Why would a group so confident in its ideological righteousness reject an opportunity to promote a critical examination of the truth?
Opinion
How, why and if: Empower Illinois and education
by Peoria Academy Journalism Club • • 0 Comments
By shutting down Empower Illinois, kids who have gotten scholarships in previous years may have to go to public schools as Empower Illinois will no longer be funding their tuition
Remember Aaron Bushnell and his sacrifice for justice, freedom
by Community Word Staff • • 1 Comment
A tribute by IMAM MAZHAR MAHMOOD & LAWRENCE MAUSHARD In the annals of history, there are names that etch themselves into eternity, leaving an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of humanity. Aaron Bushnell is one such name. With the…
Gill: Uncertainty is clouding our rights to reproduce
by Emily Gill • • 0 Comments
Recent court rulings and some state laws have been meddling with medical choices that should be between patients and their doctors
Social Media: The Good, the bad and the ugly
by Peoria Academy Journalism Club • • 0 Comments
Social media is neither purely bad nor purely good. It can sometimes even be helpful because it is an important way to hear opinions of others. It is vital for us all to understand the impact of how we use social media on a daily basis
Resolution for ceasefire is not city business
by Susan Katz • • 0 Comments
To us, this resolution made very little sense since it would have no bearing on the decisions made between Israel and Hamas, and is clearly not within the city of Peoria’s mission. Concerned citizens have ample opportunity to contact their elected officials in Washington, D.C.; these are the people who weigh in on this type of conflict.
Silence instead of ceasefire: The cost of neutrality
by Imam Mazhar Mahmood • • 0 Comments
It was notable that calling for a ceasefire at the meeting was not characterized as a “Muslim thing” or an “Arab thing.” Rather, it was a universal humanitarian concern.
Op-Ed: Gaza must be free from Hamas
by contributor • • 0 Comments
Heinous terror attacks on Oct. 7 prove that Israeli safety is in jeopardy
Emily Gill: Nationalism narrows space for Christianity
by Emily Gill • • 0 Comments
Patriotism that is perceived through religious lens can be detrimental
to constitutional values our Founding Fathers framed for the United States
Struggle for Palestinian rights: A legacy of tragedy, suffering
by contributor • • 3 Comments
This article aims to provide a comprehensive historical trajectory since Israel’s inception. It will also address the annexation of Palestinian lands and significant human rights concerns