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Illinois-American Water Strike

Illinois-American Water Strike

Illinois-American Water Strike

Jun 21, 20248 min read

One Fair Wage: A Path to Economic Justice for Tipped Workers in Illinois

One Fair Wage: A Path to Economic Justice for Tipped Workers in Illinois

One Fair Wage: A Path to Economic Justice for Tipped Workers in Illinois

David Moon Mingus

May 16, 20244 min read

U.S. Citizens in Mexico: A Forgotten Population in Need of Protection

U.S. Citizens in Mexico: A Forgotten Population in Need of Protection

U.S. Citizens in Mexico: A Forgotten Population in Need of Protection

Social & Economic Justice

David Moon Mingus

Mar 5, 20243 min read

Predictive Policing: A Futuristic Idea with Present-Day Flaws

Predictive Policing: A Futuristic Idea with Present-Day Flaws

Predictive Policing: A Futuristic Idea with Present-Day Flaws

Social & Economic Justice

Nov 19, 20233 min read

Illinois Steps Up with CARLA: Coordinating Care for Out-of-State Patients After Roe v. Wade Overturn

Illinois Steps Up with CARLA: Coordinating Care for Out-of-State Patients After Roe v. Wade Overturn

Illinois Steps Up with CARLA: Coordinating Care for Out-of-State Patients After Roe v. Wade Overturn

Aug 11, 20233 min read

NAACP Decries Peoria's Move to End Prepaid Mail-In Ballot Postage

NAACP Decries Peoria's Move to End Prepaid Mail-In Ballot Postage

NAACP Decries Peoria's Move to End Prepaid Mail-In Ballot Postage

Aug 10, 20232 min read

Back-to-School Spending Sticker Shock: How Families Can Survive the Priciest Supplies Yet

Back-to-School Spending Sticker Shock: How Families Can Survive the Priciest Supplies Yet

Back-to-School Spending Sticker Shock: How Families Can Survive the Priciest Supplies Yet

Aug 5, 20232 min read

Universal Basic Income (UBI): Exploring Its Benefits and Impact

Universal Basic Income (UBI): Exploring Its Benefits and Impact

Universal Basic Income (UBI): Exploring Its Benefits and Impact

Social & Economic Justice

Jul 29, 202310 min read

Reclaiming Peoria's Water: A Matter of Public Good vs. Private Profits

Reclaiming Peoria's Water: A Matter of Public Good vs. Private Profits

Reclaiming Peoria's Water: A Matter of Public Good vs. Private Profits

Jul 13, 20232 min read

Consent - A SlutWalk Reflection

Consent - A SlutWalk Reflection

Consent - A SlutWalk Reflection

David Moon Mingus

May 13, 20235 min read

Cheers to Pretrial Fairness: Why We Have Extra Reasons to Celebrate This St. Patrick's Day 🍀

Cheers to Pretrial Fairness: Why We Have Extra Reasons to Celebrate This St. Patrick's Day 🍀

Cheers to Pretrial Fairness: Why We Have Extra Reasons to Celebrate This St. Patrick's Day 🍀

David Moon Mingus

Mar 17, 20233 min read

The Battle Over Cash Bail in Illinois: What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Case

The Battle Over Cash Bail in Illinois: What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Case

The Battle Over Cash Bail in Illinois: What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Case

David Moon Mingus

Mar 14, 20232 min read

The night before New Year’s

The night before New Year’s

The night before New Year’s

Social & Economic Justice

David Moon Mingus

Feb 7, 20232 min read

Breaking Down Barriers: A Look at Housing Discrimination in Peoria

Breaking Down Barriers: A Look at Housing Discrimination in Peoria

Breaking Down Barriers: A Look at Housing Discrimination in Peoria

Social & Economic Justice

David Moon Mingus

Feb 7, 20236 min read

PEORIA COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NEEDS TO IMPLEMENT THE PRETRIAL FAIRNESS ACT AS SCHEDULED

PEORIA COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NEEDS TO IMPLEMENT THE PRETRIAL FAIRNESS ACT AS SCHEDULED

PEORIA COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NEEDS TO IMPLEMENT THE PRETRIAL FAIRNESS ACT AS SCHEDULED

Dec 29, 20223 min read

Peoria County Receives $125,000 to Combat Social Determinants of Health

Peoria County Receives $125,000 to Combat Social Determinants of Health

Peoria County Receives $125,000 to Combat Social Determinants of Health

Oct 29, 20221 min read

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