Proposition 8 dismissal hinders LGBT progress
The U.S. Supreme Court’s long-awaited decision on the constitutionality of gay marriage bans and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) came to a head on...
Racism remains troubling facet of American society
Racism is endemic to all societies that boast cultural diversity, though acknowledging its existence does not necessarily absolve or justify its impact on the population....
Supreme Court decision fails to consider current inequalities
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a vital provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which allowed for federal oversight of certain southern...
US, Taliban talks highlight policy change
Historically, the U.S. has said it doesn’t negotiate with terrorists — unless it is convenient. Then it just might extend a helping hand. Besides a...
Snowden case does not amount to treason
The controversy surrounding whistleblower Edward Snowden is no longer an issue of the National Security Agency (NSA)’s scandalous PRISM program — nor should it be...