By J Tyler Ballance I used to do volunteer work for the Washington D.C. trans rights group, GenderPAC (now part of HRC). I wasn’t engaged … “Mr. Schmidt should be regularly heard”Read more
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The scholar problem
Have you ever wondered (as I do often), why is it that many highly intelligent, erudite people are such poor teachers? This is a question … The scholar problemRead more
Labeling alcohol: Avoiding the ‘Freshmen Fifteen’
In the midst of partying, at the bar late at night, or while kicking up one’s feet at the end of a long day—regardless of … Labeling alcohol: Avoiding the ‘Freshmen Fifteen’Read more
Gay marriage and Christianity: What has been missing?
Last Friday the Supreme Court ruled state bans on gay marriage to be unconstitutional, thereby legalizing gay marriage nationwide. This was a groundbreaking case, ushering … Gay marriage and Christianity: What has been missing?Read more
Money drives climate change acceptance
Last week the Supreme Court ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed regulations on power plants. These regulations would have cost energy consumers and … Money drives climate change acceptanceRead more
Dylann Roof a product of privilege
Dylann Roof committed a vicious act of violence last week killing nine black congregants at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Charleston, South Carolina. … Dylann Roof a product of privilegeRead more
Draw Muhammad: Exercising rights with responsibility
“Just because you have a constitutional right to do something doesn’t make it a good idea,” Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton said in regard to a … Draw Muhammad: Exercising rights with responsibilityRead more
Church: a lesson in tolerance
When I was 14 years old, I left the Christian faith. My pubescent angst coupled with the development of reasoning independent of my parents’ led … Church: a lesson in toleranceRead more
Catholics in Laramie Weigh in On Same-Sex Marriage
The Catholic Church has had a long-standing tradition of being opposed to same-sex marriage as well as homosexuality’s role in society. With same-sex marriage’s leagalization … Catholics in Laramie Weigh in On Same-Sex MarriageRead more
Religion columnist responds to criticisms
For the first time in a long while, I academically took the weekend off. I did not check any of my classwork, my grades or … Religion columnist responds to criticismsRead more