Tag: Rights and 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

Racist Uncle Joe Workshop

Going home for the holidays? Need some support in dealing with that *special* family member?   Engaging with friends, relatives, or even coworkers about challenging topics can be highly stressful, but also an important part of staying true to yourself and your beliefs. This is especially true when someone is saying things that are insensitive, rude, or … Continue reading Racist Uncle Joe Workshop