For the ACLU, it is more apparent than ever that we need a new generation of civil liberties advocates to continue the fight for freedom.
That’s exactly why we established the ACLU Summer Advocacy Institute for rising high school juniors and seniors in the fall of 2018. After unprecedented turnout for last year’s Institute, we’re thrilled to announce that the program will be back and bigger than ever in summer 2018.
The 2018 ACLU Summer Advocacy Institute will bring together a diverse group of students from across the country for an intensive week-long program that includes:
- Workshops on how to build effective advocacy strategies – for every community and against great odds
- Visits with members of Congress and/or Congressional staff on Capitol Hill to discuss legislation and public policy
- Events in and around Washington, D.C., including museums, monuments, and visits to college campuses
- Lectures and seminars from a wide array of civil liberties and political experts and practitioners (see website for examples of past speakers)
NOT A RISING HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR OR SENIOR? HELP US FIND NEXT YEAR’S CLASS! Please share this email with the politically engaged young people in your life, and encourage them to APPLY NOW. Click here for more information about the ACLU’s Summer Advocacy Institute in Washington, DC, July 18-25, 2018.
This is an incredibly important time for politically engaged young people to come together with ACLU experts to develop strong leadership skills, build relationships with other activists, and advance their advocacy abilities to fight on behalf of justice and equality. Join us!
Space is limited and applications must be in by February 15, 2018. For more information, please visit www.aclu.org/institute.
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