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The Law of Motherhood
Apr 17, 2023
The Law of Motherhood in the Gender-Dependent Application of Criminal Responsibility for Failing to Protect Children
When a child is injured or killed by an adult in the home, a marked gender division appears in the application of criminal responsibility against the non-…
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Apr 12, 2023
Everything you wanted to know about Ranked-Choice Voting (and maybe somethings you didn’t)
Everything you wanted to know about Ranked-Choice Voting (and maybe somethings you didn’t) In recent months, there has been increased news coverage of…
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Apr 11, 2023
Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson defies respectability politics: Is a paradigm shift underway?
The recent election of Brandon Johnson as Chicago’s new mayor has been the center of attention in the US this week. As public safety concerns top the priority…
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Mar 08, 2023
UIS School of Public Management and Policy to host the annual Railsplitter banquet and awards
The University of Illinois Springfield School of Public Management and Policy will host the annual Railsplitter banquet and awards from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.…
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Mar 06, 2023
The Workers’ Rights Amendment Passed in Illinois. How?!
Photo credit: Patrick Perkins on unsplash.com On November 9, 2022, the Illinois Constitutional Amendment 1, also known as the “Workers’ Rights Amendment,”…
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Feb 09, 2023
Announcing the 2023 Railsplitter's Banquet on March 31st
Announcing the 2023 Railsplitter's Banquet on March 31st   Theme: Many Hands Make Light Work – Public Private Partnerships and the Promise of…