freedom of speech

2007-2008 Essay Contest Winners!

Submitted by Richard Hausman on Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:42am.

The first ever Santa Cruz ACLU Civil Liberties Essay Contest for high school students concluded on May 15, 2008. Many wonderful essays were received. All the essays have been read and evaluated by a panel of 6 readers, comprised of 2 education professionals, 2 current UCSC students, and 2 other members of the local chapter Board.


Deadline for essay contest extended to 5/15!

Submitted by scottreed on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 1:36pm.


ACLU helping UCSC students

Submitted by Richard Hausman on Thu, 03/27/2008 - 6:44pm.

Utilizing the federal Freedom of Information Act, the ACLU of Northern California (the affiliate under which this chapter is chartered) has sought information through the courts regarding the monitoring of University of California at Santa Cruz student groups.

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Last Day to submit to high school essay contest

Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm

April 30, 2008 is the last day for submissions to the Santa Cruz ACLU's 2008 high school essay contest. This year, the essay topic is:

Should students have complete freedom of speech on high school campuses, or should there be some limits on speech?

Click here for more information.

 


ACLU High School Essay Contest for Santa Cruz County

Submitted by Richard Hausman on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 5:24pm.

The Santa Cruz Chapter of the ACLU is holding an essay contest for high school juniors and seniors. The essay topic is:

 


Police practices against student protesters at UCSC

Submitted by scottreed on Sun, 02/03/2008 - 4:25pm.

Since at least 2005 there has been an alarming amount of instances in which a combination of UCSC, Santa Cruz, and other police forces have used physical force against students and other protesters on campus. A variety of methods have been used and most have been documented by photos and videos, some of which have been linked to below. More recently, the tree-sitters and their supporters protesting the Long Range Development have been subjected to violent scenes that may inhibit their right to free speech and assembly. This includes arresting individuals who attempt to pass food up to the tree-sitters. Anti-trespassing and camping laws have been cited as cause to keep the peace.


Is this necessary?

Related YouTube videos:
    KSBW story on Novemeber LRDP protest and tree sitters.

2005 Tent University Protest (student video)
 


A M E R I C A N S Who Tell The T R U T H

Submitted by Richard Hausman on Mon, 11/12/2007 - 3:34pm.
Americans Who Tell The Truth

Multi-Venue EXHIBIT of Portraits by ROBERT SHETTERLY
Exhibition Dates: Nov 10 - Dec 21, 2007

  • LOUDEN NELSON CENTER, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz
    Hours: M-Sat. 9a.m.-9:30p.m.
  • CENTRAL LIBRARY
    224 Church St., Santa Cruz. Hours: M-Th 10-8; Fri. & Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5.
  • THE ATTIC
    931 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. Hours M-Sat. 9-9, Sun. 10-9.
  • SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
    324 Front St., Santa Cruz. Hours: M-Thurs. 10-4,Fri. 10-6.

OPENING RECEPTION with the Artist
Friday, November 16, 5-8p.m.,
Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz


Local Chapter Legal Activities - "2006 Year in Review"

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/01/2006 - 6:24pm.

CHALLENGING LOCAL GOVERNMENT THREATS TO CIVIL LIBERTIES:
A Report on Chapter Activities in Santa Cruz for 2006