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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


 Illinois criminal justice reform groups say that reclassifying drug possession charges is a first step toward changing substance use from a criminal issue to a public health issue. They said they plan to propose a bill to achieve this in the 2021 legislative session.

Advocates push Illinois to reclassify drug charges, establish prison diversion programs

February 10, 2021

After a “defelonization” bill failed to pass in the Illinois General Assembly, criminal justice reform advocates are pushing to reintroduce the proposal in 2021. On top of reclassifying low-level drug...

Shirley: AIPAC seminar shows everyone has stake in history

Shirley: AIPAC seminar shows everyone has stake in history

August 6, 2013

For years now, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee has hosted a biannual leadership seminar in Washington, D.C., called Saban. Saban provides opportunities for more than 400 students from more...

Kearney: An embarrassing end to McCains lifetime of service

Kearney: An embarrassing end to McCain’s lifetime of service

February 24, 2013

Remember Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)? War hero, POW camp survivor, “maverick” of the Senate, rider of the “Straight Talk Express?” He ran for president twice, and was a particular beacon of integrity...

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