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The Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor, Reversals and Reverse Discrimination
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hfields
It’s hard for someone like me, with no legal background, to understand the intricacies of yesterday’s Supreme Court decision about the New Haven, Conn. firefighters’ discrimination (or so-called ‘reverse discrimination’) lawsuit. Obviously, there’s more going on here than just a test result that was tossed out in fear of a lawsuit. (Or is there?)…
“Bruno”– Spreading Hate or Opening Minds?
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Padmini Mangunta
I just watched a “The More You Know” PSA with John Krasinski (aka Jim from The Office) spreading the message that while hate is passed on through generations, its effect can be diluted by showing respect. This in turn reminded me of the controversy over Sacha Baron Cohen’s newest movie Bruno–some gay rights advocates are…
My Sexist Doctor: A Love-Hate Relationship
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hfields
So I have this great doctor. He cured my migraines (well, made them a lot better) when no one else could. My mom, who’s suffered similar headaches for decades, swears by him. And he’s a really nice guy. He’s charming, he’s attentive, and a caring, concerned medical professional. Only thing is, I’m pretty sure he’s…
Are Michael Jackson Jokes Suddenly “Bad”?
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hfields
Come on… you know you’ve told one or two Michael Jackson jokes over the years. The self-proclaimed “King of Pop” has been such a startling public figure–with his bizarre plastic surgeries, his wild and wacky but undeniably trend-setting outfits, his dangling offspring, ever-changing skin-color and his unlikely marriages–that his life provided unparalleled fodder for public…
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