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The “Other Chick-fil-A”
The “other” Chick-fil-A we love to hate but just don’t understand
It is a war unfolding throughout America. We watch the battles on television and read endless arguments on our Internet news feeds. We hear about mayors preventing Chick-fil-A restaurants from being opened in their cities, activists organizing Kiss-ins, and Eagle Scouts returning their badges. We also hear about millions of Americans attending a national Chick-fil-A “Appreciation Day” and boycotting JC Penney. In a flurry of social media posts, we hear about
What do we really know about the environment?
article author: Ryan McKnight
In a series of posts, I will attempt to deconstruct many beliefs you likely hold about “nature” and “environmental problems.” My hope is that, after reading these posts, you will be able …
Kony 2012: A critical response from a filmmaker and student of civil society
article author: Ryan McKnight, LSE graduate student in Global Politics and Civil Society
Below are an advocacy campaign video currently going viral and an article critiquing it (also going viral). Both the video and article …
The paradox of terrorism
“Outside of 2001, fewer people have died in America from international terrorism than have drowned in toilets” (Mueller).
Fear. The anticipation of another attack. These are the feelings that “terrorists” hope to instill in their victims. …
Let’s talk abortion
Abortion. When raised in a public setting, it is an issue that can silence a room or initiate a shouting match. For many individuals, abortion is an extremely contentious concept. Thus, it is little wonder …
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American Poverty
Over 40 million Americans are classified as impoverished. About 100 million Americans live at, near, or below the poverty level ($23,050 for a family of four in 2012).
Learn more about how nearly 1 in 4 …
