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2014

Human Rights Law

Loyola University Chicago, School of Law

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The Fundamentalism Of Liberal Rights: Decoding The Freedom Of Expression Under The European Convention For The Protection Of Human Rights And Fundamental Freedoms, Moeen Cheema, Adeel Kamran Jan 2014

The Fundamentalism Of Liberal Rights: Decoding The Freedom Of Expression Under The European Convention For The Protection Of Human Rights And Fundamental Freedoms, Moeen Cheema, Adeel Kamran

Loyola University Chicago International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Human Rights Provisions In Free Trade Agreements: Do The Ends Justify The Means?, Meredith Kolsky Lewis Jan 2014

Human Rights Provisions In Free Trade Agreements: Do The Ends Justify The Means?, Meredith Kolsky Lewis

Loyola University Chicago International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Defending The Spirit Of The Doha Declaration In Free Trade Agreements: Trans-Pacific Partnership And Access To Affordable Medicines, Burcu Kilic Jan 2014

Defending The Spirit Of The Doha Declaration In Free Trade Agreements: Trans-Pacific Partnership And Access To Affordable Medicines, Burcu Kilic

Loyola University Chicago International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Child Labor And Ratification Of Trade And Labor Provisions In Sub-Saharan Africa: Is It A Question Of Political Choices?, Caiphas Chekwoti Jan 2014

Child Labor And Ratification Of Trade And Labor Provisions In Sub-Saharan Africa: Is It A Question Of Political Choices?, Caiphas Chekwoti

Loyola University Chicago International Law Review

No abstract provided.


The U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: Ignoring The Paramilitary's Human Rights Abuses?, Pooja Shah Jan 2014

The U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: Ignoring The Paramilitary's Human Rights Abuses?, Pooja Shah

Loyola University Chicago International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Scott Lively And Free Trade: United States Free Trade Agreements As A Mechanism For Advancing Human Rights Abroad, Nicholas K. Fedde Jan 2014

Scott Lively And Free Trade: United States Free Trade Agreements As A Mechanism For Advancing Human Rights Abroad, Nicholas K. Fedde

Loyola University Chicago International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Olympic-Sized Opportunity: Examining The Ioc's Past Neglect Of Human Rights In Host Cities And The Chance To Encourage Reformon A Global Scale, Chad Nold Jan 2014

Olympic-Sized Opportunity: Examining The Ioc's Past Neglect Of Human Rights In Host Cities And The Chance To Encourage Reformon A Global Scale, Chad Nold

Loyola University Chicago International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents, Public Interest Law Reporter Jan 2014

Table Of Contents, Public Interest Law Reporter

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.


Fixing Education Spending In Illinois Through Efficient Targeted Funding, Conor Desmond Jan 2014

Fixing Education Spending In Illinois Through Efficient Targeted Funding, Conor Desmond

Public Interest Law Reporter

Educational attainment has been tied to income levels, employment, health, and numerous other benefits. Economic research indicates that if we focus our funding on programs targeting children from birth to age five, the returns on the public investment will result in higher returns than if it was invested in the open market. In fact, fifteen US States spent over $400 million on pre-k education alone in 2013. Illinois spent approximately $300 million in the 2014 Fiscal year. Through this paper, it will be shown that through effective funding of programs that develop cognitive skills in children aged three to four, …


To Whom Should The Job Of Solving Inequity In School Funding Schemes Fall?, Calli Leigh Burnett Jan 2014

To Whom Should The Job Of Solving Inequity In School Funding Schemes Fall?, Calli Leigh Burnett

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.


A Step In The Right Direction, But Sb16 Bobby Otter Comes Up Short, Ralph Martire, Bobby Otter Jan 2014

A Step In The Right Direction, But Sb16 Bobby Otter Comes Up Short, Ralph Martire, Bobby Otter

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.


Illusion Of School Choice Leaves Chicago Pupils With No Choice, Elise Robie Jan 2014

Illusion Of School Choice Leaves Chicago Pupils With No Choice, Elise Robie

Public Interest Law Reporter

School choice ostensibly empowers parents and students to have control over their education. However, despite the facade of school choice in Illinois, in reality parents and students effectively have little to no school choice, especially in the City of Chicago. The presence of charter schools overpowers traditional public schools, and without a solid voucher system parents do not have valid control over their children's education. Parental involvement in a child's education plays a crucial role in a child's success, and lack of genuine school choice stymies parental involvement and control.


The Impact Of Illinois School Funding Reform: An Overview Of District Variance, Jordan Fries Jan 2014

The Impact Of Illinois School Funding Reform: An Overview Of District Variance, Jordan Fries

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.