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Breaking the Rule of One with Sotomayor

By TPWrites
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The Rule of One is 2009 politically correct language for “token”. Being a woman and a person of color I’m very familiar with the Rule of One. In certain social circles, professional appointments, political positions, and other coveted placements in the US culture there has been a prevailing sentiment of “tokenism”. … »

Take Advantage of Being Disadvantaged

By TPWrites
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This Week on TOYi Talk Radio: Tim Wise, Friday June 6, 12:30pm on Blog Talk Radio
“I think whites are carefully taught not to recognize white privilege, as males are taught not to recognize male privilege,” says Peggy McIntosh to Wellsley College in her 1988… »

The American Dream is Causing Nightmares

By TPWrites
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New college graduates are entering the work force…or rather, the work force pool of candidates. Most of their lives they have been sold on the American Dream. This is a country where if you work hard enough anything is possible. Is that so? I… »


Relationship Reruns: Stop the Madness!

By TPWrites
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It makes me laugh when someone refers to me as a relationship “expert”. If I use Malcolm Gladwell’s criteria from his recent book Outliers, you must put 10,000 hours… »

TOP 10 Opinion Inequities in the US

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This morning I’ve been searching high and low to find coverage on the new reigning Miss USA, Kristin Dalton. However, all I can seem to find is the runner… »

Get That Darn Camel Through the Needle

By TPWrites
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You’ve heard it said, “Money is the root of all evil.” If you grew up in church you’ve probably heard, “It’s easier for a camel to pass through the… »