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Youth Activist Retreat Application Deadline December 12, 2008.

Youth Activist Retreat Application Deadline December 12, 2008.

The National Center for Lesbian Rights, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Lambda Legal filed a reply brief on Jan. 5 in the CA Supreme Court. The authors of the brief argue that Proposition 8 is invalid because it seeks to eliminate a fundamental right only for a targeted minority, which cannot be done through the initiative process. The brief also agrees with California Attorney General Jerry Brown that inalienable rights, including the right to marry, cannot be put up for a popular vote, and that Proposition 8 cannot be applied to invalidate existing marriages because new laws and amendments are presumed to apply only on a prospective basis.

"Private modes" built into recently-released Web browsers protect you if someone else uses your computer - but do they protect your privacy from online observers?

The San Francisco Superior Court today struck down a state law requiring that low-income working women must have resided in California for at least six months before they can be eligible to receive prenatal and other medical care services through California’s Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) insurance program.

The San Francisco Superior Court today struck down a state law requiring that low-income working women must have resided in California for at least six months before they can be eligible to receive prenatal and other medical care services through California’s Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) insurance program.

The San Francisco Superior Court today struck down a state law requiring that low-income working women must have resided in California for at least six months before they can be eligible to receive prenatal and other medical care services through California’s Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) insurance program.

The ACLU of Northern California, LGBT rights groups, and many other civil rights groups were joined by tens of thousands of activists across the state in working tirelessly to defeat Proposition 8 in the November 2008 election. Sadly, the ballot measure passed by a narrow margin of 52 percent. If found valid, Proposition 8 would write discrimination into our Constitution by taking away the fundamental right to marry from a single group lesbian and gay Californians.

REDDING, CA — The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC), in cooperation with national law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of students in the Shasta Union High School District, challenging the District’s newly adopted random and suspicionless drug testing policy. In August 2008 the District adopted a policy requiring that all students who participate in non-athletic competitive and representational activities submit to drug testing, including testing for nicotine, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drug use. The ACLU suit charges that the District's new policy infringes on students' rights to privacy and to participate in classes and school-related activities, a core part of public education and curriculum.

The ACLU of Northern California, LGBT rights groups, and many other civil rights groups were joined by tens of thousands of activists across the state in working tirelessly to defeat Proposition 8 in the November 2008 election. Sadly, the ballot measure passed by a narrow margin of 52 percent. If found valid, Proposition 8 would write discrimination into our Constitution by taking away the fundamental right to marry from a single group lesbian and gay Californians.

REDDING, CA — The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC), in cooperation with national law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of students in the Shasta Union High School District, challenging the District’s newly adopted random and suspicionless drug testing policy. In August 2008 the District adopted a policy requiring that all students who participate in non-athletic competitive and representational activities submit to drug testing, including testing for nicotine, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drug use. The ACLU suit charges that the District's new policy infringes on students' rights to privacy and to participate in classes and school-related activities, a core part of public education and curriculum.

REDDING, CA — The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC), in cooperation with national law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of students in the Shasta Union High School District, challenging the District’s newly adopted random and suspicionless drug testing policy. In August 2008 the District adopted a policy requiring that all students who participate in non-athletic competitive and representational activities submit to drug testing, including testing for nicotine, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drug use. The ACLU suit charges that the District's new policy infringes on students' rights to privacy and to participate in classes and school-related activities, a core part of public education and curriculum.

Amid the swirling controversy over the San Jose Police Department's practice of arresting large numbers of people — especially Latinos — under the state public-intoxication law, the department is damaging its reputation by choosing secrecy over transparency.

The Berkeley City Council has adopted a resolution calling on the District Attorney of Alameda County to stop pursuing the death penalty and to focus instead on investing public resources in solving homicides, preventing violence, and expanding public safety programs.

Amid the swirling controversy over the San Jose Police Department's practice of arresting large numbers of people — especially Latinos — under the state public-intoxication law, the department is damaging its reputation by choosing secrecy over transparency.

The Berkeley City Council has adopted a resolution calling on the District Attorney of Alameda County to stop pursuing the death penalty and to focus instead on investing public resources in solving homicides, preventing violence, and expanding public safety programs.

The Berkeley City Council has adopted a resolution calling on the District Attorney of Alameda County to stop pursuing the death penalty and to focus instead on investing public resources in solving homicides, preventing violence, and expanding public safety programs.

December 7, 2008
Program - 2pm | Reception - 3pm

Honoring The National Center for Lesbian Rights with the Chief Justice Earl Warren Civil Liberties Award

Also presenting the Lola Hanzel Courageous Advocacy and Dick Criley Activism Awards

Admission: $10

December 7, 2008
Program - 2pm | Reception - 3pm

Honoring The National Center for Lesbian Rights with the Chief Justice Earl Warren Civil Liberties Award

Also presenting the Lola Hanzel Courageous Advocacy and Dick Criley Activism Awards

Admission: $10

December 7, 2008
Program - 2pm | Reception - 3pm

Honoring The National Center for Lesbian Rights with the Chief Justice Earl Warren Civil Liberties Award

Also presenting the Lola Hanzel Courageous Advocacy and Dick Criley Activism Awards

Admission: $10