I just read an interesting but unfortunate story about a hate crime that occurred on New York’s Q train. According to the charges, a group of 10 young Brooklynites attacked and beat up a group of three Jewish riders after the Jewish riders wished them a Happy Hanukkah. The gang of thugs yelled anti-Semitic slurs,… Read More

Chris Paredes recently wrote about a new study that shows that victimization due to sexual orientation correlates with suicidal behavior. I include an excerpt: Students victimized because of their sexual orientation are more prone to commit suicide, according to a new study by UW researcher Heather Murphy. The impetus for the study was a question… Read More

America is strong because of our diversity The United States always proud as a home to a rich diversity of ethnic and cultural groups. America is strong because of its diversity. Known as the great “melting-pot” of the world, American democracy is founded on respect for individual differences. Those differences in culture, religion, ideas, and… Read More