by admin | Oct 28, 2013 | Articles, News
Many of us grew up learning about Christopher Columbus’ conquest and discovery of the New World in the Americas. Columbus even has his own holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October. Seem innocent enough? It does until you learn more about the “explorer.”...
by admin | Oct 25, 2013 | Articles, Equality, News
The U.S. Republican Party has a longstanding history of using racist strategies to influence public policy. Of course, to accuse each and every Republican of being racist is much like trying to prove that zero racism exists in the Democratic Party; it simply isn’t...
by admin | Oct 25, 2013 | Articles, Gender
An author recently penned a very personal short article on Groupthink that both resonated with, and offended many readers. The piece is titled, “Being A Woman In Public,” and details one female-bodied person’s experience on urban public transportation. The article is...
by admin | Oct 23, 2013 | Articles, Gender, Women's Rights
Look around on the internet or TV and all you see are little girls dressed up like Disney princesses. Walk down the toy aisle at any department store, and you’ll be able to identify the girls’ section in less than a second–it’s the sheer wall...
by admin | Oct 21, 2013 | Equality, Gender, Profiles, Women's Rights
By now you’ve probably heard of Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani education activist who survived an assassination attempt at the hands of the Taliban last year. Ms. Yousafzai is a symbol of hope and strength for children all over the world who are denied an...
