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We the People is a blog series that features the stories of members, supporters, volunteers, and allies of the American Civil Liberties Union of North Dakota. Together we are accomplishing critical work in our state to protect and advance civil liberties across the midwest and beyond.
Olivia, a 17-year-old junior at Century High School in Bismarck, is committed to making North Dakota better for everyone – which is why she’s active with Student Advocates of North Dakota and more.
Truman Hamburger is a junior at Dickinson High School and co-founder of the Student Advocates of North Dakota. At school, he’s involved in speech and Student Congress – an extracurricular activity he’s been involved with for the last five years.
Athalia Haughton is a junior at Century High School in Bismarck and president of the Student Advocates of North Dakota. The student activist – who is also involved in debate, theater, and student council – wants to make a difference in her community.
Georgia native Andrew Malone joined the ACLU of North Dakota team in August. He is equipped to defend civil liberties for all North Dakotans and ready to take time and explore this great state.