Arizona’s New Immigration Law: Un-American?
Categories: Think
The United States of America was a country that was built on the blood and labor of immigrants. They didn’t always come here legally, or speak the language, or assimilate without difficulty. But it is the millions of immigrants that have come here throughout our history that makes this country special; a nation founded not on the traditional ties of common ethnicity, or religion, or culture, but on the pursuit of liberty, prosperity, and the protection of inalienable human rights.
Will Tea Partiers support the Prop 8 verdict?
Categories: Think
The mood is nearly unanimous among the youth and future leaders of our country – the verdict on Prop 8 was a righteous libertarian decision that had to be made. But what about our crazy Tea-Partying uncle? Somehow, he’s still not down with gay marriage. Which begs the question: what gives?
Bless God, Bless Ga Ga, Bless the Gays!
Categories: Think
Our generation, defined by our tolerance, diversity and authenticity, refuses to stay locked in the closet anymore. We came of age in a time that stressed inclusion and tolerance. Regardless of one’s race, class, or religious belief, everyone is special, and we should embrace them. Even the gays.
A Reflection on Martin Luther King Jr.
Categories: Hope
I recently attended a roundtable discussion about King’s legacy. During the discussion, we watched a video that showed a different side of Martin Luther King Jr. His friends were interviewed and their comments and memories of him revealed a man who had many passions and someone who was quite the ladies man. I was shocked [...]
We’re All Just A Little Bit Racist
Categories: Hope
Racism in 2010 is not overt. It can’t be. Not all the time anyway. In order for it to survive, it has to thrive in the same places as intelligence, “free thought,” and open-mindedness. Racism in 2010 exists more in the form of “comedy” than anything else. It’s the little inappropriate things we do to [...]
Racism, Comedy, And Hope For Haiti
Categories: Hope
Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 at the age of 35, and continues to be the youngest male to ever win the prize. When he was assassinated on April 4, 1968 the world was robbed of the most effective human rights icons of the 20th century. As a powerful speaker [...]
