Category: Rights & Social Justice

Rodney Davis honors officer who saved him, then votes to deny her equal rights

From local blog Smile Politely (via CU Indivisible Facebook page): Rep. Rodney Davis voted against the Equality Act today, which extends civil rights protections to LGBTQ+ individuals, hours after honoring Crystal Griner, a lesbian police office that saved his life. Read the full story on the Smile Politely site.

Chicago Rally for Reproductive Justice!

(Note: We don't know of a Champaign-Urbana rally for this event. This post has information on the Chicago event.) Join us as we rally against conservative attacks on abortion rights and uplift a vision of reproductive justice that includes free abortion on demand for anyone who chooses to end a pregnancy. We will be sharing … Continue reading Chicago Rally for Reproductive Justice!

Bend the Arc Monthly Meeting May 21

The Champaign-Urbana chapter of Bend the Arc Jewish Action will have its next general meeting on Tuesday May 21 from 7-9 pm at the Champaign Public Library in Robeson room C. Bend the Arc CU is working on several actions items at this time. We welcome new members. You do not have to be Jewish … Continue reading Bend the Arc Monthly Meeting May 21

CU Standing Up for Racial Justice: Check-In Meeting

This meeting is an opportunity to reflect on how you have and haven't been showing up for racial justice. Participants will work together to analyze and inspire our engaged actions, and troubleshoot what is and isn't effective in advancing racial justice in our community. Participants will leave with clear next steps for themselves. The meeting … Continue reading CU Standing Up for Racial Justice: Check-In Meeting