Two decades ago, the Supreme Court of Hawaii decided on Baehr v. Miike, ruling that same-sex couples could not be discriminated against when trying to obtain a marriage license. Recently, Hawaii just passed a bill allowing for same-sex marriages in the state; the governor only has to sign the bill into law. Two decades ago, the ruling by the Supreme Court of Hawaii was met … [Read more...] about One Nation Under Who?: Voting on Other People’s Rights
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Scrolling Scribe: Harry Potter and the Fandom Menace
Each week on Scrolling Scribe, editors will select their favorite archived articles and repost them for your reading pleasure. This week’s pick comes from managing editor Lilian Min: “As someone who loves fan culture, fan fiction included, it's always interesting to see how the 'owners' of such stories take to the attention. Some really 'get' it... and many others … [Read more...] about Scrolling Scribe: Harry Potter and the Fandom Menace
Girls on Film: The Manic Pixie Dream Girl and the Mundane Male
When I decided I was going to write a blog about female representation in movies and television, I knew the manic pixie dream girl would make its way in there sometime. Many people feel this trope is unfair and sexist and that no actual woman is like that. And while I agree with this to an extent, I find the manic pixie dream girl interesting as a character. What exactly is … [Read more...] about Girls on Film: The Manic Pixie Dream Girl and the Mundane Male
Mickey D’s and WMDs: Space Race 2.0
The space race is a marathon for which the finish line is stretched out far away, dauntingly so, somewhere in the horizon. In fact, we can’t really see the finish line. When it comes to space, can there ever truly be a finish line (maybe if we never discover how to travel at light speed)? Regardless of where this theoretical finish line may lie, the contestants of planet … [Read more...] about Mickey D’s and WMDs: Space Race 2.0
The Book Is on the Table: Where Your SAT Nightmare Comes True
Many American students complain about the college admissions system, especially with regards to the pressure to excel in standardized tests like the SATs. However, they have little to complain about when compared to students in Brazil, whose only way to prove their intelligence and preparation for college is by taking one massive standardized exam, or maybe two, for each … [Read more...] about The Book Is on the Table: Where Your SAT Nightmare Comes True