertise and unique perspectives in specific areas of civil liberties. To watch our video podcasts, click here. 07.20.11Can’t Pay, Can’t Vote: Ohio Blocks the Vote - ClevelandRecent changes to Ohio’s election laws will make it harder for all of us to vote. Join Carrie Davis, ACLU of Ohio staff attorney, to prepare for the next election and ensure your vote counts. This is the second presentation in the 2011 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here. 
05.23.11Block the Vote: The Return of Voter Suppression - DelawareJoin the ACLU of Ohio for a discussion of pending legislation that will leave the ballot box empty.
08.04.10Black Power, Black Vote: An exploration of the Black Panther Party - ClevelandHear how student organizers from the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) helped to incorporate the fight for civil rights into the Black Power movement, changing the face of America for generations to come. Join Hasan Kwame Jeffries, assistant professor of history at The Ohio State University and the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, will discuss the evolution of the civil rights movement and activism today. This is the sixth in the 2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here. Prof. Jeffries’ new book, Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt, will be for sale at the event.
07.31.10Pay to Play: Repercussions of Citizens United – ColumbusScott Greenwood and Daniel P. Tokaji discuss the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which has many people believing the ruling allows corporations to contribute to political campaigns, and why the ACLU supported Citizens United. This session was offered as part of ACTION! A Conference for Civil Libertarians held July 30-31, 2010 in Columbus. Find conference highlights here.
07.07.10Homeless, Not Hopeless - ClevelandFar too often municipalities enact unconstitutional ordinances that criminalize homeless people and restrict their access to public space. Join us for a discussion of the homeless community’s fight for equality with Brian Davis, executive director of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless and advocate for the estimated 26,000 homeless in the Cleveland area. This is the second in the 2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.
10.21.08Vote Smart: What is at Stake for This Presidential Election?Carrie Davis, staff attorney for the ACLU of Ohio discusses issues regarding the change in presidential power with Dr. Sonja Siler, professor of Political Science at Cuyahoga Community College. This webcast is presented to you courtesy of Cuyahoga Community College and Smart TV.
07.23.08Defend Your Vote!Meredith Bell-Platts, staff counsel with the Voting Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties, discusses voter rights and the Reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act. This event is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series.
02.21.08Election DissectionFormer Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell, Rufus Sims, a prominent local criminal defense lawyer, and Wendy Leatherberry, Board President of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio discuss the implications of the presidential elections for the future of civil liberties in Ohio and across the United States.
ACLU of OHIO : Max Wohl Civil Liberties Center : 4506 Chester Avenue : Cleveland, OH 44103 P (216) 472-2200 F (216) 472-2210 E contact@acluohio.org
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