The accusations of rape against Bill Cosby have been difficult to understand, mostly because of his beloved reputation. However, Narcissistic Personality Disorder could explain how he could explain both the horrible and great parts of his personality.
The Cycle of Insanity: And Mass Shootings Continue
Yet another mass shooting illustrates the cycle of insanity in which we currently live. As long as we refuse to do anything about the systemic factors behind each incident, we guarantee that there will be others.
Stop Talking about Abortion, Start Talking about Women’s Rights
With the election finally over, it’s time we analyze what happened to women’s rights. Of all the conversations, abortion is perhaps the most important because it is the basis for women’s freedom.
Why Identity Politics are Killing Our Democracy
Our political process has become so polarized that people are not critically thinking about the policies of particular candidates. Instead, they practice identity politics and align with whichever group they believe describes them. If our democracy is to survive, this must change.
Learning From Adrian Peterson: The Difference Between Spanking and Abuse
The arrest of football player Adrian Peterson for child abuse has sparked a national discussion on the merits of spanking. What is missing from this debate is that there is a difference between spanking and abuse and we need to figure out how to discipline differently.
Ray Rice and Domestic Violence: The NFL’s Many Mistakes
After learning about Ray Rice and his domestic violence troubles, the NFL had an opportunity to show they take that issue seriously. However, through their many missteps and false promises, all they’ve done is prove that they don’t care about domestic violence at all.
Robin Williams: Understanding the Depths of Despair
The death of Robin Williams is a tragedy. In order to find meaning in such a senseless act, perhaps we can learn more about mental illness and how best to understand it.
Reflections Upon the Immigrant Children at Our Borders
The humanitarian crisis of thousands of immigrant children at our borders has many wanting to send them home. However, if we truly want to live up to the promise of our country, we must find other solutions.
Child Custody Suits Harm Families
The recent child custody battles of Halle Berry and Jason Patric point out the flaws in our legal system when dealing with families. Instead of being adversarial, families in trouble need the kind of assistance that ensures everyone can win.
The Big Picture in the McCullen and Hobby Lobby Rulings
The recent Supreme Court decisions of McCullen v. Coakley and Burwell v. Hobby Lobby showed a disturbing trend in limiting women’s reproductive freedom. However, if we look at the process (big picture) instead of the content (the rulings), the news is even worse.