Month: April 2020

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie got it dead right when he recently signed a law prohibiting gay conversion therapy in minors. Already his public prohibition has been challenged twice in the state’s courts, but so far the judges seem to recognize the law’s wisdom. Christie’s condemnation of this unethical and potentially damaging practice should mark the beginning of …

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Music matters. That’s what musician Pete Seeger showed us. Seeger was a pioneer in the use of music to influence change. His combination of incredibly catchy melodies and thoughtful, socially conscious lyrics in songs such as “We Shall Overcome,” “This Land is Your Land,” “If I Had a Hammer,” and “Turn, Turn, Turn” were a …

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Discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people is now on the world stage. Russia’s hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympics has brought a spotlight not only on Russia’s harsh anti-gay laws, but also the treatment of LGBT people everywhere. While substantial gains have been made in the acceptance of LGBT people, bias is still prevalent and has real mental …

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We love zombies. Can’t get enough of them. The mid-season premiere of the AMC television series The Walking Dead had more viewers than the Olympics during the same time slot among people ages 18-49. This is not unique; undead entertainment is everywhere and has been around for decades: Dracula, Night of the Living Dead, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, …

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