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The opinions of THE LATEST's guest contributors are their own.
The opinions of THE LATEST's guest contributors are their own.
How to Be a Better Ally
While we're rapidly approaching the beginning of Pride Month next week, we have to address how we can be better allies to those in the LGBTQ+ community. This is especially important to do during this time where a lot of states in the United States are lifting their stay-at-home orders with restrictions likely still affecting the occurrence of many pride events that would have typically taken place during June.
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The Indian Migrant Crisis -- What Went Wrong?
On March 24, the Indian government announced a nationwide lockdown. The announcement set off an exodus of migrant workers who feared the closure of work in cities that would leave them vulnerable to landlords and creditors. In the absence of affordable transportation, several workers have to travel back to their hometown on foot.
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Jay Richard's 'God and Evolution' Review
A review of the 2010 award-winning book edited by Jay Richards that delves into the question if orthodox theism and the mainstream theory of evolution can coexist without conflict. The presented anthology of essays provides a unique voice on the subject of theism and evolution, incorporating philosophy, science, and theology to reveal that a synthesis between all of these fields can be achieved but only through their parting with natural selection.
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What Mrs. America Teaches Us about Power and Corruption
It seems absurd that the U.S. has not passed the Equal Rights Amendment to most who hear it. Yet one forgets the intense conflict between women 50 years ago, which prohibited its ratification. Phyllis Schlafly decimated the women's liberation movement, demonstrating our most primal desire for power.
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Political Systems -- Fit for Purpose?
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an extraordinary strain on political and economic systems in South Africa and the world. The worst is still to come. Fault-lines and fracture planes in our society now lie exposed. Dangerous ideologies come to the fore. Are these systems and structures still fit for purpose?
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Viral Speculations
Coronavirus — also known as COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, and "the novel coronavirus" — reverberates in the social, political and economic strata of 2020, mainstream folk wait for the other shoe(s) to drop. Face-masking, social-distancing, small and medium business closings, money-printing and other infinitives manifest sci-fi-like ambiance and beg the question: "What in the hell is going on here?"
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THE LATEST PODCAST: Meet Pat Mitchell, a "Dangerous Woman"
Pat Mitchell is a highly accomplished media personality who, for many decades, has championed the cause of female empowerment. Her new book, "Becoming a Dangerous Woman", is a page-turner -- an inspiration to women and the men who stand with them.
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Five Things to Consider When Deciding Where to Go to College in the Era of COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, many colleges have moved the date that accepted students must commit by to June 1. As this date approaches, it’s important for students to consider a few extra factors when deciding where to attend. Here are five things to think about when making your big decision.
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The Bill of Rights and COVID-19
Okay, someone has to say it, even though it seems to be an extremely radical position in these days of COVID-19. The thing is, more and more people are thinking it and starting to protest against it… and getting arrested. Every one of those Executive Orders and laws is unconstitutional and people don’t seem to care.
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