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Audio - Podcasts

Matt Coles on the Launch of Get Busy, Get Equal
ACLU LGBT Project Director Matt Coles talks about the fun and excitement that comes with working to pass local ordinances, the importance of advocating for LGBT equality at the local level, and how success is possible.

The Scales of Secretive Justice at Guantánamo
Jamil Dakwar, Director of the ACLU's Human Rights Program, was in Guantánamo Bay from April 9 through 11, for the military commissions hearings of three detainees. He talks about the highlights of the week's hearings, the newly built "Camp Justice" facility and the outlook for these proceedings.

Protecting Free Speech During for the Olympic Torch Relay
On April 9, 2008, the Olympic torch will make its only North American stop in San Francisco. As late as April 2, the details of the torch relay route, as well as the government’s plans for protestors, were under wraps. The ACLU of Northern California began pressuring the City to disclose this information. Michael Risher, staff attorney for the ACLU of Northern California, talks about the ACLU's efforts on behalf of both protestors and Olympic fans alike.

2007 Podcasts

Steve & Sekou - "Monster Among Us"

Legal Director Steve Shapiro on Court Rulings on Unlawful Detention
On the fifth anniversary of the arrival of the first detainees from Afghanistan to Guantánamo Bay, ACLU legal director Steve Shapiro discusses court rulings regarding the Bush administration's unlawful detention policy, and the outlook for cases challenging the constitutionality of the Military Commissions Act.

A Conversation About the CIA Torture Program
ACLU attorney Steven Watt and journalist and Ghost Plane author Stephen Grey discuss the CIA torture program known as extraordinary rendition.

Voices from the 2006 ACLU Membership Conference
Member greetings, commentary and speaker interviews from the 2006 Membership Conference.

The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Discussion on Freedom
Member greetings, commentary and speaker interviews from the 2006 Membership Conference.

Listen to a Roundtable Audio Chat
ACLU project directors discuss the link between reproductive freedom and efforts to win equality for women and the LGBT communities.

Nadine Strossen Audio Chat
ACLU President Nadine Strossen answers questions on a host of civil liberties issues.

Listen to Laura Murphy Chat
Laura Murphy, director of the ACLU's National Legislative Office, answers questions on the PATRIOT Act, the marriage amendment and a host of other issues.

Matt Coles Discusses LGBT Issues in Audio Chat
Matt Coles, director of the ACLU's Lesbian, Gay Rights and AIDS projects, discusses issues affecting the LGBT community.

Louise Melling's Audio Chat on Reproductive Rights
Louise Melling, director of the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, discusses the ACLU's challenge to the federal ban on abortion procedures.

Anthony Romero on PATRIOT Act
Executive Director Anthony Romero (left) debunks PATRIOT Act untruths and misconceptions (RealOne Player required).

Ann Beeson Discusses First-Ever Challenge to USA PATRIOT Act
Associate Legal Director Ann Beeson (left) discusses the lawsuit and a new ACLU report (RealOne Player required).

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