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CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice

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Welcome to Current Events Blog!

My name is Michelle, I have recently left my teaching position at Southern Illinois University to relocate with my husband, Sean, to the Chicagoland area. We are about to have a daughter and I could not be more delighted. I am surrounded with wonderfully supportive friends & family ... all in all ... life is good!

I have been teaching Criminal Justice for nearly 7 years. I have worked in three divergent fields ( academics, law enforcement & corrections ). In the blog, I try to pull together thought-provoking articles to LEARN something new everyday, be socially aware & responsible, and connected with others who care about similiar issues.

I have interests in policing, corrections, politics , history, environmental news , social justice, and animal care & concerns. . I approach this page by wanting to be introduced to new perspectives, to be critical of the what I "think" I know, and to always be learning.

Perhaps we have crossed paths somewhere, University of Iowa, University of Alabama, Indiana University, Southern Illinois University, and I would like to stay in touch. Perhaps I saw your blog (or comments on other news sites) and appreciated your perspective.

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09-15 - On A Personal Note - While Hope Springs Eternal ...

Hi all ... As many of you know, I'm currently pregnant, expecting our daughter, Ryann Isabela.  She was supposed to arrive sometime ago, but already has me on my toes by being 'fashionably late.'...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:22:00 PST

09-14 - HEADLINES - While You Were Drafting & Dodging ...

Today in Legal History Sept. 14, 1940 - Congress Institutes First Peacetime Draft   Headlines for September 14, 2007- Bush Sees "Enduring" Occupation of Iraq- Key U.S. Iraqi Ally Killed in Car ...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:43:00 PST

09-13 - HEADLINES - While You Were Adding A Feminine Touch To The House ...

  Today in Legal History Sept. 13, 1948 - First Woman Elected to Both Houses of Congress   Headlines for September 13, 2007- Report: Iraqi Oil Deal Breaks Down- Doctors: Al-Jazeera Cameram...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:31:00 PST

09-12 - HEADLINES - While You Were Striking Down Separate But Equal

Today in Legal History Sept. 12, 1958 - Supreme Court Denies Brown v. Bd. of Educ. Challenge Headlines for September 12, 2007- Petraeus: "I Don't Know" if Iraq War Has Made U.S. Safer- U.S. Accused ...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:27:00 PST

09-11 - HEADLINES - While You Were Remembering Where You Were ...

  Today in Legal History Sept. 11, 2001 - Terrorist Attacks at WTC and Pentagon   ..> Headlines for September 11, 2007- Gen. Petraeus, Crocker Urge More Time for "Surge"- Admin Seeks Ad...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:22:00 PST

09-07 - HEADLINES - While You Were Recommending Troop Reduction

Today in Legal History Sept. 6, 1870 - Women's Voting Rights Return   Headlines for September 7, 2007- Panel Recommends U.S. Troop Reduction in Iraq- U.S. Troop Level to Top 170,000 in Iraq- De...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:51:00 PST

09-06 - On A Personal Note - Can Someone Please Explain ...

Hi all, I have a quick question that I'm hoping some of my readers can help me better understand.  Now that I currently live in the Chicagoland area, sans employment for the time being, I'm looki...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:19:00 PST

09-06 - HEADLINES - While You Were Suffering For Your Suffrage

Today in Legal History Sept. 6, 1870 - Women's Voting Rights Return   Headlines for September 6, 2007- Air Force Flies B-52 Bomber Loaded With Nukes Across U.S.- Report: Iraq Should Disband Ira...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:29:00 PST

09-05 - HEADLINES - While You Were Sweating In Philadelphia

Today in Legal History Sept. 5, 1774 - First Continental Congress Convenes in Philadelphia Headlines for September 5, 2007- GAO: Iraq Gov't Has Met Only Three of 18 U.S. Benchmarks- UK Troops Predic...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:56:00 PST

09-01 - LABOR DAY WEEKEND - A Little R&R

God give me work, till my life shall endAnd life, till my work is done.~Epitaph of Winifred Holtby     Sometimes it's important to work for that pot of gold.  But other times it's esse...
Posted by CURRENT EVENTS BLOG: Society, Media, & Justice on Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:41:00 PST