Category Archives: Women

White Male Patriarchy + Misogyny – Feminism = Trump’s Election

Posted on April 2017 by Pauline E. Kayes

Not many know that in 1982 Champaign-Urbana played a notable role in a “chain-in” protest against the defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment at the State Legislature in Springfield, Illinois. This passionate feminist action gained widespread national media coverage, including … Continue reading →

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Am I My Sister’s Keeper? Help Pass IL House Bill 40

Posted on April 2017 by Esther Patt

Who would have thought Donald Trump would win the Presidency—or that abortion would become illegal again in the United States? These are the realities of our time. If President Trump gets one more Supreme Court appointment after Gorsuch, the high … Continue reading →

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Activists Among Us: Esther Patt

Posted on November 2016 by Julie Laut

By Julie Laut It is easier than ever today to “virtually” act on behalf of social justice issues. Emails come to your inbox and with just a click of a button you can send a robo-letter to your senator or … Continue reading →

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To Serve and Protect

Posted on October 2016 by Marya Burke

 Marya Burke works in partner abuse intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy with survivors and other groups in our community. Many are distressed by police violence and are personally affected by the ways in which it has been acted out in … Continue reading →

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