Jun 30, 2015 | Conservativism, Gay Rights and Other LGBTQIA Issues, Political Ideologies, Religion and Religious Issues, Salon.com
Published: Good Men Project (June 30, 2015), Salon (July 4, 2015), Interview on LeGrande Green (August 4, 2015) SCOTUS' decision transformed the country, but don't expect its opponents to go quietly into that good night For the sake of argument, let’s take it as...
Jun 23, 2015 | Conservativism, Extremism, History, Political Ideologies, Race and Racism
Published: Question of the Day (June 23, 2015) As the debate rages on over the Confederate flag’s appearance on government land in South Carolina, it’s important to remember one thing: For all the talk of honoring the Palmetto State’s rich history, that flag isn’t the...
Jun 22, 2015 | Conservativism, Extremism, Mental Illness, Political Ideologies, Race and Racism, Terrorism
Published: Daily Dot (June 22, 2015) Why do we insist on claiming that Dylann Roof was mentally ill? In a recent segment on Fox News, the outlet blamed Roof’s actions on a “troubled past,” arguing that mental illness tends to be “swept under the rug” in these cases,...
Jun 20, 2015 | Extremism, Political Ideologies, Race and Racism, Salon.com
Published: Good Men Project (June 20, 2015) Matthew Rozsa explains how terrorists justify their horrific actions and what we need to do to stop them. ___ I will only mention the name of the Charleston shooter once: Dylann Roof. And although I shall provide you with a...
Jun 16, 2015 | Conservativism, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Internet Culture, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Religion and Religious Issues, Republicans
Published: Daily Dot (June 16, 2015) If Jeb Bush is elected to the presidency in 2016, his victory will officially transformed the Bushes into the most successful political dynasty in American history. Never has a single direct family line produced three presidents...
Jun 13, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Internet Culture, Liberalism, Salon.com
Published: Good Men Project (June 13, 2015) The online Social Justice movement has admirable goals, but it needs to stop applying purity tests to celebrities. — By now you’ve probably heard about the Jerry Seinfeld controversy. The legendary ’90s comedian got himself...
May 29, 2015 | Criminal Justice/Prison-Industrial Complex, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Liberalism, Marijuana Legalization and the War on Drugs, Military-Industrial Complex/Security State, Political Ideologies, Race and Racism
Published: Daily Dot (May 29, 2015) At a time when the Republican Party has developed a reputation for voting and thinking in lockstep, it is worth noting that Kentucky’s Sen. Rand Paul has a surprisingly bipartisan appeal, which is becoming an important part of his...
May 28, 2015 | Criminal Justice/Prison-Industrial Complex, Gay Rights and Other LGBTQIA Issues, Immigration, Liberalism, Military-Industrial Complex/Security State, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Republicans
Published: Daily Dot (May 28, 2015) In his new book, Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America, Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul declares that the GOP brand “sucks” and is “broken.” From those big declarations, he goes on to discuss...
May 27, 2015 | Criminal Justice/Prison-Industrial Complex, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Libertarianism, Military-Industrial Complex/Security State, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Race and Racism, Republicans
Published: Daily Dot (May 27, 2015) While Rand Paul’s name often appears on lists of leading Republican presidential nominees, his well-known libertarian streak is often cited as a prime reason why he most likely won’t be nominated. His National Security Agency...
May 22, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Conservativism, Media Issues, Political Ideologies
Published: Daily Dot (May 22, 2015) For a while, it didn’t seem like anyone who wasn't a card-carrying member of the GOP had a voice on Fox News, the network that is "fair and balanced," so long as you agree with Rupert Murdoch. A 2012 survey by the Pew Research...