Archives for the 'Civil Rights and Immigration' Category
Start discriminating
“All persons in the Netherlands shall be treated equally in equal circumstances. Discrimination on the grounds of religion, belief, political opinion, race or sex or on any other grounds whatsoever shall not be permitted.”
This is the first article of the Dutch constitution, and a sound, responsible, and righteous law. Not so, according to populist right-wing [...]
The Parsons’ children
Minutemen used to be icons of American patriotism, because of their important role in the American Revolutionary War. They were the first to arrive for battle—ready in a minute—chosen for their enthusiasm and reliability.
Today, patriotism has changed its face and minutemen are icons of American xenophobia and anxiety. Patrolling the borders in search for illegal [...]
Rowing is lewd
“I do not believe the Crystal Lake Park District should be a vehicle for the promotion of an agenda,” he said.
Is the Democratic or Republican convention coming to Crystal Lake, Illinois? Well, I’m sure that vehicle for the promotion of an agenda would have been hailed as a great and proud moment for Crystal Lake [...]
