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Includes links to sites that focus on issues specific to the City of Chicago. Sites may include but not limited to: Public Housing Crime and Justice Gun Control Temporary or hot topics, often of a political nature. For example, the expanision of O'Hare International Airport.
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Americans United for Life
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National pro-life public-interest law firm specializing in legislation, litigation, and education-- both scholarly and popular-- on the issues of abortion, euthanasia and genetic manipulation that assaults human life.
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Better Government Association (BGA)
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A non-profit citizens watchdog group that focuses on exposing waste, fraud and corruption in state and local government. Includes information on investigative reports, internships and opportunities, and news.
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Chicago Social Forum
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Local affiliate of the World Social Forum (WSF) that provides an exchange to debate ideas democratically, formulate proposals, share experiences freely and network for effective action. Programs, proposals and contact details provided.
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College of Complexes
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Weekly social issues discussion group provides free speech forum focussing on current events and activism.
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Pro-Life Action League
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Dedicated to saving the lives of the unborn through the use of non-violent direct action. Features profiles from former physicians who once performed abortions.
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8th Day Center for Social Justice
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A multi-issue, social justice center supported and staffed by 30 congregations of nuns, priests and brothers which promotes analysis and action.
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