Tag Archives: Freedom of Speech

Open Thread Thursday: Day of Silence

From Wikipedia: (Day of Silence) The Day of Silence is the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network’s (GLSEN) annual day of action to protest the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and their supporters. Students … Continue reading

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“Kingism” is the New McCarthyism

First, for our younger readers (or anyone who needs a history lesson), here is what McCarthyism is, from the Wikipedia entry on McCarthyism: McCarthyism is the practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without proper regard for evidence. … Continue reading

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Are There Only Two Types of People?

I’ve heard it said that there are only two types of people: those that get it and those that don’t. Those that do get it don’t need it explained, so the saying goes, and those that don’t get it will … Continue reading

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