The ACLU committee that proposed rules against board members speaking out against the organization's positions has been withdrawn from consideration and will now go away. This is very good news. Bravo, ACLU.
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You'll be happy to know that STACLU actually posted this news. Well, maybe not happy, but surprised.
Oh I'm sure the commentors will be beating the drum that it is in response to their "pressure".