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There has never been a more important time to stand up for human rights, and the rights of marginalized populations. Which rights have you ready to take a stand?
• Have you ever participated in a peaceful protest, voted in local elections? Which rights caused you to take such action?
• Do you think that there is still a chance that people can change the status quo through good ol’ grassroots efforts? Why, or why not?
• What rights do you think are most vital to fight for right now? Explain why these rights must be prioritized.
• What is the most effective way to join the fight for the preservation of rights?
• What can be done to encourage people to become actionable in these fights?
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I think in general people prioritize the rights that they identify with. Personally, I tend to prioritize the rights that I don’t have over the rights I’m afraid to lose unless I’ve already started to lose them. For example, I prioritize the right to genital integrity (ban on infant MGM), the return of due process rights and academic freedom in higher education, the right to legal parental surrender (but barring that a ban on abortion, which I view as more likely in the short term. This way I at least have the right to the child, which men don’t currently… Read more »