Social Issues

Identity Politics divides the left and infuriates the right. What is the basic problem?

The closer grip exercised over children out of fear of dangers to them is a fascinating development, and one which is intriguing to look at for what societal forces created it.

Betty Mahmoody co-wrote a book with William Hoffer about her alleged ordeal in Iran back in the 1980s after her then-husband had talked her into taking their little girl with them to that nation. There are different sides to this story, and the public should be informed of them.

Should we have spent so much on James Webb when there are more pressing problems?

Socially responsible banks seek to invest in reducing climate change.

Ethical and health reasons for eating a vegan diet.

In the space of a week in November 2021, long-standing convictions against numerous Black men in America have been vacated or overturned.

A former teacher wonders if today’s Karens (those angry, entitled types) were once her preschool students. Thirty years ago, she watched dads indulge their daughters and call them princesses. Did they grow up and turn bitter when they weren't treated royally and their live weren't a fairy-tale?

Even though it turns women into dehumanized sex objects, the Porn Industry can't even be called controversial anymore. The San Fernando body-snatchers have stolen free will, and even stolen the bullhorn that once denounced their insidious practices.

Republican failure to refute Democrats’ false claim that their parties switched sides on race has allowed that falsehood to become widely accepted. Republicans need to refute the Democrats’ inaccuracy to reclaim for their Party its history in fighting slavery and racism.

It bothers me when these "intellectual" men refer to travel between mars and earth as a placebo for proactive, rational, thinking.

Churches have been invited to participate in the global effort to reach out with compassion, comfort and hope to those who are AIDS/HIV positive. Here are some ways in which they can help.

Social conditioning is the way entities and factions manipulate societal norms and standards to dictate their ideologies to the public (either through psychological means or violent means). Social conditioning influences the choices and character of each individual unconsciously.

In the U.K. eligible double vaccinated people are not coming forward in the numbers expected to receive their Covid booster shot ahead of winter pressure on the National Health Service. This could spell disaster.

Extremism feeds on having enemies and it must be continuously in conflict with those it opposes.

Women still face gender inequality, wherever you look.

This is by no means an indictment on the National Health Service, rather a snapshot of how the Conservative Party has starved it of a fit-for-purpose budget, viciously privatised as much of the public services associated with its infrastructure and corporatised its upper strata.

Due to the economic and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, families are forced to sell their daughters in order to survive.

A simple explanation and summary for those who are confused about the discussions surrounding COP26.

Do you want to become invisible as you age? Do you want to be laughed at and ridiculed for signs of the ageing process? No, of course not. It’s time to rethink and review ageing. We are becoming more age-friendly, but it’s a slow process due to our youth-worshipping culture.

To be sexually assaulted is often colloquially defined, and the trauma of being sexually assaulted swept under the rug by law enforcement, witnesses, and perpetrators. This article is about what it is like to be sexually assaulted from a firsthand perspective.

The average person consumes a total of 3,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity every year. How can we consume electricity more responsibly? What are energy labels, and how can they help?

Xenophobia, the fear of foreigners, is active in South Africa, and history sheds light on the reasons for it.

A grim spectacle plays out in the Danish Faeroe Islands as scores of dolphins are slaughtered.

Local leaders can shutter businesses that cause harm to the environment and to the health of citizens.

The crime of parents killing their own daughters in 2009 had Canadians asking “How could this happen in our generally peaceful country?”

An encounter with Dr. Anthony Fauci and Rep. Jim Jordan (OH) opens up the debate of disease containment and freedom.

Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote Anne of Green Gables. Her life was fully documented in her private journals, giving us great insight into Victorian morality.

Are the various COVID vaccines controversial? Sure. Do I support them? Sure. Do I support people's right to choose whether they have the vaccine?

President Biden's obvious failures seem to mount daily, from the Southern Border to Afghanistan, but his biggest failure of all is his lack of action to counter Climate Change.

I wish I could master my bias and stay in the gray area of an argument as long as possible.

The much-loved children's book The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr has been accused of perpetuating gender stereotypes and inequalities which could lead to abuse and rape, say campaigners. This is my take on the argument.

The fashion statement of displaying underclothes or behinds is rooted in rape and control issues.

For almost all of human history, all people enjoyed an equal share of resources; then inequality emerged to take a permanent place in society.

Monarch butterfly populations are in rapid decline. Find out why these iconic butterflies are in danger, and what you can do to save them.

On Sunday August 15th, Taliban forces took control of the capital city of Kabul, leaving women in fear for what is to come under the new rule.

A millioin unmarried pregnant women were forced to give up their children during the 20th century.

Women have historically suffered discrimination and oppression in society and even in religion. The Baha'i Faith though is a strong advocate of gender parity, the education of girls, empowerment of women and enhancement of female rights. It is a religion founded by Baha'u'llah in the 19th century.

Current growth rates in the population are unsustainable, but can we do anything to stem the growth?

Life in the middle of America is supposed to be safe, insulated from the coasts and diseases, far from where the maddening crowd is. Not anymore. With the annual summer influx of people from all across our country, it has become a hotbed for COVID-19.

A look into how virtue signalling does more harm than good, primarily stifling debate and preventing progress on social issues.

Many of the homeless in Bakersfield have sought refuge in the public parks. They provide a place with access to benches and shade, and even grills to cook food. Often there is access to water for hygiene or thirst. The parks represent a place where people can gather and feel safe.

Are humans facing near-term human extinction due to global warming? Some scientists believe we do face an existential threat from global warming as positive feedback loops kick in and increase the rate of global warming and its negative impacts.

For the homeless, home is where you can find it sometimes. This may mean an abandoned building or a public park. Here are some stories of some of Bakersfield's homeless. Some of these characters are amusing and unforgettable. Most of their stories are tragic.

News reports about anti-colonial changes in Canada that began in May 2021.

A Blue Ocean Event (BOE) is when the Arctic Ocean changes from being covered in ice year-round to being mostly ice-free blue water for a period of time during warm months. This will cause severe on humans and the environment.

In the past decade, India has seen a rise in sexual abuse and violence towards women and children. The hope is for the government to create mechanisms that address these issues.

The Big Cat Public Safety Act is one of the biggest pieces of legislation in a long time that could change the game for wildlife. The Senate Bill would protect big cats, prohibit private ownership of them, and end cub side attractions where people take pictures with them, hold them, and pet them.