From the Party for Socialism and Liberation: Champaign Urbana: "As the migrant caravan approaches the U.S. border, it is important to expose the racist narratives and baseless slander being spread by the Trump administration. However, we must also understand what has caused so many people to leave their homes and seek asylum in the United … Continue reading The Migrant Caravan and US Imperialism in Latin America
Category: Rights & Social Justice
Justice for All: Protecting Civil Liberties in Illinois
Learn more about the challenges to our rights and civil liberties and about current initiatives of the ACLU here in Illinois. On Thursday, November 29, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm join the Champaign County ACLU at the Champaign Public Library, Robeson Pavilion Rooms A & B, for a meeting and discussion featuring Khadine Bennett, Director … Continue reading Justice for All: Protecting Civil Liberties in Illinois
Add Your Name: Pittsburgh Jewish Leaders to Trump
The massacre of 11 Jews in a Pittsburgh synagogue comes at a time when the Trump administration, the Republican Party and their enablers — at all levels — have fomented hate, fear, and white nationalism in our country. They have targeted the Muslim community, immigrants and refugees, people of color, and LGBTQ people, and in … Continue reading Add Your Name: Pittsburgh Jewish Leaders to Trump
Save the Date! ACLU November 29 Presentation on Preserving Civil Liberties
From the ACLU: No matter the outcome of the November 6 elections, the members of the American Civil Liberties Union will need to continue our work to protect civil liberties in Illinois and across the nation. We invite you to join us on Thursday, November 29, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, to hear from Khadine … Continue reading Save the Date! ACLU November 29 Presentation on Preserving Civil Liberties
Celebrate Almost 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote
Rally to Celebrate Almost 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote! On Friday, November 2, 12:00 - 3:00 pm, meet at the Alma Mater on the UI campus, corner of Green and Wright St. This event is part of a series of events looking at bombardments of trauma news about sexual violence and other triggering … Continue reading Celebrate Almost 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote
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