Society and Culture
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Response: Let’s Stop with the Republican Bashing
Hey y’all! This is going to be a fun one! Some of y’all know a while ago I was...
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Managing Stress in a Stressful Legal Career
A couple of months ago, I was so overwhelmed with projects at work and life that it kept me...
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LADIES: Vote Republican and You’ll Get the D
According to a recent leaked report, 49 percent of women hold a negative view of the Republican Party.
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45 Years Later, a Reflection on the Manson Family Murders
All of the Manson family murderers continue to live in prison with the opportunities for parole
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“Hood Pranks” Are Racist Attacks on the Community
There is a very thin line between a tasteful joke and a offensive joke.
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The Bootstraps are Broken
A dominant narrative in the United States is that we can pull ourselves up by our bootstraps.
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Race Double Standards – It’s the American Way
We've all seen the news coverage about the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri. Not just the shooting, but...
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Egyptian Political Artist Ganzeer on Street Art and Political Protest
Egyptian political artist Ganzeer was first featured in Political Graffiti two months ago after the Egyptian government and state-sponsored...
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Abused Pit Bulls in Delaware Get a Second Chance Thanks to Governor Markell
It was heartwarming to read that Governor Jack Markell (D) signed Senate Bill 245 into law last week. This...
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Levo League’s Advice to Working Women: Look Prettier
Instead of instructing curvy and plus-size women on how to appear thinner and more petite, and dishing to athletic,...
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Graffiti Marks Turning Point in Greek Economy
Graffiti has functioned as “counter-propoganda" for the Greek people who have been devastated by austerity measures and no longer...
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You Actually Have to Work for Food Stamps in Maine
I like to keep an open mind about our government and how different states run differently, but there are...
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Graffiti Describes the Struggle of Immigrants and Undocumented Minors
The political graffiti of Oaxaca, Mexico demonstrates that there is much more to the immigration debate than just the...
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Due Process is the Red Herring in the LGBTQ Movement
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that states cannot deprive a person of the fundamental right to...
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University of Wisconsin Policy Calls for Grade Distribution by Race and Ethnicity
University of Wisconsin - Madison has come up with a new policy, the "Framework for Diversity and Inclusive Excellence,"...
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Nazi Graffiti Indicates Resurgence of Fascism in Indonesia
Stickers, posters, and Nazi graffiti images of Adolf Hitler litter the cities of Indonesia in the run up to...
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WARNING: The Christians Are Coming for Your Civil Liberties
The Hobby Lobby ruling, not even a month old, is already proving to be disturbingly broad. Ruth Bader Ginsburg...
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Immigration Isn’t a Joke, Mr. President
Immigration issues won’t be fixed overnight, but having a president who blatantly and publicly makes fun of the issue...
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Gay is NOT the New Black
“Gay really is the new black,” proclaimed Daily News columnist John McWhorter in a recent article. John McWhorter is...
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Political Graffiti as a Catalyst for Escalating Israeli-Palestinian Violence
It is important to differentiate the two strains of political graffiti: while graffiti can promote equality and liberty, it...
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‘City as Art’ Exhibition Brings Massive Graffiti Collection to the Public for First Time
Martin Wong, an avid collection of New York street art from the 1970s and 1980s donated his entire collection...
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Obama, Perry, and the Crisis at the Texas Border
Hey y’all! President Obama will be coming to Texas today. Yippee! Thankfully he doesn’t plan to come to Houston...
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Down the Hobby Lobby Rabbit Hole: Are Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws Next?
RANT WARNING: Be advised, this post may cause bouts of annoyance, defeatism, and pessimism. Initially, I planned to write...
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SCOTUS Just Made a Battlefield Out of Women’s Bodies
Folks, this is not a happy Tuesday. Why? Because the Supreme Court made a really shitty decision yesterday. (And...
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Houston-Bowery Murals Mix Public Commissions and Subversive Artistry
The intersection of Houston Street and the Bowery in New York City has changed dramatically since Keith Haring and...
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Athletic Scholarships for Gamers
Hey y’all! Just the other day I was catching up on the happenings around the world and stumbled upon...
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Subversive San Francisco Street Art on Display at NYU’s Grey Art Gallery
Currently on view at NYU’s Grey Art Gallery, “Energy That is All Around: Mission School,” features a group of...
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LGBT Community Makes Great Strides, Other Minority Groups’ Rights Eroding
Gather ‘round, Constant Reader (if I may be so presumptuous with my very first blog post). Let’s wax nostalgic...
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PLEASE STOP: How Warhawks Are Perpetuating Violence and Racism
ISIS, an even more extreme offshoot of Al Qaeda, has taken over key areas in Iraq. Read: oil. This...
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Starbucks and Arizona State Team Up in Exemplary Partnership
Starbucks and Arizona State announced a groundbreaking new partnership. The Seattle-based coffee company has committed to paying for an...
