The GOP’s extremism on reproductive rights gives Democrats an oportunity to pick up moderates.
Civil Rights in America
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Obama a Descendent of the First Slave
A recent study finds that Obama is related to the first African slave, on his mother’s side.
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The Graceful Ghetto of Women’s Sports
We’ve become accustomed to seeing female athletes compete in events like gymnastics and swimming, but we’re far less comfortable when they play “men’s sports.”
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Don’t Fil-A the First Amendment
Supporters of the gay community can make their case without violating their opponents’ right to free speech.
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This American Darkness
When it comes to the strange disease of mass killings, our normal analyses are of limited use.
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More on the Boy Scouts
A round-up of commentary on the decision to exclude the gay folks … and another reminder that the Girl Scouts win a merit badge for openness.
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Merit Badge for Silence
As with the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, the Boy Scouts’ position on homosexuality denies gay people the basic right to self-definition.
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The Boy Scouts Get It Wrong, Wrong, Wrong
Despite the hopes of reformers, the organization chooses to continue excluding gays.
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Penn State Redux
Former FBI director Louis Freeh’s team blames the school’s administration, including Joe Paterno.
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Not Everyone Can Be a Radical
What we talk about when we talk about marriage equality
