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Rock Island’s New Social Service Ordinance Threatens the Spirit of Our City
The Rock Island City Council has introduced a new Social Services License Ordinance  that will reshape how our community responds to homelessness. At first glance, it may look like regulation, but beneath the legal language lies a shift in values that risks undermining the very character of Rock Island. You can read a copy of the ordinance here: Here are five reasons why this ordinance is deeply concerning. 1. Rock Island Will Become the Most Restrictive City in Illinois for
Sep 194 min read


Justice as Fairness: Building Unity Through Rawlsian Principles
John Rawls America finds itself in a period of deep polarization. Headlines lurch from one controversy to the next, while social media...
Sep 125 min read


Rock Island's Many Parts: Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Community Work
The current formats available to community members to discuss collective issues often exacerbate division, fail to build community, and...
Aug 47 min read
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