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Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention The harms of drugs versus the harms of the 'War on Drugs'

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I want to tell you a story. Picture a darkened, half-full parking lot, street lights shining, the distant yells of twenty-somethings out at a bar. A girl with tangled hair walks across the lot and bangs on the window of a car. Her friend turns with surprise and rolls down the window. They exchange words, and she puts her hand... More..

Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals The importance of taming wild animal pets

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There is an incredibly important word that everyone seems to be missing right in the title of this issue: WILD. Wild animals are wild for a reason, and no matter how cute you think they are, attempting to domesticate one is always a bad idea. I have worked in upstate NY assisting a wildlife rehabilitator (my aunt) for the pas... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Why people believe in God

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You've lived a good full life, and upon the unfortunate event of your death, what do you hope to see? Pearly gates, and someone in a long white robe to open them, to usher you through into heaven where maybe you can finally meet the big man. Because he's been up there, watching your whole life (along with 6.7 billion other pe... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?

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Using the bible in courtroom swearing in ceremonies only furthers the presumption that this book means something to everyone. If I'm Jewish, or a Muslim, why would you have me swear on the bible? How about an atheist? An increasing number of people in the U.S. do not believe in any god at all, and to them, the bible is just a... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Racism

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Growing up racist. I was raised by a domineering father with absolutely no tolerance for anyone that wasn't a white male, preferably Irish. From a young age, I was told that black people were inferior to whites, just as women were inferior to men. In fact, they were a step below us on the evolutionary ladder, not much more th... More..

Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man

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I'm not going to argue right or wrong here. I'm not going to defend or disparage the institution of marriage (well, maybe a little). I'm not going to get into the morality or propriety of homosexuality. I am going to ask you why it should be your decision what two strangers should do with their lives? What it comes down to in... More..

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