Monthly Archives: April 2016

North Carolina’s Bathroom Law: Culture War Redux

Posted on April 29, 2016 by politicaloptic

North Carolina’ recent “bathroom bill” is a classic example of legislation that creates a problem rather than solving one. Not only does it make life excruciatingly difficult for a vulnerable minority, it seems to decree general chaos. Among other stipulations about discrimination, House Bill 2 requires all transgender … Continue reading →

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What Does Bernie Sanders Mean by Socialism?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by politicaloptic

Perhaps one of the most refreshing aspects of Bernie Sanders’ campaign has been his willingness to use the word socialism, one of America’s long-standing taboos. Of course, associating himself with socialism was always going to be a tricky move for Bernie in the U.S. political framework, even though … Continue reading →

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