Tag Archive for ‘Violence’
US Alone, Still won’t Ratify UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
The United States has taken over 15 years now “to undertaking a thorough and thoughtful review of the Convention of the Rights of the Child”. Meanwhile, a report of child abuse is officially recorded every 10 seconds. More than 28,000 have died waiting for the United States to sign the treaty and act upon it since Clinton signed the treaty.
IAAF: Semenya to Retain Gold, Test Results to Remain “Confidential”
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has ruled that the winner of last September’s Womens 800 Meter Race, Caster Semenya, will retain her Gold medal awarded, as well as the prize money, having found that she committed no wrongdoing when she competed in the race. The IAAF has also ruled that they will not [...]
Hate 101: A Tale of Two Soldiers
In the end, without a statement from Maj. Hasan himself, we may never know what the actual cause or causes is or were behind what he allegedly did. While he is off the ventilator, he remains in ICU and, at last report, is not communicating (he is either unconscious or refusing to speak, there is no clarification).
Did Congress Fund Relocating Hamas to US?
I have no love loss for Obama, and in fact I disagree with how he has handled many things. But these lies distract from the truth, and make the truth to seem to be lies. And, I believe, they have but one purpose. To bring down the United States through a campaign of disinformation.
Congress Passes Hate Crimes Legislation
Current federal hate crimes law only covers attacks motivated by race, color, national origin or religion. The new bill, when signed by President Obama, adds sexuality and gender identity, as well as protects military personnel from attacks arising from bias against the military. The new bill also removes the requirement that federal investigation and prosecution could only take place if the attack took place while participating or attempting to participate in a federally protected activity, such as voting or going to school.
When Will Obama Act?
…what is needed is not pretty speeches, not flowery press releases. We need action, leadership, and courage. We need a President willing to do what is right and just, regardless of politics, like Johnson. We need a tough Commander in Chief to end a senseless policy that harms national security, like Truman. We need a leader willing to take bold action for the good of ALL Americans, like FDR. We need a President who actually believes it is his or her job to uphold ALL of the Bill of Rights (especially Amendment XIV, Section 1), not just the parts he or she agrees with.
Hollywood Comes to Aid of Fugitive Child Rapist
In 1977, Roman Polanski, then age 44, drugged, raped, and sodomized a 13 year old girl he had lured to the home of Jack Nicholson under the pretense of a photography session for Vogue Magazine.
Hate 101: Racism in the LGBT Population
There is an ugly truth that is often ignored outright within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) population, one that is becoming an increasingly obvious and troubling problem. You will notice I didn’t use the term “LGBT Community.” This is because I believe the LGBT population is so divided that the term “community” simply [...]
Two Charged in Anti-Gay Attack on Teen
The assault sparked outrage in Portage and amongst LGBT organizations across the state, who are demanding that hate crime statutes be revised to include crimes committed against persons based upon perceived or actual sexual preference.
Hate 101: The Media, Birthers, Teabaggers, and Deathers
One look at the news over the last few weeks, and anyone would reasonably think the United States was about to come apart at the seams. To say the national debate on various issues has become a bit heated would be an understatement. From gun-toting protesters to shouting matches at so-called “town hall meetings,” to also-ran and former politicians attacking everything about this country, hardly a day goes by when many of us aren’t left wondering what the hell is going on.
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