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Words and how intent, literal meaning apply

The topic of freedom of speech, especially the First Amendment, has become an extremely pressing issue over the last few…

The Boy Scouts are no longer just for boys

On Oct. 11, 2017, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced that they would begin accepting women into their organization…

Parental roles obviously changing and that is OK

Growing up without a dad, I watched my mom play both roles. She brought home the bacon and cooked it…

Appearances do not decide victims of harassment, assault

After recent events of the #metoo accounts and celebrities shining a spotlight on sexual harassment and assault, opinion-editorials have been…

Men have to fight stigma of emotion

A social stigma exists which paints a negative picture of men being emotional. Society over time has established a potentially…