While the Catholic Church has generally been viewed as having unified opposition to LGBT rights, recent harsh laws have sparked debate among bishops from different countries.
Archive for February, 2014
Study: Civil Rights Protections Lacking for Public Transportation
Under current law, “you can make anything look good from a civil rights perspective.”
Experimental Station Reports on 61st St Farmer’s Market
In the right food environment, shoppers with LINK (food stamp) cards consistently make healthy choices.
UIC Faculty On Strike
Faculty call for pay increases, promotion opportunities, and shared governance in the name of serving marginalized students.
A Civil Rights Leader You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Elizabeth Peratrovich, an Alaska Native woman, helped pass the United States’ first anti-discrimination law 69 years ago this month.
Finding God on the ‘L’
Lisa Reiter, Director of Campus Ministry, reflects on a recent experience talking with a homeless man on the ‘L’.
United Airlines ends use of styrofoam cups
Chicago-based United is switching to a more environmentally friendly, recyclable alternative.
Fired Snarf’s Sandwiches Employees Reinstated with Back Pay
Employees’ termination three days before Christmas after participating in national minimum wage strike raised objections from labor advocates.
Interactive Map: Where Most Chicagoans Don’t Own Cars
An interactive mapping tool identifies which neighborhoods have very few cars, a useful tool for community advocates when discussing how best to distribute resources.
Tuition increase is a social justice issue
Phoenix columnist Dominic Lynch discusses the recently announced 2.5% tuition increase for the 2014-2015 academic year.