Jonathan Parent
Party views of the supposed ‘war on women’
We hear it on an almost daily basis from political commentators these days. The idea that Republicans are waging a “war on women” coming from the left, and counter-accusations that Democrats have simply invented the idea out of whole cloth …→
Drug debate continues
Last week Nick D’Angelo responded to my article titled “Why is the legalization of drugs still a controversial issue?” with a well-argued piece of his own in which he asserts, among other things, that legalization would not result in reduced …→
Obama’s presidency: the end of racism?
As most of us know, February is Black History Month, a time when the country reflects on the achievements of African Americans and celebrates their contributions to our society. We often focus on the most famous civil rights leaders from …→
Why is the legalization of drugs still a controversial issue?
I usually pride myself on my ability to understand the points of view of those with whom I disagree on political, social and even religious issues. For example, I vehemently disagree with the assertion that cutting taxes for the wealthiest …→