Conceptual Blogpost: Read how a specific aspect of their story illustrates the Hardcore Humanism philosophy and program.
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 …
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, …
After a three-year hiatus, the heavy metal band Life of Agony will hit the stage at Belgium’s Alcatraz Hard Rock and Metal Festival on August 8. This is welcome news to heavy metal fans who have loved Life of Agony’s unique blend of metal, rock and hardcore music since their 1993 debut album, “River Runs Red.” But …
The Evolving Role of LGBT Musicians in Heavy Metal Music Read More »
At a recent party, Mike Bruno of Billboard asked me the question: “Have you ever considered that music will never be as important to us as it was when we were younger?” To me, that question was just a hair shy of asking, “Do you think you will die alone?” As Nirvana is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of …
Forever in Debt to your Priceless Advice: Why I love Nirvana Read More »
Do you find yourself quoting movies in a range of situations with varying levels of appropriateness? When you say, “I’ll have a steak sandwich” at a restaurant, do you compulsively repeat “and a steak sandwich, please” from “Fletch”? When happening upon an establishment that is not open do you say, “Sorry folks, park’s closed. Moose …
April is Autism Awareness Month, and The NBC television series “Parenthood” is boldly going where no show has gone before by examining the social isolation and stigma experienced by people with Aspergers Disorder across the lifespan. The show’s exploration of Aspergers gives all of us a needed opportunity to see and sympathize with this condition and the families affected by …
NBC’s “Parenthood” Tackles the Social Struggle of Aspergers Read More »
I have always been a die hard New York Rangers hockey fan. When the Rangers won the Stanley Cup in the 1993-94 season and a fellow fan displayed a sign that read, “Now I Can Die in Peace,” I fully understood that sentiment. And I’ve always admired the players who stuck up for their teammates, using their …
Between the Whistles: My Mixed Feelings about Hockey Fights Read More »
Recently, the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) commissioner Adam Silver made a swift decision to ban Los Angeles Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling for life, and fined him $2.5 million after he was recorded making racist comments about African-Americans. Just consider for a moment if the NBA had instead stated that it did not consider Sterling’s remarks to be …
Almost everyone has been bullied at one time or another, and we often take solace in the assumption that living well is the best revenge. We will have happy and fulfilling lives, whereas bullies are trying to compensate for their own low self-esteem and will lead miserable lives. Unfortunately, all of us who have been or still are …
Knowing Why Bullies Bully Is Key to Stopping the Trend Read More »
The servicemen and women who protect our country deserve our admiration and respect for their courage and sacrifice. Fully appreciating their degree of commitment means not only understanding the risks and struggles of soldiers on the battlefield, but also the stress experienced by military families, who often endure tremendous hardship when their loved ones are deployed. More, …
Why We Have to Listen to the #YesAllWomen Movement Read More »
