Monthly Archives: March 2016

Revisiting The Democracy Wish

Posted on March 23, 2016 by

In his “Democracy Wish”, Monroe dedicates himself to answering the question of how our nation, so steadily  dreadful of a large and unaccountable government has ironically ended up with exactly what we – for all of our history – have … Continue reading →

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Sexual Exploitation: Then and Now

Posted on March 20, 2016 by

The fear and presence of sexual exploitation, while much diminished, is still an atrocity that haunts populations of the world today. In the “Classic Slave Narratives”, the looming fear of sexual exploitation (among other brutalities) leads one female character to … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Freedom

Posted on March 15, 2016 by

Freedom- (Noun) The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. Freedom has many different meanings to different people. Some teenagers may think that freedom is moving out of their parents house or … Continue reading →

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