Monthly Archives: July 2006

The United States, Israel, and the Middle East

Posted on 07/25/2006 by Kenneth Cuno

This is a slightly revised version of the remarks I prepared for an October 26 public forum sponsored by AWARE Presents on “What Should be the U.S. Policy in the Middle East? The Confrontation of Israel with its Neighbors.” I’d … Continue reading →

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Anarchism and Christianity: Re-Viewing the Politics of Jesus

Posted on 07/25/2006 by Eric Anglada

    when Dorothy Day—devout Catholic, cofounder of the Catholic Worker movement, and, notably, a U of I dropout— described herself as an anarchist. Indeed, the terms anarchist and anarchy conjure images of disorder, chaos and bomb throwers. … Continue reading →

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Homeopathy–The Choice of More Women

Posted on 07/25/2006 by Barbara Raska Antisdel

  uses extremely small doses of substances prepared in a special way to re-vitalize a person’s health. The choice of the medicine, referred to as a “remedy,” is individualized for each patient according to the symptoms and characteristics of … Continue reading →

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Reducing Post-Partum Depression the Village Way

Posted on 07/25/2006 by Marcia Zumbahlen

   the country was shocked to learn how Andrea Yates killed her children during an episode of post partum psychosis. The “eye for an eye” folks wanted her electrocuted. The “spare the rod, spoil the child” folks wanted … Continue reading →

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Birth Doulas: Professional Labor Support

Posted on 07/25/2006 by Suela the Doula

     will be a lifelong memory and yours will be changed forever. Inviting a doula into your birth space will help you have the most positive birth experience possible. A doula… • Recognizes birth as a … Continue reading →

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Childbirth: Home v. Hospital

Posted on 07/25/2006 by anonymous

   ’ , I was led to believe throughout the prenatal period that my O.B. and the hospital staff would be supportive of a natural birth. When it came time to actually labor and deliver, the idea they … Continue reading →

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You Were Told What!? A short history on the refusal of insurance plans and pharmacists to fill prescriptions for birth control and emergency contraception

Posted on 07/25/2006 by Kathy Spegal

  , women have been at the mercy of insurance carriers and employers who have refused to include contraceptive options as part of their health plans. Women who have been prescribed birth control for medicinal purposes other than contraception … Continue reading →

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Vigil For Quentin Larry and Terrell Layfield

Posted on 07/25/2006 by Brian Dolinar

 , July 22 at 8pm a vigil will be held for Quentin Larry, Terrell Layfield, and others who have died while in police custody at the Champaign County jail. Bring a candle and meet us at 204 E. Main, … Continue reading →

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HPV: Prevention of Cervical Cancer Through Vaccination

Posted on 07/25/2006 by Suzanne Trupin

   has been hailed by gynecologists as the most significant breakthrough in Women’s Health of the century. The first HPV Vaccine has been approved by the FDA. HPV is a DNA virus that infects skin and mucosal tissues … Continue reading →

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