Craig's views on civil rights in the
United States

As a law abiding US Citizen, I feel that my personal liberties, and freedoms are becoming more and more at risk. This page contains a number of resources that you will find helpful if you feel the same way as I do, and want to do something about it. I have recently had an experience with law enforcement that has really made me stop and think about what the government is doing, and if unchecked I see nothing but bad times ahead for all US Citizens.

The following links will help you find information on the civil rights issues supported by the ACLU. I support the majority of these issues, and feel that you should be informed on any issue you feel strongly about. Hopefully these links will help you obtain this information if you also value your rights.


Just a few years ago I would have laughed if you suggested that I join the ACLU. Not only have I joined, but I think that all Americans that are worried about their rights should give this site a serious look. The ACLU fights for rights in the areas of Criminal Justice, Cyber-Liberties, The Death Penalty, Drug Policy, Free Speech, HIV/Aids, Immigrant Rights, Lesbian & Gay Rights, National Security, Police Practices, Prisons, Privacy, Racial Equality, Religious Liberty, Reproductive Rights, Students Rights, Voting Rights, Women's Rights, and Workplace Rights.

Not only can you find useful information, but you can fax your congressmen directly from the web site on various issues. They also have a mailing list that keeps you informed of government/judicial actions that could affect your rights.

You can join the ACLU for $35/year, but the website is totally free. Even if you have no interest in becoming a member...you should keep an eye on issues you agree with so you can voice your opinion to the people who count.

Criminal Justice Links

United States Department of Justice
Justice Information Center
The Drug Reform Coordination Network
DrugText - Tons of Information Relating to Drug Use
FEAR - Forfeiture Endangers American Rights
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Amnesty International USA
Prison Information & Papers
Prison Activist Resource Center
Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention

Cyber-Liberties Links

Electronic Frontier Foundation
The Voters Telecommunications Watch
Electronic Privacy Information Center
Benton Foundation
UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
Communication and the Constitution in Cyberspace

Death Penalty Related Links

Death Penalty Information Center
Supreme Court Rulings
Campaign to End the Death Penalty
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Punishment and the Death Penalty
DeathPenalty.net

Drug Policy Related Links

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Marijuana Policy Project
The Drug Policy Foundation
United States Department of Justice
The Drug Reform Coordination Network
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
DrugText - Tons of Information Relating to Drug Use
National Alliance of Methadone Advocates
The Lindesmith Center
Cocaine and Federal Sentencing Policy

Free Speech Links

Banned Books On-line
Index on Censorship
The Freedom Forum On-line
Feminists for Free Expression
FACT - First Amendment Cyber-Tribune
Institute for First Amendment Studies
See/Hear/Speak No Evil
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The National Coalition Against Censorship
American Library Association

HIV/Aids Links

The Aids Memorial Quilt
East Harlem HIV Care Network
CDC National Prevention Information Network
Computerized Aids Ministries
HIV and Aids on the World Wide Web
Classical Action & Performing Arts Against Aids

Immigrants Rights Links

Supreme Court Rulings on Immigration
Immigration and Nationality Law

Lesbian & Gay Rights Links

Human Rights Campaign
!OutProud! - The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender Youth
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
GLAAD - Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Blackboard On-line - The Website of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
The National Journal of Sexual Orientation Law

National Security Related Links

Federation of American Scientists
Project on Government Secrecy
MediaFilter.org
Freedom of Information Act

Police Practices Links

The Police Complaint Center
Shielded from Justice
Vera Institute of Justice
Coalition to Stop Police Brutality

Prisoners' Rights Links

National Institute of Corrections Information Center
Amnesty International USA
The Other Side of the Wall
Prison Information & Papers
The Prison Issues Desk

Privacy Links

Electronic Frontier Foundation
The Privacy Page
Electronic Privacy Information Center
The Privacy Forum
Privacy in the Workplace

Racial Equality Related Links

Inspiration Peak
The National Urban League

Religous Liberty Links

Freedom Writer
President Clinton's memorandum on Religious Expression in the Public Schools

Reproductive Rights Links

Feminist Internet Gateway - Abortion Rights
Feminist Internet Gateway - Clinic Violence
The Abortion Rights Activist
Abortion Clinics On-Line
NOW and Abortion Rights/Reproductive Issues
California Abortion & Reproductive Rights Action League
National Abortion Federation

Students' Rights Links

Children's Defense Fund
Children Now
Gender Equity in Sports
Student's Rights Supreme Court Rulings
Student Press Law Center

Voting Rights Links

Project Vote Smart
Ballot Access News Index
The National Coalition for the Homeless' Voting Rights Campaign
Project Vote
Rock the Vote

Workplace Rights Links

Labor Net
GSA Office of Civil Rights
AFL-CIO
The Job Accomodation Network
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance
The Public Policy Association of Senior HR Executives
Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Employment Lawyers Association


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