Blogs
How It All Began: ACLU and the Uncovering of the Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy, Part 1
This three-part blog series, co-authored by ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties’ Legal Investigator & Researcher — Mayra Lopez and Immigrant Rights & Binational Affairs Advocate — Esmeralda Flores, is a uniquely personal glimpse into our work to protect immigrants’ civil rights and... June 26, 2019
#WeCanWednesday: Sarah Thompson
New Year, New Us. We’re back with another installment of #WeCanWednesday, where we highlight volunteers, staff, and community members who contribute to a more just and equitable region for all. January 2, 2019
What San Diegans think about the rent crisis and why I’m voting YES on Prop 10
It’s a beautiful afternoon, the gracious skies glaze across our ACLU tent in central Balboa Park, and yet, I see homelessness as the biggest problem in society as we speak. Veterans, the mentally ill, children, refugees and countless others struggle because the rent is too expensive. November 1, 2018
‘Pride Without Borders’ conference was a life-changing experience that began with a cup of coffee
People often say that “life begins after a cup of coffee” and because of coffee, I was part of Pride Without Borders (or #OrgulloSinFronteras), a binational LGBT conference; one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. July 12, 2018