Society and Culture
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TIME Ends Feminist-Banning Poll, But It’s Too Little Too Late
TIME magazine ended its poll offering readers the choice to ban the word "feminist" and offers apology.
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No TIME, We Shouldn’t Ban the Word Feminist
I'm a feminist and damn proud of it.
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Does Minneapolis Have a Race-Based Suspension Gap?
Minority students are being suspended more often than white students.
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Just Stop it With the Street Harassment Already
Street harassment doesn't happen everywhere and just because it's difficult to stop doesn't mean we should stop trying.
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Pastors and Elderly Man Cited for Feeding Homeless in Ft. Lauderdale
Two pastors and a 90-year-old man must defend themselves in court for feeding homeless people in Ft. Lauderdale. What...
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5 Things Not To Do This Halloween If You’re a Decent Human
Check out these 5 things not to do this Halloween if you're even a remotely decent human being. Julianne...
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Children “Drop F-Bombs For Feminism,” Are You Listening?
The 'F-Bombs for Feminism' video may shock or entertain you, but its message should move you.
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Stop Delaying Movie Theater Shooter’s Trial Date
It's time to stop delaying the trial for movie theater shooter James Holmes and bring him to justice.
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PSA: Nude Photos Will Send You to Jail
A Virginia woman was convicted under the state's new revenge porn law.
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Dr. Cornel West’s Religious Activism is Exactly What We Need in Ferguson
Religious leaders are making their way to Ferguson.
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#GamerGate Takes Misogyny to a Whole New Level
#GamerGate goes after women in the gaming industry.
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Is Houston Mayor Annise Parker Violating First Amendment Rights?
I noticed a tweet from my local outlet about Houston's mayor Annise Parker doing something crazy.
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Woman Gets Six Extra Years in Jail Due to Pregnancy
Last July a young woman named Lacey Weld from Tennessee was sentenced to 12 years in prison plus...
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Rape Culture Can (And Must) Be Changed
The White House began the It's On Us campaign to end campus sexual assault.
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Widow’s Case Against Porsche in Paul Walker Death Hits a Setback
Kristine Rodas' suit against luxury car company Porsche had a major setback last week.
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Be Careful Who You Love
People tend to do some pretty clinically insane things to get back at their exes.
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Justice Scalia Gets It Right: There is a Political Demand for Religion
This is going to hurt me a lot more than it is going to hurt you: Justice Antonin Scalia...
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Republicans Really Are People Too
A new ad has gone viral.
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Real Housewife of NJ Teresa Giudice: Go Directly to Jail, Do Not Collect $200
Two of my favorite things in the whole wide world have collided! The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo TV...
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Wal-Mart Blames Injuries From Tracy Morgan’s Crash on Lack of Seat Belts
I'll be honest, I have never been a fan of Wal-Mart. I get the appeal of the low-cost products...
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Answer Emma Watson’s Call for Gender Equality
There's a new campaign the UN is launching called "HeForShe," which Watson will spearhead.
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New Federal Pilot Program Aims to Deter Homegrown Jihadists
Our government has started a pilot program in three cities: Los Angeles, Boston, and Minneapolis.
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Men Aren’t the Only Superstar Athletes Charged with Domestic Violence
Last night I watched as many different male commentators shared their opinions on ESPN about all things domestic violence...
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The GOP Blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act AGAIN
You guys, I’m getting really fed up with the GOP. This week, Senate Republicans voted unanimously to block the...
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93 Year Old Charged With 300,000 Counts of Accessory to Murder
German authorities have charged Oskar Groening, 93, with 300,000 counts of accessory to murder thanks to the trial of...
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Violence, Religion, and the Need for a 9/11 Day of Discussion
It's important to keep discussing the day's meaning and context.
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Collectively In Crisis: The Sad State of World Affairs
From the Islamic State beheading journalists, to the thousands dying from the Ebola virus in Western Africa, from the...
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Response: Stupid GW Students or Gotcha Journalism?
For the last few days a video has been making its way through certain circles of the internet.
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9/11 Never Forget? Not Exactly For These GW Students
YAF only had a few questions to ask GW students, and their answers will shock you.
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If You Need an Abortion in Missouri, Your Life Just Got Harder
Missouri lawmakers enacted a bill mandating a 72-hour waiting period for any woman seeking an abortion.
