Category Archives: Human Rights

From Athens to New York, a Flotilla is a Demonstration with Press Coverage

Posted on 08/23/2011 by Robert Naiman

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Soon To Be Displaced Residents Protest Outside of Housing Authority

Posted on 08/23/2011 by Brian Dolinar

As Ed Bland arrived at work on Wednesday morning, July 27, 2011, he was greeted by a group of protesters. Residents at two public housing units, Dunbar Court and Joann Dorsey Homes, stood outside of the offices of the Champaign … Continue reading →

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Urbana Adopts a Soliciting Ordinance

Posted on 08/09/2011 by Belden Fields

Urbana Adopts a Soliciting Ordinance Belden Fields   After several meetings with active public participation, on August 1, the Urbana City Council adopted an ordinance banning “ aggressive solicitation of money or other thing of value, including a request to … Continue reading →

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ACLU of Illinois turns to US Department of Justice for Help Reigning in Consent Searches by the Illinois State Police

Posted on 07/07/2011 by William Brown

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois filed an administrative complaint on June 7th and asked the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an investigation into “the substantial racial disparate impact caused by Illinois State Police consent searches of Hispanic … Continue reading →

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Morocco’s uprisings and all the king’s men

Posted on 06/30/2011 by anonymous

(Previously Published at Al Jazeera – http://aljazeera.co.uk/) Pro-democracy demonstrations began on February 20, and have recently gained momentum. Thousands poured into the streets of Rabat on Sunday June 5 to condemn the death of a protester and to demand an … Continue reading →

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Letter From a Naive Peace Activist to an Israeli Naval Officer

Posted on 06/24/2011 by Robert Naiman

Athens – As a passenger on the upcoming U.S. Boat to Gaza,  I read with interest the account in the June 16 issue of the New York Times of Israeli military preparations to confront the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. A top … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Illinois’ Truth-In-Sentencing Law

Posted on 06/23/2011 by Joseph Dole

We are all aware of the dire fiscal state Illinois currently finds itself in. One of the main causes of this has been years of passing laws without any consideration for the financial costs of their enactment. There is now … Continue reading →

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The Border Thickens: In-Securing Communities in C-U and Beyond

Posted on 05/21/2011 by Gilberto Rosas

The despotic policing apparatus found at the U.S.-Mexico border now reaches into Champaign County and across much of the United States. Under federal initiatives “Secure Communities” and related police-ICE collaborations, local law enforcement agencies in communities across the United States … Continue reading →

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The Tunisian Revolution: Dignity, Expression, Gender, and Religion

Posted on 05/20/2011 by Belden Fields

The Tunisian Revolution:  Dignity, Expression, Gender, and Religion Dignity The Tunisian uprising that deposed dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali is of enormous historical significance for the entire region of North Africa. A recurring and resounding call during the uprising has … Continue reading →

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“A Side of Prejudice with That?”

Posted on 03/28/2011 by Paul Nolan

When you walk into a fast food restaurant and place your order, there are many things that you expect to get: food, a drink, some napkins, a couple of packets of ketchup and salt. At most places, that pretty much … Continue reading →

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Mothers Strike!

Posted on 03/28/2011 by Snow Leopard

Historically, traditional economists have excluded the value of household economy work from economic calculations insisting that the household economy doesn’t constitute labor and can’t be quantified. However, if we consider the tasks themselves involved in “housework,” as Riane Eisler does, … Continue reading →

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Is it Fear of Uprisings or Altruistic Punishment?

Posted on 03/28/2011 by Antonia Darder

As the uprisings are spreading around the world and in the United States, there are many who feel fear, reticence, and intense skittishness about what is transpiring. Yet, this anxiety, rather than surprising, is well-cultivated by the contemporary hegemonic forces … Continue reading →

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CU In Solidarity With the People of Egypt

Posted on 02/24/2011 by Public i
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Home Street Home

Posted on 02/23/2011 by Alex Roth

Listen to Alex and Sammy talk about homelessness here CONSIDER THIS: As I write this article, I can look out my balcony and see a number of homeless people asking for food and money on Green Street in Champaign. People … Continue reading →

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Racial Microaggressions and its Impact on Campus Climate at the University of Illinois

Posted on 02/23/2011 by UIUC Center on Democracy in a Multiracial Society Racial Microaggression Research Group

On November 4, 2008, the first person of color was elected President of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. It is true that President Obama did break down some racial barriers, However, many … Continue reading →

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A Response From Civil Society

Posted on 02/23/2011 by Rev. Dr. Eugene Barnes

Our vision at Illinois People’s Action (IPA) is to live in a state where our shared core values of justice, empowerment and family become the norm. To bring this vision into reality, we engage in faith-based community organizing and leadership … Continue reading →

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A Letter to a Black Girl

Posted on 02/22/2011 by anonymous

To Whom It May Concern (and those who may think it doesn’t): So, when exactly did it start? As I sit and ponder on when I can recall my first moment of  interaction with sexuality, I realize I can’t do … Continue reading →

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In Search of Coretta Scott King

Posted on 02/22/2011 by Courtney Suzanne Pierre

They say that behind every great man lies a great woman. This popular phrase holds true in the case of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. As Martin led marches and protests during the Civil Rights Movement, Coretta … Continue reading →

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Illinois Civil Unions: A Step forward, But Still Only A Step

Posted on 01/27/2011 by Paul Nolan

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” —Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher (604 BC–531 BC) On December 1, 2010, the Illinois Senate passed SB 1716 (the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act), just a day after … Continue reading →

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Marriage vs. Civil Unions in the State of Illinois

Posted on 01/27/2011 by Phillip Reese

It’s important we distinguish between the civil unions and marriage. Though many religious institutions in the area provide same-sex couples with recognition before God and their friends and neighbors, a civil union is anything but marriage. Despite what anti-gay activists … Continue reading →

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