Posts Tagged ‘Rights’
Proposed law about abortion restrictions, not disability rights
In its latest debate over abortion restrictions, Missouri’s Republicans are once again striving to find a loophole in the Roe v. Wade case that will allow them to impede a few more women’s right to choose. This time, they have chosen disability rights as the site of their feigned concern. The Missouri state senate heard…
Read MoreFormer French TA takes up pen in protest
On Jan. 7, terrorists murdered 12 people on the staff of Charlie Hebdo, a left-wing satirical magazine, for the cartoon of Muhammad featured on the front page. First shocked by the news, this former Webster TA quickly joined the “Je suis Charlie” movement to protest the attack on free speech.
Read MoreMaplewood City Council passes LGBTQ rights bill
The new law, which passed by a 4-to-3 vote, makes discrimination in housing and hiring on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity a crime.
Read MorePrivate Practice
Technology is outpacing the law and complicating the 4th Amendment
Read MoreGorlok v Gorlass: Webster women tell male students “No boys allowed”
WebsterLEADS begins new women speaker series but doesn’t allow men to attend.
Read MoreEditorial: The Journal welcomes all student voices
The Journal defends its recent content on the Day of Silence.
Read MoreBlack History Month: Hayes reflects on 1960s movement
When civil rights became a national topic during the ’60s, the students of Webster University helped play a role in the movement in St. Louis.
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