In other historical struggles for equal rights, sports have not only played a role, but led the charge.
Video: Craig Ferguson on Making Fun of Celebrities and His Own Addiction
November 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
In this classic video, Craig Ferguson tells the moving story of how, in the depths of addiction, he almost killed himself, and explains why he doesn’t want to make fun of struggling celebrities.
Returning National Guard Veterans Struggle to Find Jobs
November 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Despite discrimination against military service in hiring, returning National Guard members face unemployment rates of up to 20%.
Should HIV Testing Be Routine for Everyone Ages 15-64?
November 21, 2012 By 9 Comments
Should there be mandatory health insurance coverage for HIV testing?
Hypnotist Requested in Army Killing Spree Trial
November 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
Lawyers for Sgt John Russell, who killed 5 people in a Combat Stress Clinic are requesting a hypnotist and brain imaging expert for his trial.
Should City Land Be Used for Religious Displays? One City Says ‘No’
November 19, 2012 By 11 Comments
A 60 year-old LA tradition of seaside nativity scenes in Santa Monica will not be held this year.
Proof of Harm – The Boy Scouts’ ‘Perversion Files’
October 31, 2012 By 3 Comments
The Wisconsin doctor who admitted abusing Scouts gave up his medical license, but the Scouts knew he was dangerous all along.
Remembering Russell Means, American Indian Rights Activist
October 22, 2012 By 3 Comments
Remembering activist and actor Russell Means, famous for protests such as the occupation of Wounded Knee and urinating on Mount Rushmore.
Is Anti-Islam Film This Campaign Season’s “Swift Boat” Effort?
September 17, 2012 By 33 Comments
Mark Greene asks is the YouTube release of Innocence of the Muslims actually aimed at the U. S. Presidential Election?
Starbuck’s LGBT Appreciation Day is Tomorrow
August 6, 2012 By 3 Comments
Supporters of same-sex marriage plan on showing up at Starbucks and other companies in order to let businesses like Nike, Absolut Vodka, JC Penney, Macy’s and others know that their support of LGBT families is appreciated.
Mike Huckabee’s ‘Chick-fil-A For a Day’ – Both the Most Appalling and Best Thing About America
July 24, 2012 By 8 Comments
Joanna Schroeder admires the fact that Americans are starting to realize the power of our votes, not just the one in the ballot box, but also the ones we cast every time we spend money supporting or boycotting a company.
Kevin Robinson – 50 Concussions and Still Riding BMX
July 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
40 year-old Kevin Robinson has had 43 surgeries, 25 broken bones and at least 50 concussions from his career as a professional BMX rider. Despite warnings from doctors about future brain damage, Robinson won’t stop riding.
Gay Coach Fired for Photos Considered Too Gay
June 4, 2012 By 9 Comments
A Los Angeles-area water polo coach brings suit against the school district that dismissed him for photos found on his Facebook page that nearly everybody else finds totally innocent.
The Images We Focus On
April 20, 2012 By 6 Comments
We become that which we focus on. We are assaulted with a massive dumbing down of foreign policy, of manhood, of nuanced truth.
Tebow Will Not Be The New ‘Bachelor’
March 7, 2012 By 18 Comments
Joanna Schroeder wonders if Tim Tebow, or any “good man” could consider starring in The Bachelor, while maintaining a semblance of morality.
Why Do We Watch Violence?
November 27, 2011 By 3 Comments
Watching violence, Alena Schaim writes, is just another way of doing nothing.
“These men did not expect to live, and now they are learning how to try and live again.”
This comment is by Adam McPhee on Kile Ozier’s post, “Good Grief”.