Monday, January 15

The Real Scoop on Real ID

How does Real ID differ from the internal identity cards once associated with the Soviet Union and its satellites? Not in many ways, according to civil libertarians. Learn more abut how plans to issue every American an ID card threaten our essential civil liberties. Everyone’s invited to learn more at a forum sponsored by the Nassau and Suffolk NYCLU Chapters.

7:30 - 9 pm, Huntington Town Hall, Free

Check out our flier for this event!

Wednesday, January 23

Update on LGBT Issues

The membership of several gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender groups, and their straight supporters, will get together to meet and hear updates on LGBT issues. The event is part of a project under the auspices of NYCLU and the Empire State Pride Agenda. The leadership of several LGBT organizations will speak on a variety of issues, including three bills currently on tap in the NY State Legislature: The Marriage Equality Act, GENDA, a bill to prevent firings based on being trans-gender or on related behavior, and the Dignity for All Students Act, a high-school anti-bullying law.

7 pm, Central Synagogue, 430 DeMott Ave., Rockville Centre. Free. For information: Jeffrey.s.friedman@gmail.com.

Roe v. Wade 35^th Anniversary Event

 We can’t believe it’s been 35 years since the Supreme Court decided the seminal reproductive rights case, safeguarding a woman’s ability to choose.  Join the NYCLU Nassau, as well as the Planned Parenthood chapters of Nassau County and the Hudson Peconic region, at an event to celebrate this seminal decision and learn about the precarious state of abortion rights today.  The event will feature a discussion with author and activist Dr. Ken Edelin.  Please RSVP to (516) 750-2666 by January 18^th if you’d like to join us.

6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m., the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, Centerport. In order to help support Planned Parenthood’s educational campaigns and medical services, there is a suggested donation of $10 (or $5 for students).

Thursday, January 24

 The Candidates Go on Record: A Presidential Forum on Civil Liberties.

To help you decide for whom to cast your primary vote, the Nassau Chapter’s Annual Winter Meeting will feature a forum during which representatives of the presidential aspirants will discuss their candidate’s stand on civil liberties topics such as: rendition, habeas corpus, wiretapping, the death penalty, racial bias in the justice system, Real ID, and more. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and expect clear answers.

7:30 pm, Hofstra Cultural Center Theater in the Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. The even will be co-sponsored by the Hofstra School of Education and Allied Human Services.