While hate speech is often painful to hear and can be harmful, it is crucial that the government not legislate against it. But it is important to keep in mind that such laws are ineffective and can actually negatively impact some of those they intend to protect.
The same ideology that enabled NYU to develop as a global force has resulted in the inability for the university to adequately provide for its current attendees.
Anti-sex feminists and anti-porn Republicans alike have jumped to frame Stoya's story as emblematic of the inherent evil of sex work. To write off Stoya’s claim as just another facet of an insidious business, however, is to invalidate both her career and her alleged rape.
In order to make a true impact in reducing global temperatures, the participating members in the Paris talks must come to a binding resolution on cutting emissions, financing developing countries and creating long-term climate goals.
The war on women is frighteningly real, and just because one Republican’s privilege and ignorance blinds him to it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist, or that he himself hasn’t played an active role in waging it.
