Tag / discrimination
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Islamophobia In China
Islamophobia has long been frowned upon in Western societies, as many deem this an act of religious discrimination or xenophobia; this is not, however, the case in China. In recent years, posting anti-Islam speeches on China’s social media almost became a politically correct thing: people would speak of Muslims in the way Westerners talk about…
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A Ruling But Not An Answer
In the days following the release of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case, the Court’s 7-2 decision in favor of the Colorado baker, Jack Philips, was consistently found in news headlines. Philips was sued for refusing to make a wedding cake for David Mullins and Charlie Craig…
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The Bubble
by Arushee Agrawal
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From Ben-Gurion to Bethlehem: Borders, Identity, and Doing Better
She stares at me one last time before stamping my visa, a flimsy piece of paper separate from my passport, and signals me to move ahead. I let go of a breath I had not realized I was holding. I’m greeted with smiles from my peers, and then look around and realize – we were…
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Indiana’s RFRA: Closeting the Cause
Hailing from Indiana, I can tell you that Hoosiers take pride in a few important things: Our knowledge, love, and history of basketball Hoosier hospitality The mantra of “Keep it simple, stupid.” The first two are pretty widely known, while the last one on the list is more of an internal motto. The essential…
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Lest We Forget
Blindsided by an unexpected attack on its soil, Americans are sad, fearful and angry. Thousands of fellow countrymen’s lives have been cut tragically short. The nation is gripped by a spasm of national hatred and rage; the media gladly fuels the flames of xenophobia. War is declared. The president calls for Americans to rally…
