Tag: Civil Rights
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Graduates Walk Out in Protest of Pence’s Notre Dame Commencement Speech
Get Pregnant Fast Over 100 students staged a walkout during Vice President Mike Pence’s commencement address at Notre Dame this past weekend, leaving their seats in silent protest against his presence and the policies he represents. Rather than applauding, these graduates chose to stand up for their beliefs. Traditionally, Notre Dame—a renowned Catholic university—invites the…
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To the Officer Who Stopped Me: Here’s What I Want You to Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Officer, After many years of reflection, I feel compelled to share my thoughts about our brief encounter back in April of 2009. For a long time, I felt ashamed and believed I was to blame for what transpired. Now, I’ve come to understand that the root of this incident lies in…
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Three Years After Tamir Rice’s Death: The Urgent Need for Police Reform
Get Pregnant Fast As many families gathered to give thanks this past holiday season, the somber three-year anniversary of Tamir Rice’s tragic death went largely unnoticed. Tamir was only 12 years old when he was shot by police while playing with a toy gun in Cleveland, Ohio. As I reflect on this anniversary, I can’t…
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Betsy DeVos Remains Non-Committal on Safeguarding LGBTQ Students in Private Schools
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent Senate hearing, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos refrained from assuring that private schools receiving federal funds will not discriminate against LGBTQ students. During a session with the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, DeVos stated that the Department of Education would not allocate funds…
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The Significance of #TakeAKnee in Modern America
Get Pregnant Fast In September 2017, while I typically steer clear of football, I found myself engrossed in news reports covering the NFL games that were unfolding. The reason? During a rally in Alabama, the President aimed his misguided criticism at football players who chose to peacefully protest racial inequality and police brutality by kneeling…
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ACLU Issues Travel Advisory for Texas Amidst New Immigration Law
Get Pregnant Fast As summer approaches and travel plans begin to take shape, those considering a visit to Texas may want to reconsider their itinerary. On May 9, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a travel advisory alerting Americans to potential constitutional rights violations while in the Lone Star State. This caution comes in…
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Protesters with Disabilities Removed from Senate Healthcare Hearing: A Disturbing Incident
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling turn of events, a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the Graham-Cassidy bill, a Republican initiative aimed at overhauling the Affordable Care Act, was disrupted today by protesters advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Many demonstrators were in wheelchairs and were forcibly escorted out of the session by…