Issues of human rights have become increasingly prevalent in today’s political discourse. Yet throughout this ever-fervent election season — one where finger-pointing has a tendency to overshadow more practical approaches to civil liberties — it’s a discussion that often finds itself lost in the bickering and politicking that frequently inhabits the campaign trail. As Groovefest […]
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Hostage situation
You won’t see Connecticut pop-punk act Hostage Calm refueling at Chick-fil-A on the road between gigs. The group’s guys are some of the most vocal supporters of marriage equality touring today, playing rallies, helping assemble a documentary on the movement and even selling merchandise that benefits organizations fighting for same-sex legal unions. “For my generation, […]
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A rollback to racial integration
SJR 15 is a misguided attempt to end equal opportunity in Oklahoma. In a recent editorial appearing in The Oklahoman, Johnson stated that California and Washington experienced no negative impact after passing similar laws. He is wrong. In fact, California saw a dramatic decline in the enrollment rates of minority students in the University of […]