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| Archived Since: | January 22, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
David Ernesto Munar: Obamacare Is Here... But Is It Working for People With HIV?
Despite being a resource for people without coverage, it has the potential to disrupt existing doctor/patient relationships, something all of us -- and especially people with chronic, complex health conditions like HIV and other co-occurring diagnoses - want to avoid.
Robert Koehler: Rape and Winning
Like suicide, sexual assault is skyrocketing in the military. Why? Could it be that the problem is deeply structural? Could it be that it's related to the domination culture the military embodies.
Dennis Van Roekel: Chicago's Students Deserve Acts of Heroism
There is plenty of evidence to suggest that Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to shutter 50 (yes, 50) schools won't be good for Chicago's children, especially children of color.
Debra Pickett: Chicago Public Schools: Not Just Heartbreaking, Actually Broken
The parents and community members fighting the school closings clearly are the "good guys" in this dismal scenario. But their heroic energy and indomitable courage are being expended for the sake of maintaining a status quo that is, frankly, unconscionable.
Greg Archer: One Valiant Teen Advocate Emerges From The Abercrombie & Fitch Drama
The power of one person can affect the many. And if you're doubting it, just turn your attention to Cali Linstrom, the 17-year-old high school student who, this week, addressed Abercrombie & Fitch executives in person in the aftermath of last week's significant protest.
David Orr: Motor Voter Made All the Difference
We should not place unnecessary barriers between a voter and her ballot. Unfortunately in recent years, state governments across our country have renewed the push to enact barriers.
Darryl Roberts: 17-Year-Old Meets With Abercrombie & Fitch Execs to Discuss Their Relationship With Teens
Cali Linstrom, NEDA and I went to A&F HQ to discuss ways that we may be able to work together to speak out about "anti-bullying and discrimination." The executives said they liked some of the suggestions and even though they couldn't revamp their company overnight, they'd let us know which steps they were willing to take.
Kyle Hillman: Marriage Equality Will Be the Illinois Moderate Litmus Test
With a vote upcoming any day now in Springfield and a Supreme Court decision that is likely to be less than an all-out victory for equal marriage, the issue won't be going away as some have hoped.
Henry Henderson: Illinois Fracking Update
With almost no laws in place to protect the public from the known -- and very scary -- dangers associated with the controversial oil and gas extraction technology, communities across Illinois are in harm's way.
Valerie S. Lies: Why Illinois Nonprofits Should Care About IRS' Treatment of Tea Party
Nonprofits are rightly concerned that the partisan coverage of this issue will confuse the public and leave the wrong impression that charitable organizations are engaging in political activity. We can't allow these impressions to stand.
Nico Lang: What Hating Gwyneth Paltrow Says About Us
Two-thirds of our most hated celebrities are women, and females count for seven of the top 10 slots. What makes Gwyneth Paltrow 20 times more hateable than Chris Brown?
Michael T. Carrigan: Illinois House Should Pass Fair Pension Bill, SB 2404
On a range of issues, our state faces tough problems that can only be solved by stakeholders and elected officials working together. The new pension reform legislation, Senate Bill 2404, shows the way.
Kelly Rigg: Top 5 Actions to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Climate Change
If you've ever had the feeling that your lifestyle changes amount to tiny drops in a very large proverbial bucket, I invite you to consider taking one of these 'Top 5 actions' to fight climate change.
M. Todd Henderson: Divestment and Financial Illiteracy
Colleges should devote more time to teaching economics and elementary finance to their students. Armed with some basics, these well-meaning students would be able to make a much bigger impact on our world.
David Protess: Wrongful Conviction Hearing a Revelation
Truth be told, slurs are common around the water cooler, reflecting a dehumanizing view of criminal defendants that comes from years of locking them up, one person of color at a time.
Caryn Brooks: From a High School Gym to Grand Central Station: The Olympic Spirit Is Alive
The fight for wrestling includes the fight to keep the Olympic spirit alive in the unlikeliest of places, such as the gym where Jacob Curby practiced and competed as a teen at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, Illinois.
James Peron: Drug Warriors and Gun Violence: The War on Drugs Fuels Violence
As bad as drugs can be, Drug Warriors are worse. They raise the stakes of the drug fight, incentivize the drug gangs and push them to greater heights of violence. When a solution becomes worse than the problem it is time to abolish the solution.
Paul Klein: Chicago Art; Migration, Transformation, Absence, Presence & a Damn Good List
There are perks to having a press pass; like getting to preview exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art with a small group, several curators,...
David Ernesto Munar: State-Run Health Insurance Marketplace: Why AFC Opposes HB 3227
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) recently made the difficult decision to oppose legislation that creates a state-federal partnership for operating Illinois' health insurance marketplace. We base this decision on the poor consumer protections in the bill.
Michael Hoevel: Sustainable Intensification: Making Science the Solution for African Agriculture
The challenges are great, but the window of opportunity is greater. Science-based solutions for African agriculture have the potential to achieve synergistic outcomes for a more prosperous and resilient Africa.