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The Color Blind Society Of Martin Luther King Jr. And Ketanji Brown Jackson
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SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Color Blind Society Of Martin Luther King Jr. And Ketanji Brown Jackson

U.S. Sen. Chuck E. Grassley had a question for Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearings to be the first African American woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. Grassley, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wanted to know if she agreed with Martin Luther King Jr.‘s vision that one day America would become a nation in which people are judged “not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” What listeners might not have known about Grassley is that, while it appeared that he was holding up King as an example, he has a mixed history with King’s legacy. Grassley is, in fact, the sole surviving U.S. Senator to have cast a“no” vote in 1983 on making Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a federal holiday. Without missing a beat, Jackson delivered a ...
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We Should Talk About Astrology And The Importance Of It In Society
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ASTROLOGY

We Should Talk About Astrology And The Importance Of It In Society

Astrology is a science which has been part of the society since ages but still holds it's importance in today's time. People like to take all their decisions by knowing the position of their stars. There is a wide range of services which can answer various questions pertaining to different aspects of life. Indian astrology is a science which has solutions to all problems and also has remedies to everything. An Indian astrologer can offer a wide range of astrological services like astrological predictions, generate astro reports, give astro remedies to many problems, give advice on gem stones and also do match making seeing the compatibility through the star positions. Free horoscopes are available. Free reports on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly predictions are available which helps to ...
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Are The Bonds That Keep Society Together Unraveling Due To Social Distancing?
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COVID-19

Are The Bonds That Keep Society Together Unraveling Due To Social Distancing?

Ilana Horwitz, Tulane University With birthday celebrations being downsized, religious services moving back online and indoor playdates getting canceled, millions of Americans are having fewer social interactions because of persistently high case numbers and high rates of transmission. It’s not just interactions with friends and families that are getting cut. Routine yet beneficial interactions with people at fitness and child care centers and volunteer organizations are also being eliminated. Social distancing is vital to combating COVID-19. But is it unraveling the social bonds that keep society together? Social capital adds up As a sociologist of religion and education, I study how Americans develop social ties, and how these social ties influence people’s lives. Scholars refer to re...
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Reconsidering The Britney Spears Case – Requires Reconsidering How Society Thinks About Decision-Making Capacity
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CELEBRITY NEWS

Reconsidering The Britney Spears Case – Requires Reconsidering How Society Thinks About Decision-Making Capacity

Elyn Saks, University of Southern California Britney Spears’ impassioned remarks in court have raised many questions about conservator-ships, including when they’re necessary and whether they effectively protect someone’s best interests. When one loses the capacity to make decisions for oneself the court appoints a guardian, or conservator, to make those decisions. Appointing someone to make decisions about personal and financial matters on another’s behalf has been part of civil society since the ancient Greeks. Today, all jurisdictions in the U.S. have conservator-ship laws to protect people who lack the ability to make their own decisions. As a distinguished professor of law at the University of Southern California, and as a person who was diagnosed over four decades ago with chronic...
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Court Cases Alone Don’t Transform Society – But ‘Landmark’ Verdicts Like Chauvin Murder Conviction Make History
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SOCIAL JUSTICE

Court Cases Alone Don’t Transform Society – But ‘Landmark’ Verdicts Like Chauvin Murder Conviction Make History

Jennifer Reynolds, University of Oregon American courts in 2021 have already handed down several potentially historic rulings, from the Supreme Court’s recent decision restricting voting rights in Arizona and potentially nationwide to a Minnesota jury’s conviction of police officer Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd last year. Cases like these are often called “landmark” cases, because they set forth ideas and ideals that may bring about significant changes in the political and legal landscape. Many analysts considered the Chauvin trial, in particular, to be a landmark. In it, police officers actually testified against one of their own, which is rare, and the jury held a white police officer criminally accountable for killing a Black man. On June 25, 2021, the judge sentenced Chau...
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Helping Make Society More Respectful And Equitable – Nurturing Dads Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
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IN OTHER NEWS

Helping Make Society More Respectful And Equitable – Nurturing Dads Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids

Kevin Shafer, Brigham Young University When my oldest son, now nearly 13, was born in July of 2008, I thought I could easily balance my career and my desire to be far more engaged at home than my father and his generation were. I was wrong. Almost immediately, I noticed how social policies, schools and health care systems all make it difficult for dads to be highly involved and engaged at home. Contradictory expectations about work and family life abound. As a fatherhood researcher with four kids of my own, I am convinced that fathers are transformative figures for children, families and communities. But a man’s mere presence, paycheck and willingness to punish misbehaving children is not nearly enough. Many of the benefits of fathering for children come from dads being nurturing, lovi...
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How Individual Rights And Government Regulation Are Both Necessary For A Free Society – Masks And Mandates
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SOCIETY

How Individual Rights And Government Regulation Are Both Necessary For A Free Society – Masks And Mandates

I’ve been thinking a lot, recently, about the tension between demanding “individual rights” – in the sense of deciding whether or not to wear a mask – and calling for more action on the part of our government to protect us from the coronavirus pandemic. I’m a political theorist, which means I study how communities are organized, how power is exercised and how people relate to one another in and between communities. I’ve realized – through talking to friends, and thinking about the protests against COVID-19-related restrictions that have taken place around the country – that many people do not understand that individual rights and state power are not really opposites. The laws and policies that governments enact set the framework for the exercise of our rights. So, inaction on the part of...
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Want To Solve Society’s Most Urgent Problems? Cash Prizes Can Spur Breakthroughs
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LIFESTYLE

Want To Solve Society’s Most Urgent Problems? Cash Prizes Can Spur Breakthroughs

Innovation is a critical part of tackling problems in areas as diverse as transportation, housing, public health and energy. But the scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs who might generate creative solutions often investigate issues or pursue economic opportunities in other less urgent fields. Incentives for science and innovation try to steer efforts toward the most pressing societal problems. Prizes – cash rewards for scientific, engineering and other achievements – are one form of incentive that has been around for a very long time. In the 18th century, for example, organizations such as the Royal Society in the U.K. awarded medals to scientists for their breakthrough research. Today, in addition to this type of scientific award, there are also prizes for solutions to diverse probl...
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American society teaches everyone to be racist – but you can rewrite subconscious stereotypes
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SOCIAL JUSTICE

American society teaches everyone to be racist – but you can rewrite subconscious stereotypes

Progress toward a more just and equitable society may be on the horizon. Since the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer in May, around the United States, millions of people have taken to the streets, statues have been felled, leaders have been fired and pressured to resign, and activists-turned-politicians have gained traction in prominent political races. But until people recognize that racism is wired into the American mind, we believe that few of these efforts are likely to actually reduce racist behavior. Our work provides a way to understand how race and society influence the brain. One of us (Waddell) is a sociologist who researches social inequality; the other (Pipitone) is a psychologist who examines the biological implications of human behavior. Our respective work...
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Twitter hack exposes broader threat to democracy and society
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SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter hack exposes broader threat to democracy and society

In case 2020 wasn’t dystopian enough, hackers on July 15 hijacked the Twitter accounts of former President Barack Obama, presidential hopeful Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian and Apple, among others. Each hijacked account posted a similar fake message. The high-profile individual or company wanted to philanthropically give back to the community during COVID-19 and would double any donations made to a bitcoin wallet, identical messages said. The donations followed. The hack on the surface may appear to be a run-of-the-mill financial scam. But the breach has chilling implications for democracy. Serious political implications As a scholar of internet governance and infrastructure, I see the underlying cybercrimes of this incident, such as hacking accounts and financial fraud,...
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