With Dignity: A View on Human Rights
I’d like to take you on a human rights journey with me this year. My column, “With Dignity,” will be an exploration of the content, applications and implications of the Universal Declaration of Human...
View ArticleWith Dignity: Article One
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act toward one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” Does this sound like a human...
View ArticleWith Dignity: Freedom from Discrimination
Not too long ago, a Lawrentian said that America isn’t racist anymore. They pointed toward improvements such as desegregation, intermarriage and a general decrease in racist attitudes toward African...
View ArticleNefarious: Merchant of Souls
Want to learn more about the global sex trade? Come see “Nefarious: Merchant of Souls” at Marcus Cinema! Thursday, October 20th, 7 pm Meet at 6:30 pm at Wriston Turnaround To view the trailer:...
View ArticleWith Dignity: The right to life, liberty and personal security
“Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.” Although we are quick to point out what is happening with immigrants on our side of the border, I suspect that many Americans are...
View ArticleWith Dignity: The Right to Rest and Leisure
“Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay.” Why is this a human right? If you’re asking this question, I would...
View ArticleWith Dignity: Combating Sex Slavery
“No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.” Like discrimination, slavery is viewed as something of the past, yet is still widely...
View ArticleWith Dignity: The Right To Equality Before The Law
“All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this...
View ArticleRabbit-Proof Fence Film Showing
Have you ever wondered about social justice in the Land Down Under? Come to a screening of “Rabbit-Proof Fence” sponsored by the VCSC’s social justice program with special guest Brian Pertl (and...
View ArticleHungry for social justice? Attend the VCSC’s Hunger Banquet!
Hungry for social justice? Interested in learning more about hunger in the Fox Valley? Attend the Volunteer Center’s Hunger Banquet. First, get HUNGRY in a simulation of hunger in the Fox Valley (don’t...
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