October 14, 2020
Why women should not vote for Trump
Given his track record with women—dozens of allegations of sexual misconduct, horrible rhetoric about “grabbing them by the ^ussy” and more—it should not be a surprise that Donald Trump is no friend to female voters…
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Why “Libtard” is Lazy and Offensive
“Having spent some time perusing social media in the last few weeks, I am appalled at the words some will haphazardly sling at those with whom they disagree…” Laura Finley Published in: Sierra County Prospect, LA Progressive, Cheney Free Press, Anchorage Press Date: June 22,24,25,2020 495 Words For the full article:
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On the Fetishization of Protest
“The protests that have spread across the country in the last week due to the murder of George Floyd by Officer Derek Chauvin and the far too frequent police mistreatment and abuse of people of color are undoubtedly important…” Laura Finley Published in: Sierra County Prospect, Gilmer Free Press, LA Progressive Date: 6/12/2020 526 Words […]
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The Peace Sign: A Safe Greeting and Sign of Victory over COVID!
“As the Age of COVID demands new rules of social interaction for the immediate future, a South Florida nonprofit organization has an important suggestion for how we can greet one another safely and pleasantly…” Laura Finley Published in: Anchorage Press, Counterpunch, The Smirking Chimp, The Sumter ITEM, LA Progressive, Corydon Democrat, The Chronicle Date: May […]
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Save Lives Now, Don’t Wait to Kill
“If we can save lives, shouldn’t we always? And if we can do that now rather than wait to kill someone later, why wouldn’t we do that?…” Laura Finley Published in: LA Progressive, Counterpunch, Progressive Party USA, Anchorage Press, Z Net, Black Star News, Global Diaspora News, Date: April 25,26,27,28,2020 438 Words For the full […]
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The death penalty is barbaric and ineffective
“October 10 is World Day Against the Death Penalty. That the U.S. continues to use this broken and antiquated system of (in)justice …” Author: Laura Finley Published in: Sierra County California Prospect, Gilmer West Virginia Free Press, Florence Alabama Courier Journal, LA Progressive, Counterpunch Date: 2019, October 8, 9, 10, 29 480 words For the […]
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Educators actually do “work” in the summer
“I love what I do. Being an educator is interesting, creative, and rewarding. And it is…” Author: Laura Finley Published in: Bainbridge Island Review, Counterpunch, LA Progressive, Wahpeton North Dakota Daily News, North Ogden Utah Sentinel News, Sierra County California Prospect Date: 2019, August 21, 22, 23 405 words For the full article:
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Difficult discussions, not-so-difficult answers
“There are some things we should not have to discuss with our kids. Ever…” Author: Laura Finley Published in: Bainbridge Island Review, Los Angeles City Watch, Sidney Ohio Daily News, Blooomfield Iowa Democrat, Wahpeton North Dakota Daily News, LA Progressive, North Ogden Utah Sentinel News, Concord North Carolina Independent Tribune, The Sierra County Prospect Date: […]
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VAWA and the NRA
“That Congress has not already reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is abhorrent. VAWA, which was initially signed into law by President Bill Clinton…” Laura Finley Published in: Post Independent, Counterpunch, LA Progressive, Bainbridge Island Review, The Sampson Independent, South Coast Today, DeSoto Times-Tribune, The Sierra County Prospect, Gilmer Free Press Date: 2019, April […]
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2019: The Year to Examine Toxic Masculinity
“Toxic masculinity strikes again, this time in Provo, Utah on the day of the 2019 Women’s March. Police were alerted to the problem when Christopher Cleary posted on his Facebook page that All I wanted was a girlfriend…” Laura Finley Published in: Counterpunch, Z Net, Sierra County Prospect, LA Progressive, The Good Men Project, The […]
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Congress Must Reauthorize VAWA
“That the U.S. is divided on political issues is old news. Both the Left and the Right are deeply entrenched, resulting in distrust, animosity, and political gridlock…” Laura Finley Published in: LA Progressive, Art Voice, Superior Telegram, Z Net, Counterpunch, Bainbridge Island Review, The Sentinel Echo, Sierra County Prospect, The Sunburg News, West Side Gazette, […]
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Hillary Clinton’s Defeat Became a Pink Wave
“This year Cambridge Scholar Publishers issued a book edited by Barry University professor Laura Finley and me, Trumpism: The Politics of Gender in a Post-Propitious America…” Matthew Johnson Published in: Sentinel News, The Times and Democrat, Sierra County Prospect, Gilmer Free Press, West Side Gazette, The Good Men Project, Bainbridge Island Review Date: November 14,16,20,21,28,2018 […]
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Kavanaugh Confirmed: Where Do We Go From Here?
“The dust has settled on Judge Kavanaugh’s ascension to the Supreme Court and the strong, complex emotions associated with it. Despite being the least popular, most polarizing nominee in recent memory, his legacy is far from settled. It remains to be seen whether progressives’ worst fears or conservatives’ best hopes will come to fruition…” Laura […]
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Victim Status and the Political Right
“In all honesty, there is a lot I do not understand about the Right. Although the Left is far from flawless, it strikes me that the Right is full of hypocrisy…” Laura Finley Published in: Counterpunch, Sentinel News, The Sunburg News, Bainbridge Island Review, Gilmer Free Press, LA Progressive, Medium, Tacoma Weekly Date: July 4,5,9,11,18,2018 […]
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July 2, 2018
The Most Anti-Woman President Ever
“It’s hard to imagine a presidential administration that hates women more than the current one. Not only has the President himself faced numerous sexual assault allegations…” Laura Finley and Matthew Johnson Published in: Counterpunch, Sierra County Prospect, Columbia County Observer, Sentinel News, Bainbridge Island Review, The Times and Democrat, Pagosa Daily Post Date: July 3,6,9,2018 […]
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