(Subsidies are available through the ACLU of Maryland -- email Meredith if you are interested at curtis-AT-aclu-md.org. Please spread the word to anyone who may be interested.)

THIS SUNDAY!!!
ACLU MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE 2006
STAND UP FOR FREEDOM: STOP THE ABUSE OF POWER
OCT. 15-17 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

**SPECIAL INVITATION TO MARYLAND ACLU MEET & GREET!**
Come to a “Maryland ACLU Meet & Greet” on Monday, Oct. 16 from 5-6:30 pm at the National Membership Conference.
Meet National ACLU and Maryland field staff fighting for civil liberties here in Maryland.
And you can sign up to be part of the team!
Email curtis-AT-aclu-md.org for more information.

At the Membership Conference you will:

• Take part in lobbying visits to Capitol Hill — We have MANY meetings scheduled!

• Attend sessions featuring Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Director/Producer Robert Greenwald (Outfoxed, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price), Political Consultant Donna Brazile, Political Commentator Tucker Carlson and Darrell “DMC” McDaniels (formerly of RUN-DMC)

• See LIVE PERFORMANCES by spoken word artists Sekou (tha misfit) and Steve Connell (both previously featured on HBO's Def Poetry), hip-hop dance company Decadance, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Jim Morris (Bush impersonator), comedian Greg Proops, reggae artist Maxi Priest, and composer Philip Glass.

If you are 18-25, you’ll receive a discounted registration rate if $65 for the entire 3 day conference. Register at the desk on Sunday, or on the day you’d like to attend. Let us know you’re coming!