Monthly Archives: June 2015

Speaking Before Thinking – Reactions to the Obergefell Decision

Posted on June 30, 2015 by hbreck

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on the case of Obergefell v. Hodges. It was actually a merging of several cases across multiple states, but was spearheaded by one Jim Obergefell of Ohio. He … Continue reading →

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Media Multitasking

Posted on June 29, 2015 by hbreck

Social media is a wonderful tool. Anyone can use it. That, sadly, is also its biggest drawback. I tend to accumulate pet peeves using sites like Facebook and Twitter. Mostly, it’s just opinions and posts that irritate me. Not really … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Quick post | Tagged civil liberties, civil rights, gay rights, global warming, human rights, issues, LGBT rights, media, national security, news, nuclear threat, racial equality, rights, Social Justice, Vladimir Putin | Leave a comment

Stars and Scars – The Real Meaning of the Confederate Battle Flag

Posted on June 24, 2015 by hbreck

It’s interesting how one issue triggers another. The tragic and disgusting murders of 9 people at a South Carolina church last week have jump-started the recurring debate over the Confederate flag. Specifically, where and when it’s flown, and the meaning … Continue reading →

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A brief thought on Caitlyn Jenner and the media

Posted on June 2, 2015 by hbreck

Facebook, one of my guilty pleasures, has been dominated this week by discussions on Caitlyn Jenner and her transition from a man to a woman. Naturally, opinions have been mixed, but one very common opinion has been perplexing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Entertainment, Media, Quick post | Tagged Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner, celebrity gossip, civil rights, media, social acceptance, transgender | 2 Comments

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