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Lane County Chapter Student Essay Contest Winner

The Lane County Chapter is pleased to award Kate Becker of Springfield First Place in their Student Essay Contest. The contest was open to all high school juniors and seniors in Lane County who were asked to write an essay on free speech or religious freedom. Ms. Becker is a senior at the Springfield Academy of Arts and Academics. She will be honored at the Lane County Chapter Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, February 21st at the Unitarian Universalist Church. For more details, click here. See READ MORE to view the winning essay.

Don't miss the ACLU Foundation of Oregon Liberty Dinner!

Join us on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 for the ACLU Foundation of Oregon Liberty Dinner at the Kate Clinton Hilton Portland & Executive Tower.

The ACLU Foundation of Oregon is thrilled to feature comedienne, writer, actress, political commentator, and activist Kate Clinton as our keynote speaker this year. Also, we will be recognizing Candace Morgan and Peter Goodwin for their contributions towards protecting civil rights and civil liberties in Oregon.

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Fitted and Regular T-Shirts available in most sizes. Ranging from just $12-$15. All proceeds benefit the ACLU Foundation of Oregon and our Litigation and Education programs.

Civil Liberties and Tolling

Toll Booth The Oregon Legislature is looking at the use of tolls as one possibility to finance highway and bridge construction. While the ACLU does not take a position on the use of tolls, we do believe that any toll system must observe civil liberties principles, including an individual’s right to privacy. Read More

Public School Teachers and Religious Dress

The ACLU of Oregon is aware of an effort to repeal ORS 342.650, which prohibits public school teachers from wearing religious dress in the classroom. While proponents of this change are promoting quick action in the upcoming February session, we urge the Legislature to postpone consideration until 2011. Repealing this law would be likely to affect the religious neutrality of Oregon public schools and we believe it is essential to fully understand the legal ramifications before taking action.

ACLU of Oregon Seeks Staff Attorney

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon seeks a Staff Attorney to coordinate and manage all aspects of its litigation program in its Portland office. This is a remarkable opportunity for a visionary attorney to build on the success of the premier civil liberties and civil rights organization in Oregon.