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The Triple Package Review: Debunking Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld
In their newly released book, The Triple Package, Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld propose that some groups are naturally better than the others due to certain cultural traits they possess. I was on HuffPost Live to discuss the book, and Read More …
Who Is Trying to Kill Immigration Reform?
As the House GOP released their principles this week, immigration reform advocates cheered. After all, the release of principles is evidence that the House GOP is thinking about appeasing to a growing demographic, and that perhaps the beloved comprehensive immigration bill Read More …
Dedh Ishqiya – How To Make Your Regressive Audience Watch a Gay Movie
Dedh Ishqiya, the sequel to Ishqiya, is brilliant for its subtlety and in the way that viewers have been left to wonder in amazement about the relationship between Madhuri Dixit and Huma Qureshi, the two leading ladies in the movie. Here is the ultimate movie Read More …
Nigeria’s New Law Criminalizing Gays
First India, and now Nigeria. Albeit, the situation in Nigeria is far worse. Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, signed into law a draconian anti-gay bill. Same sex relationships were already illegal in Nigeria but under the new law, anyone who enters into a Read More …
Open Letter to the Immigrant Rights Movement: Our Families Can’t Wait
I am cross-posting this letter, which was initiated by DRM Action Coalition, and signed by over 80 immigrant youth leaders. You can probably still sign on here in solidarity. Buzzfeed has the story. I disagree with the false binary setup Read More …