Thinking Freely

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Thinking Freely

Thinking Freely is a political podcast, from the ACLU of Maryland, informing people about what's happening politically in Maryland from the courts to the streets, and everywhere in between. You'll hear from ACLU staff, our clients, and community leaders about the issues facing our civil liberties and how you can get involved. Produced by Nehemiah Bester Learn more at: aclu-md.org

  1. Leer libremente: Entre dos mundos

    OCT 15

    Leer libremente: Entre dos mundos

    Escucha un cuento sincero del amor, la familia y el impacto de la inmigración. Este último episodio de “Leer libremente” sigue una historia que va de Baltimore a El Salvador y de regreso.. Sintoniza mientras Lorena Magdalena Diaz, miembro del personal de la ACLU de Maryland, nos lleva en un viaje a través del tiempo entre sus dos hogares y cómo esto ha impactado su enfoque de la vida, su trabajo crítico en inmigración y lo que significa tener una conexión que trasciende las fronteras. Lea la versión escrita: aclu-md.org/es/news/en-medio-de-dos-mundos Escuche la versión en ingles: https://on.soundcloud.com/rVW9HSH6znP64X2j9

    12 min
  2. Reading Freely: Between Two Worlds

    OCT 11

    Reading Freely: Between Two Worlds

    In a heartfelt telling of love, family and the impact of immigration, this latest episode of Reading Freely follows a story from Baltimore to El Salvador, and back again. Tune in as ACLU of Maryland staffer, Lorena Magdalena Diaz, takes us on journey through time between her two homes, and how that's impacted her approach to life, critical immigration work, and what it means to have connection beyond borders. Read the written version: aclu-md.org/en/news/between-two-worlds Listen to the Spanish version: https://on.soundcloud.com/NCtBa4u8EGfvVrRW7

    11 min
  3. Reading Freely: Waving My Disability Pride Flag All Around

    AUG 5

    Reading Freely: Waving My Disability Pride Flag All Around

    If you are disabled and are reading this: We see you. We affirm you. We love you. The world would be boring as heck without people like you in it. This episode of Reading Freely is all about Disability Pride Month and celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary, signed into law in 1990. Listen as ACLU of Maryland staffer, Nicole McCann, takes us through why we must center disability accessibility and inclusion in everything we do. And provides great resources for anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of disability accessibility. Check out the written version: aclu-md.org/en/news/waving-my-disability-pride-flag-all-around For more information: sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap/Pages/social.aspx

    7 min
  4. Leer libremente: Reflexionemos sobre el mes del orgullo LGBTQ+

    JUL 25

    Leer libremente: Reflexionemos sobre el mes del orgullo LGBTQ+

    En junio, miembros del personal de la ACLU de Maryland asistieron a eventos del Orgullo en todo el estado, desde el condado de Charles, Annapolis y Baltimore. El Orgullo, sin importar dónde esté, sigue creciendo cada año. Los miembros de nuestro personal salieron de estos eventos con diferentes pensamientos del Orgullo LGBTQ+. En este episodio, escucha las cosas únicas e inspiradoras que los miembros del personal dijeron y recuerda que el Orgullo se trata de aceptación, reconocimiento, pertenencia y respeto por la vida de cada persona. Así se valora su humanidad. Lea la versión escrita aquí: https://www.aclu-md.org/es/news/lets-reflect-lgbtq-pride

    15 min
  5. Reading Freely: Let's Reflect on LGBTQ+ Pride

    JUL 25

    Reading Freely: Let's Reflect on LGBTQ+ Pride

    In June, ACLU of Maryland staff members attended Pride events throughout the state – from Charles County, Annapolis and Baltimore. Pride, no matter where it is, continues to grow each year. Our staff members came out of these events with different reflections about LGBTQ+ Pride. In this episode, hear some of the unique and inspiring quotes from some of them and remember that Pride is about acceptance, acknowledgement, belonging and respecting people’s lives so that their humanity is valued. Read the written version here: aclu-md.org/en/news/lets-reflect-lgbtq-pride

    11 min
  6. Meet Our New Board President, Corey Stottlemyer

    JUN 26

    Meet Our New Board President, Corey Stottlemyer

    As a father, advocate, economist, and strategist, Corey Stottlemyer uses his skills and experience of more than 20 years to advocate for racial justice and equity at the federal, state, and local levels. As the new Board President of the ACLU of Marylanders Board of Directors, Corey feels that while we as an organization have achieved significant advances for the rights of people, there is still work to be done to uplift the humanity of all Marylanders who we show up for every day. Listen directly to Corey’s mission for the organization and learn some interesting facts about him and his work in this latest episode of Thinking Freely. And join us in welcoming our new board president. A full transcript of this episode is available at: Check out this teaser video: And learn more from this blog on Corey:

    19 min
  7. Reading Freely: A Riot vs. A Rebellion - A Telling of The Riot Report Documentary

    JUN 17

    Reading Freely: A Riot vs. A Rebellion - A Telling of The Riot Report Documentary

    Can we ever learn from history or are we forever doomed to repeat it? On this episode, listen to producer, Nehemiah Bester, as he shares his experience working on the documentary film, The Riot Report on PBS, while comparing and contrasting his personal accounts of rebellion, most notably during the Racial Reckoning of 2020, as a student, activist, and journalist. What's a riot? And what's a rebellion? The Riot Report itself, was the written conclusion of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Kerner Commission of 1967 on what was needed to remedy the massively tense relations among Black people and police that spawned countless riots and uprisings of the 1960s. It's decades later, but what lessons from this investigation can we learn from to prevent future turmoil? And when can we answer President Johnson's century old question? “What happened? Why did it happen? What can be done to prevent it from happening again, and again?” Read the written version of this episode at: aclu-md.org/en/news/riot-vs-rebellion Watch the film: pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/riot-report/

    11 min
  8. Leer libremente: Un Día de Lobby Memorable

    MAR 4

    Leer libremente: Un Día de Lobby Memorable

    Este año, el Día de los Presidentes, celebramos un Día de Acción centrado en los derechos de los niños en Annapolis para aprobar algunas buenas decisiones para que nuestros funcionarios electos rindan cuentas de sus palabras. Alrededor de 200 activistas, estudiantes y líderes comunitarios marcharon hacia la Asamblea General para hacer oír sus voces durante el Día de Acción de 2024: Justicia para los niños y los residentes de Maryland encarcelados. En este episodio, escuchará cómo estas voces colectivas, parte de un increíble conjunto de defensores, se unieron para hablar directamente con sus funcionarios electos, hacer preguntas importantes y hacer demandas en apoyo de los derechos de los niños y los residentes de Maryland encarcelados. Lea el blog escrito de este episodio en: aclu-md.org/es/news/un-dia-de-lobby-memorable Obtenga más información en: aclu-md.org

    8 min
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Thinking Freely is a political podcast, from the ACLU of Maryland, informing people about what's happening politically in Maryland from the courts to the streets, and everywhere in between. You'll hear from ACLU staff, our clients, and community leaders about the issues facing our civil liberties and how you can get involved. Produced by Nehemiah Bester Learn more at: aclu-md.org

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    ACLU of Maryland
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
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