Category Archives: Social Issues

Posts pertaining to same-sex marriage, abortion, and other social issues.

An Afterthought No More – How the Occupy Movement Can Become Politically Effective

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Just after arriving at Union Station this afternoon, on a return trip from San Diego, I was driving through downtown Los Angeles. My parents, younger brother and I sped away from the train stop. Past Disney Hall. Past the Colburn … Continue reading →

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The Irony of Framing the Debate – How Extremism Puts Things into Perspective

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

This piece won’t be as long as usual; it’s just a thought I had. In the wake of recent debates and campaign stops, it has quickly become clear that the Republican presidential field generally errs on the side of political … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Being a Camp Counselor – Why There’s No Such Thing as a One-Sided Deal

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

For the past nine weeks, I haven’t posted on Truth Be Told because I’ve been working as a counselor at a prominent Jewish sleep away camp in Southern California. In the coming days, I will dive into what I’ve missed … Continue reading →

Posted in Eclectic Thoughts, Education, Personal Poetry, Political Goings-On, Political Polarization, Social Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Back to the Basics – What Boehner is Forgetting at the Negotiating Table

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

In Washington, a temporary budget has been agreed upon, but the debate is really just beginning. No matter what happens at the negotiating table in the weeks and months to come, conservative rhetoric – “cuts, cuts, cuts” – will not … Continue reading →

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When the Numbers Don’t Add Up – Why Man Shouldn’t Decide Woman’s Fate

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

Yesterday afternoon, the House of Representatives voted 240-185 to block federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Said House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, “The time has come to respect the wishes of the majority of Americans who adamantly oppose using taxpayer dollars … Continue reading →

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An Electorate on Edge – The Role of Patience in the Healthcare Debate

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

I drove to a coffee shop earlier today in an attempt to seclude myself from the minute-to-minute shuffle that accompanies the process of moving houses (that my family is currently wrapped up in). I had pages and pages of history … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Midterm Elections, Budget and Economics, Campaigns, Healthcare, Law, Outrageous, Political Goings-On, Political Polarization, Social Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Potency of the R-Word – As Featured on the Huffington Post

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

As featured on the Huffington Post: It hardly comes as a surprise when Ann Coulter makes an offensive comment. The conservative commentator seems to make a career of spewing language that denigrates a different party practically each week. This week’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Eclectic Thoughts, Education, International, Journalism and Media, Outrageous, Political Goings-On, Social Issues, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

When It’s Worth It – Speaking When You Can Be Heard

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

On Monday night, my SAT class stopped being just a weekly bubble-in fest. The class is made up of just two students: David, another high school Junior who goes to an ultra-religious Yeshiva type school in West Los Angeles, and … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

My ancestors immigrated from Eastern Europe to the New World. Many of them lived in North Dakota during the late nineteenth century–they tended the land and worked the fields. Several members of my contemporary family have shown interest in our … Continue reading →

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America the Eclectic

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

I don’t really know anyone who eats raw eggs. Nor do I know anyone who eats raw baking soda. The same rule seems to apply to sugar, flour, and vanilla extract. You don’t eat them raw (that’s nasty). But when … Continue reading →

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