ACLU of Ohio Audio Podcast

Stop the Abuse of Power!

phabermann — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:39:18 +0000

National security expert Frank Kunstel helps us discover how we can restore the constitution and end unprecedented surveillance, unconscionable torture and unchecked government secrecy.

Election Dissection

phabermann — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:29:51 +0000

Former 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.

The Death Penalty: Fair & Just or Cruel & Unusual

phabermann — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:56:07 +0000

A rousing, intelligent discussion about the death penalty as Jeff Gamso, ACLU of Ohio Legal Director, goes head-to-head with J. Christopher Anderson, Deputy Chief for the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Criminal Division.

Abortion in a Hostile Environment

phabermann — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:19:00 +0000

The Freedom of Choice Cleveland Coalition commemorates the 35th Anniversary of Roe v Wade by discussing the current challenges, victories, and fresh perspectives regarding a woman’s right to choose.

Panelists include Louise Melling, Director of the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, Jaime Miracle, Outreach and Field Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, and an anonymous medical director of a local abortion provider.

Gang Ties: The Untold Truths

phabermann — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:19:11 +0000

A panel of experts discuss effective safety strategies to stem youth violence. They also discuss a a 2007 Justice Policy Institute Report titled Gang Wars.

Michael Ruff, E CITY’s new Director of Growth & Program Expansion, is determined to make E CITY a household word. Most recently he worked on behalf of Cuyahoga Community College’s Metro Campus, speaking to Cleveland high school students about the importance and accessibility of a college education.

Judith Greene is a criminal justice policy analyst and a founding partner in Justice Strategies. She is currently a research consultant for the Brennan Center for Justice, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the Mississippi ACLU.

Coming To America: Challenges Facing Immigrants In The U.S.

phabermann — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:22:44 +0000

Marian Brumbaugh, a well known Cleveland area immigration attorney, discusses the current face of immigration and the problems encountered by immigrants as they attempt to forge a new life in America.

In recent months, the debate over immigration has become heated both nationally and locally. As a result, law enforcement and local officials have increased their attention on immigrants, in some cases adopting policies that encourage racial profiling. This has led many people in communities of color, not just immigrants, to fear interacting with or utilizing local institutions such as law enforcement, hospitals, schools and other social services.

Black on the Block

phabermann — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:35:06 +0000

Join hip-hop expert Bakari Kitwana and acclaimed sociologist and author Mary Patillo in a conversation about gentrification, “white flight,” community building, and conflict in the black community along class lines.

Coming to America: Challenges Facing Immigrants in the U.S.

phabermann — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:14:07 +0000

Theo Majka, professor of sociology at the University of Dayton and Mark Ensalaco, professor of political science and head of the Human Rights Program at the University of Dayton discuss the problems encountered by immigrants, as they attempt to forge a life in a new country.

UnReal: What the New National ID Means for You

phabermann — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:46:30 +0000

Chris Calabrese, project counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union’s Technology and Liberty Program examines the impacts of Real ID on Ohioans.

Real ID requires all states to adopt a national identification system for driver’s licenses and requires that personal information of all Americans be stored in a massive database. The law provides no protections for the data and does not even require that the personal information be encrypted to protect it from identity thieves. Estimated costs of the program exceed $23 billion for just the first few years, with the state and federal government passing the cost on to taxpayers.

Profiled for Prison: The Selective Enforcement of Drug Laws

phabermann — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:22:21 +0000

At the Ed Likover Memorial Lecture this year, drug policy expert Ethan Nadelmann discusses the real effects of the war on drugs.

Ethan Nadelmann is the founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, the leading organization in the United States promoting sensible alternatives to America’s ineffective and costly war on drugs. Nadelmann will address the racially discriminatory drug policies and selective enforcement tactics that have transformed the war on drugs into a war on minorities.