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Ron Paul Shamefully Absent in History Book on 2012 Election

Nov 12, 2013 | Elections, Elections - Presidential (2012), Libertarianism, mic, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Republicans

Published: mic (November 12, 2013)

Double Down, the new book on the 2012 presidential election by John Heilemann and Mark Helperin, falls short in one way that has been overlooked by the media. While it contains nifty insider tidbits about Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, and other major players from that epic political battle, it overlooks one man whose influence may prove as lasting as the others — Texas Congressman Ron Paul.... Read Original Article

Anti-Semitic Bullying Almost Killed Me

Nov 11, 2013 | Autobiographical, Bullying, Jewish Experiences, mic

Published: mic (November 11, 2013)

While I’m no stranger to covering stories involving discrimination, this one was especially personal to me.

In the aftermath of a New York Times story on a rash of anti-Semitic incidents in New York’s Pine Bush Central School District, Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that he was directing the state police and Division of Human Rights to investigate any harassment, vandalism, or bullying that may have taken place.... Read Original Article

What ‘Ender’s Game’ Teaches Us About ENDA and Homophobia

Nov 3, 2013 | Arts and Entertainment, Civil Liberties, Gay Rights and Other LGBTQIA Issues, General Advice, mic

Published: mic (November 3, 2013)

It is perhaps fortuitous that Ender’s Game is being released as the Senate is preparing to vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Not only does this offer me this fantastic opportunity at punny wordplay, but it draws attention to how America’s present social debate is severely inhibited by stigmas — both against homosexuals and against those who are prejudiced toward homosexuals.

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Apple, Nokia, and Microsoft Unveil Tablets: Can Humans Keep Their Humanity In the Techno Age?

Oct 21, 2013 | General Advice, mic, Science and Technology

Published: mic (October 21, 2013)

The headline of the new Huffington Post article says it all:

“Young People Say Technology Is Often Dehumanizing But Makes Life Easier”

As Apple, Nokia, and Microsoft all prepare to unveil new tablets on Tuesday, this succinctly summarizes the root of our generation’s dilemma. While we naturally lap up the benefits and conveniences that come with technological progress, are we prepared for the more intangible costs?

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Halloween 2013: Top 10 Horror Movies For Every Political Junkie

Oct 20, 2013 | Arts and Entertainment, General Advice, mic

Published: mic (October 28, 2013)

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Inside the Newest Front Lines Of the Gay Marriage Revolution

Oct 19, 2013 | Gay Rights and Other LGBTQIA Issues, mic, Supreme Court and Other Judicial Issues

Published: mic (October 19, 2013)

You may not have realized it, but October has been a portentous month in the fight for gay marriage rights. Let’s go through the list:

-Most pressingly, the Supreme Court of New Jersey rejected Governor Chris Christie’s effort to block same-sex marriages, thereby affirming a ruling by a state Superior Court judge last month that declared a civil-union law to be an unconstitutional infringement of the rights of the state’s gay couples.

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