News & Commentary
Apr 13, 2011
Anti-abortion proposal Encourages Viewing of Fetal Ultrasounds
In Wednesday's Tribune, columnist Eric Zorn writes that even as the "Ultrasound Opportunity Act," a bill church leaders are now lobbying heavily for in Springfield, is dressed up in the high-minded language of sound medical practice, leaders are open about the fact that its real purpose is to persuade women seeking abortions to change their minds at the last minute.
Apr 05, 2011
ACLU, PUBPAT And U.S. Solicitor General In Federal Appeals Court Today Challenging Patents On Human Genes Linked To Breast Cancer
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Apr 01, 2011
Girl gets OK to wear tuxedo to prom
"This sends a negative message to other students that they can't express who they are," said John Knight, director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Project at the ACLU. "It's a First Amendment right, a free speech right, and that includes her right to send a message through wearing male clothing that she doesn't think women should be restricted to traditional female clothing."
On Thursday, the Proviso Township school district sent a response to Knight saying that Sanchez will be allowed to wear a tuxedo to the prom, on April 22.
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