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November 2007 Archives A Moment of Hope -- Courtesy of some Evanston Middle Schoolers November 26, 2007 A column by Tom McNamee in today's Chicago Sun Times offers a window of hope for those of us concerned with attacks on the Constitution by the Bush Administration. Too often, politicians and pundits call for -- or support --... read more » Limiting Presidential Power -- And Protecting Individual Rights November 21, 2007 An excellent editorial in today's New York Times underscores the critical nature of the debate currently taking place in Congress about changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Among oher things, the Times' editors call on Congress to support... read more » ACLU Student Activist Named Rhodes Scholar November 20, 2007 We note with pride that Andrew Hammond, a former leader in the ACLU of Illinois Chapter at the University of Chicago, was named as part of the 2007 class of Rhodes scholars this past Saturday. Andrew distinguished himself in leadership... read more » Poetry From Jeremy A., Student Involved with Peoria Heartland Safe Schools Initiative November 15, 2007 Below is a poem written by Jeremy A. Jeremy read this poem at a recent panel presentation of the Heartland Safe Schools Initiative. Am I Not A Man? Am I not a man because I choose to be me? Instead of hiding behind the scenes and being classified as low key. read more » From the Galesburg Register-Mail: Girl allowed back to school after protest November 13, 2007 A 12-year-old girl barred from school after officials deemed her maroon hair extensions inappropriate will be allowed to return, according to a letter signed by the superintendent of Pleasant Valley School District 62. In the one-page letter dated Thursday, Superintendent Allen Johnson stated the district "will allow Shawterya (sic) Carter to return to Pleasant Valley Middle School, effective immediately." read more » Free Speech for Students? November 12, 2007 Check out this interview about the students' right to free speech in Illinois. read more » From CNN: Groups Urge US Lawmakers To Reject Telco Immunity Compromise November 06, 2007 Civil liberties groups urged congressional lawmakers not to pursue a compromise solution that would offer phone companies immunity from their alleged participation in the U.S. government's warrantless wiretapping program. read more » |
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