Archive for March, 2014

Cherishing the Parents

Posted on: March 26th, 2014

Law professor Anita Weinberg shares her thoughts on the need for holistic approaches to supporting children and families.



For love or money?

Posted on: March 26th, 2014

Phoenix reporter Liz Greiwe explores the financial cost of following one’s passions.



Income Inequality: A look at how all cities are not created unequal and some are more unequal than others

Posted on: March 26th, 2014

Ensuring that large segments of the population are not being left behind economically is necessary for a city like Chicago to truly thrive.



Openly Anti-LGBT Politician Wins Republican Primary for Loyola’s Congressional District

Posted on: March 26th, 2014

Susanne Atanus believes that LGBT rights are to blame for tornadoes, autism and dementia, as well as this past winter.



UN Commission on the Status of Women Releases New Declaration

Posted on: March 26th, 2014

Progress towards goals of gender equality and empowerment of women remains “slow and uneven.”



Making Transit Better Isn’t Enough. Driving Needs to Be Worse.

Posted on: March 26th, 2014

“If driving continues to be the fastest and most convenient way of getting almost everywhere, people will continue to drive.”



Payday Loan “Reform” Leaves Much to Be Desired

Posted on: March 12th, 2014

Bloggers at Consumer Reports critique efforts to reform the payday lending industry in several states.



Fruit and Vegetable Prices Linked to Child Obesity

Posted on: March 12th, 2014

New research shows link between produce prices and BMI in children from low-income and middle-class families.



Illinois “LEEDs” the Nation in Eco-Friendly Buildings

Posted on: March 12th, 2014

New data indicates that Illinois has more LEED-certified green building space per capita than any other state.



Questioning Academic Freedom at Columbia

Posted on: March 12th, 2014

A Palestinian professor says his courses are being cut because of the language he uses to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict.