LETTER: Support Leslie Cockburn
By T. Jackson Brake | April 16, 2018Leslie’s impressive credentials and commitment to progressive ideals has led to massive grassroots support throughout the district.
Leslie’s impressive credentials and commitment to progressive ideals has led to massive grassroots support throughout the district.
It’s refreshing to see a young, forward-thinking candidate emerge on a political horizon clouded by self-serving candidates who may promise change, but lack the courage and the conviction it takes to challenge the status quo.
Data on the number of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer is necessary in order for lawmakers to implement programs to support the LGBTQ community.
This training would benefit individual reporters by helping them communicate their journalistic voice more pointedly.
With so few incidents of arrest and no clear evidence of the efficacy of stop and frisk, it is troubling that it is continuing in Charlottesville.
The implementation of these tariffs will be a costly error resulting in higher costs, fewer jobs and a less secure nation.
Rather than seeking punishment that will have no deterrent effect, the Trump administration should focus its efforts on expanding access to treatment.
It is increasingly evident that consumers, and their money, want corporations to be socially responsible.
Since state residents are the ones repaying the loans, the state governments should have the right to regulate the companies collecting those repayments.
It means something for a queer viewer to watch a queer story and understand that it is anchored in reality.
The Aziz Ansari case proves one thing: that we are unclear on our understanding of assault and consent
Zuckerberg’s expressed hope for a product that makes people happier is at odds with his dual mandate to increase profitability through advertising and grow the user base.
Paul’s horrific video and the consequences the YouTuber faced demonstrate that online behavior can have serious consequences and that the invincibility many users feel online is a myth.
The 2017 calendar year was riddled with an explosion of problems hindering global progress.
Because of the Dillon rule, many localities are unable to govern to the extent they feel is necessary.
While the Gillespie’s negative attacks focused on policy areas such as eradicating gangs, Northam and his allies have focused on falsely implying that Gillespie and all of his supporters racists.
Empathetic language uses terms and definitions endorsed by marginalized communities and seeks to overturn traditional social hierarchies.
Both the speech they are criticized for and the speech deemed ‘respectful’ by critics are out of bounds for use. The question remains — is there any type of protest that can utilized by people of color and not be deemed offensive?
Military service is a highly respected profession in the United States and to define it by its most tragic outcome grossly simplifies the sacrifices service members make each day.
Establishing a more encompassing alert system would serve to greatly improve the University’s ability to proactively combat the presence of white supremacy in Charlottesville.