Category: Rights & Social Justice

Feminism al Fresco at the UI

Build community with other feminists over games and snacks! The event will take place on Tuesday, September 4, 4 pm - 6 pm, at the patio behind Engineering Hall (1308 W Green St, Urbana). Engineering Hall is located right by the Illini Union busstop (North/ Engineering stop). In other words, the event will be on … Continue reading Feminism al Fresco at the UI

Posted on August 27, 2018November 28, 2018 by cup61820Posted in Rights & Social JusticeTagged Rights and Social Justice.

Blow the Whistle on Kavanaugh on August 26

Bring a whistle on August 26th as we hold a national day of action in all 50 states to fight Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Find an event near you: https://act.moveon.org/event/unite-for-justice/search/ or see the image for Illinois cities and addresses. Bring a whistle and make a sign! Sign ideas: • STOP! • WHISTLEBLOWERS … Continue reading Blow the Whistle on Kavanaugh on August 26

Posted on August 24, 2018November 28, 2018 by cup61820Posted in Rights & Social JusticeTagged Rights and Social Justice.

Celebrate Diversity at CU Pride with Sheriff Candidate Dustin Heuerman

Come help celebrate diversity by walking with Dustin in the CU Pride Parade on Saturday September 15, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm! Hope to see you there! Here's our previous Candidate Profile for Dustin Heureman for Sheriff. Heres a previous post on the CU Pride Parade. Lineup information for marching with Dustin will be added … Continue reading Celebrate Diversity at CU Pride with Sheriff Candidate Dustin Heuerman

Posted on August 22, 2018November 28, 2018 by cup61820Posted in Candidates-Midterms, Rights & Social JusticeTagged Candidates, Rights and Social Justice.

Good Editorial by the News Gazette

On this day when many newspapers across the country are speaking out about freedom of the press, making the point that the press is NOT the enemy of the people. The News Gazette has added their voice with this editorial at: http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018-08-16/editorial-allies-not-enemies.html. The last paragraph states: "The country and the president would be well served … Continue reading Good Editorial by the News Gazette

Posted on August 17, 2018November 28, 2018 by cup61820Posted in Community Connections, Rights & Social JusticeTagged Community Connections, Rights and Social Justice.

RSVP: Resist & Win National Organizing Call—Supreme Court Justice

Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh begin in less than three weeks. If Kavanaugh is confirmed, we lose a vital check against the Trump administration, anda conservative wish list of repressive, discriminatory policies could become Supreme Court precedent for an entire generation. Join us for a national organizing call THIS SUNDAY, … Continue reading RSVP: Resist & Win National Organizing Call—Supreme Court Justice