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Politicized Justice Harms Race Relations

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Art by Chris Chen In the advent of Ferguson, misguided efforts to weave an ideological narrative about civil rights crises, or institutionalized racism, only intensifies racial animosity in America while undermining the fairness and efficiency of our justice system. Of the many regrettable constants of human nature, our yearning to feel that our lives have significant meaning … [Read more...] about Politicized Justice Harms Race Relations

Letter to the Editor 09.04.14 Edition

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Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Dear Editor, During a visit to Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor 09.04.14 Edition

Equality is not exclusive

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There are different communities growing in this world. There is the LGBT community, the black community, the Latino community and, of course, the feminist community. Each has its own, individual concerns. To generalize with abandon and ignore the nuanced perspectives of these individual communities for the sake of this article, these concerns are roughly as follows: marriage … [Read more...] about Equality is not exclusive

Ban the Confederate flag for a better society

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Art by Chris Chen Everyone loves to honor their past, and for most, their past is connected to where they live. The easiest way to show pride in where you live is by waving your country’s flag, which encompasses its entire history. What happens, though, when a group of people within a nation claim another flag as their own? Visit the South of the United States, and you’ll … [Read more...] about Ban the Confederate flag for a better society

Protecting all speech is key to free speech

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Art by Chris ChenBanning the Confederate flag would deplete the First Amendment of its enormous value to myself and others. It protects my ability to speak, hear, believe what I choose or express myself if and how I so see it fit. That protection has been limited by courts in the past in a number of ways: I can’t publish lies, defame persons or issue threats. I am … [Read more...] about Protecting all speech is key to free speech