Same-gender sex is illegal in more than 80 countries. Even more shocking, gays and lesbians face the death penalty in several of those countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The recent murder of Ugandan gay activist David Kato after … Continued
This Saturday marks three weeks since the Arizona shooting spree that killed six people and wounded 15 others. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was the primary target of the shooting and was critically wounded. Almost immediately, media outlets delved into circular theories … Continued
Today, December 1 is World AIDS Day, and in the midst of the holiday rush provides good reason to pause and reflect. This year’s theme is “Universal Access and Human Rights” as part of the Light for Rights campaign. Created … Continued
During this midterm campaign season social issues were ignored by Republicans and Democrats in favor of the economy. Gay marriage, which swayed many voters two years ago, was jettisoned by Republicans in favor of anti-Obama rhetoric. For those in who … Continued
Over 200 years after Colonial and French armies defeated the British at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, in what was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, we are again in a political climate of divisiveness. With the feeling … Continued
Imagine you get on a train and the only seat open is next to a Rhode Scholar. Even more impressive this scholar is a widely-celebrated writer with numerous literary awards. He’s the father of three and a Professor at Brown … Continued
Despite President Obama clearly stating that he is a Christian, nearly one in five Americans incorrectly believes he is Muslim. The nonpartisan group Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted a poll (between July 21 and August 5) and … Continued
As Keith Olbermann said “by trying to be everyone’s President you are being no one’s President” Mr. Olberman, you hit the proverbial nail on the head. The White House should not be the student when it comes to issues of … Continued
As the Chicago Cubs host the Arizona Diamondbacks through the rest of the weekend, the Center for New Community, a national civil rights organization, attempted to buy three 5th Inning messages on the Cubs Scoreboard for Sunday’s game. They would … Continued
A new government report shows an alarming weakness in the Food and Drug Administration’s food inspection program, which oversees over 80% of the U.S. food supply. More than half of food manufacturing plants haven’t seen an inspection for five years … Continued