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The Young Turks: Hegemony and Global Due Process
THE REAL REASON WHY AMERICANS CANNOT GET JUSTICE FROM STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM The Young Turks speak on this shockingly candid, though scripted, response by President Obama on why he does not support the right of American victims of terrorism to sue the state sponsors of terrorism connected to their victimization. His response was no… Read more
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Gender Does not Equal Sex
WHAT IS BEING REVEALED BY THE DEBATE ON TRANSGENDER RIGHTS It’s easy to get distracted by the Great Transgender Bathroom debate. However, it’s important to understand that the legislation in question goes far beyond public restroom and locker room policy. The North Carolina state law, HB2 not only nullifies Charlotte’s ordinance protecting transgender people using… Read more
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This is MY Bathroom
AND I’M TAKING A STAND! One of the most sociologically interesting characters created by the Saturday Night Live team is the androgynous Pat. This character is totally bereft fo gendered characteristics, either physically or socially. It is, therefore, impossible to categorize Pat as being a man, or a woman. This causes a great deal of tension for… Read more
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An Open Letter to Bernie Sanders Supporters
GET A GRIP. IT’S NOT ABOUT BERNIE. IT’S ABOUT HISTORY And you should make yourself aware of this history Dear Bernie Supporters: I feel you. But there are some things you are going to have to accept. Bernie Sanders, as much as we like him, is not going to be the next President of the… Read more
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An Open Letter to Moderate Liberals and Hillary Supporters
STOP TELLING THE LEFT TO SHUT UP, & START ADDRESSING OUR CONCERNS Dear Moderate Liberals: Stop your whining about how mean Bernie and his supporters are being to your candidate and start addressing some of our concerns. No. Bernie does not have to start taking the heat off of Hillary, and no, the left does… Read more
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