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Spot Announcements

Other aspects of the
membership drive include spot
announcements on radio
stations and posters. "This is a
low-key effort," said Kevin
Mannix, chairman of the
Central Virginia Chapter,
which is the student chapter's
parent organization. "We find
that concerned people need
only a spark to get them
involved in ACLU work."

According to Mr. Russell,
the major ACLU activities
include educating the public as
to their civil liberties, lobbying
for and against legislation
affecting civil liberties, and
litigation. "Even though our
court cases catch the
headlines," said Mr. Russell,
"our major efforts are behind
the scenes."