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Mittman

While Rome burns, the ACLU rebuilds

July 26, 2018 Reece Ellis 2018 Election, Activism, Civil liberties, Civil Rights, Consumer issues, Democracy, Education, Gender issues, Justice, LGBT, Prison, Supreme Court [SCOTUS] Leave a comment

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

August 4, 2017 Gloria Shur Bilchik Gender issues, LGBT, Military, Trump, Widgets: Letters of protest 2 comments

When Donald Trump announced via Twitter that he was banning transgender people from military service, 56 retired generals and admirals said, “No, sir.”  Their

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Don't Shoot

Happy Birthday

June 1, 2017 Hafsa Children, Civil liberties, Crime/Violence, Guns, Justice, LGBT, Police, Public safety, Uncategorized, Violence One comment

In a few weeks, I turn 20. People keep telling me how young I am— how my life is just beginning. But today I

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Robert Spencer

Tension mounts with Islamophobic speaker scheduled at Truman State

April 10, 2017 Mary Di Valerio Activism, Civil liberties, Democracy, Ethics, Justice, Legal issues/Law, LGBT 8 comments

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

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Moonlight: Powerful, quiet, heartbreaking movie

November 27, 2016 Gloria Shur Bilchik LGBT, Literature/Arts/Film, Youth issues Leave a comment

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

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Kiss Cam: The new social barometer

July 20, 2015 Gloria Shur Bilchik Civil Rights, LGBT, Sports Leave a comment

When do you know that a social trend has gained full traction in America? One way is to listen to the pronouncements of pundits,

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Supreme Court rulings: Lessons for my 8th grade students

June 30, 2015 Lisa Granich-Kovarik Education, LGBT, Supreme Court [SCOTUS] Leave a comment

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

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The religious-identity spectrum: Is this the new LGBTQ+?

June 8, 2015 Gloria Shur Bilchik Ideas, LGBT, Religion in Politics Leave a comment

Religious identity has always been a big deal in America. Identifying yourself as a Christian, a Jew, a Muslim, a Hindu, a Buddhist, or

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This church – state thing gets curiouser and curiouser

April 3, 2015 Arthur Lieber Civil Rights, Human Rights, Legal issues/Law, LGBT, Religion in Politics Leave a comment

Republican legislators and Governor Mike Pence in Indiana have presented us with the latest incarnation of church – state relations in the United States.

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Let’s repeal the ban on gay blood

July 22, 2014 Abby Mitchell Activism, LGBT Leave a comment

On July 11, 2014, nationwide, gay men contributed to blood banks in the only way they legally can: Instead of men being able to

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