The Constitution is important. Full stop. It does many things, chief among them being defining and protecting the rights of people in the United
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56 generals and admirals sign statement opposing Trump’s transgender ban
When Donald Trump announced via Twitter that he was banning transgender people from military service, 56 retired generals and admirals said, “No, sir.” Their
Happy Birthday
In a few weeks, I turn 20. People keep telling me how young I am— how my life is just beginning. But today I
Tension mounts with Islamophobic speaker scheduled at Truman State
When I woke up this morning, I was outraged to discover that $3,050 in Truman State University funds (taken from the non-optional “student activity
Moonlight: Powerful, quiet, heartbreaking movie
The newly released movie Moonlight is a very quiet film with a powerful impact. It’s absorbing, thought-provoking and emotionally exhausting, with performances that are
Kiss Cam: The new social barometer
When do you know that a social trend has gained full traction in America? One way is to listen to the pronouncements of pundits,
Supreme Court rulings: Lessons for my 8th grade students
It’s always bittersweet in June when the Supreme Court issues its major rulings, because I can’t help but wish school was in session so
The religious-identity spectrum: Is this the new LGBTQ+?
Religious identity has always been a big deal in America. Identifying yourself as a Christian, a Jew, a Muslim, a Hindu, a Buddhist, or
This church – state thing gets curiouser and curiouser
Republican legislators and Governor Mike Pence in Indiana have presented us with the latest incarnation of church – state relations in the United States.
Let’s repeal the ban on gay blood
On July 11, 2014, nationwide, gay men contributed to blood banks in the only way they legally can: Instead of men being able to