Trigger warning for sexual violence. The Paper Tiger uses “sexual violence” to encompass a broader range of experiences than the traditionally more narrowly-defined terms “sexual assault” and “rape.” “How have you responded to allegations that you violated Title IX by … Read More
As each minute passed after 8 p.m. CST on Monday, November 24, 2014, the more than 200 protestors huddled in front of the Ferguson Police Department ignored the chilly evening temperature and waited in anticipation of St. Louis County Prosecutor … Read More
It seems like trolls are hiding under every bridge. On November 13, 2014, the New England Patriots told their 1 million Twitter followers that as a thank you for following the team, users could re-tweet a special thank you message. … Read More
Imagine an AP U.S. History class in which real history—successes, mistakes, paradoxes and failures—has conveniently been forgotten. Study guide: valiant European “explorers” arrived on virgin continent and built a free new world. Heroic citizens of the new country constructed a … Read More
“‘Queer bohemian’ chairs theology department at Woodside Priory School” When the students at Woodside Priory High School in Woodside, CA read that headline published in the California Catholic Daily on March 25, 2014, they knew who it was referring to: … Read More
You did not get rejected from your dream school because of affirmative action. You got rejected because you got rejected. “If I were black, I would have gotten in.” “It’s unfair that minority kids don’t have to work as hard … Read More
Credits to Wikipedia Michael Sam, a defensive end from University of Missouri, became the first openly gay NFL draft prospect when he came out publicly to Chris Connelly for ESPN on February 9. “I am an openly, proud gay man,” … Read More
When you hear “Winter Olympics,” you probably think about snowboarding and ice-skating. However, you probably do not think about equal rights. Yet, that is what has dominated many news stories about the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Russia has … Read More
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, called “Madiba” in honor of his Xhosa clan name, certainly believed seemingly impossible things could be done. Madiba was denied the right to be an equal citizen, born in … Read More
Another 49ers season has come and gone without a Superbowl win. To add salt to the wound, the Seattle Seahawks blew the Denver Broncos apart in the Superbowl 43-8, giving the Seahawks bragging rights for the next year. Given how … Read More
Horse lovers in Italy rejoiced on September 19, 2013 when Charlie, one of the world’s smallest ponies, was recovered after being kidnapped from the 47th Annual National Horse Show. Charlie’s ordeal began on September 12, 2013 when police say someone … Read More
“You want to get a B.A. in English? What are you going to do with that?” When I was younger, I assumed the friends who asked me that question were ignorant. By high school, I started to wonder: are questions … Read More
Faggot. This was the first word Orlando high school senior Ben O’Keefe saw when he checked his e-mail after school one day in September 2010. The e-mail was from a classmate. Ben tried to ignore it as he clicked on … Read More
I hate these blurred lines. The way you grab me … must wanna get nasty.” Robin Thicke sings these words repeatedly throughout his song, “Blurred Lines.” To me, Thicke’s lyrics sound similar to a rapist’s defense testimony in court, yet … Read More