Tag Archives: Gender

When Affirmation is Mandatory, And Silence is Oppression

Posted on June 3, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Once upon a time, we were told that we shouldn’t violate the privacy of other people’s bedrooms, and as such the state should not criminalize what goes on in said private bedroom, including the question of homosexual activity.  Such sexual … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for June 2nd, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for June 2nd, 2013

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News of the Week for May 5th, 2013

Posted on May 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for May. 5th, 2013

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Show Us On The Doll Where The Education System Touched You

Posted on April 29, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A recent controversy in Germany has resulted in the withdraw of a sexual education book… that was intended for Kindergarteners.  The book has graphic cartoons showing a couple in various states of sexual activity, including putting on a condom.  Heaven … Continue reading →

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You can’t have “Anti-Gay” Bullying if Everyone is Gay!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Under the guise of “anti-bullying,” thirteen and fourteen year old girls have been bullied and forced to ask for a “Lesbian Kiss.” “During the workshop for girls, the 13 and 14-year-olds were told to ask one another for a lesbian … Continue reading →

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The Myth of “Privilege”

Posted on April 24, 2013 by The Political Hat

     While the Boston Marathon terrorist attack brought out the best in most people, it brought out the worst from some of the more abrasive minions of the Progressive left.  The basis for this hatred and petty bitterness?  “White Privilege.”      A … Continue reading →

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The History of Political Correctness

Posted on April 22, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A brief introductory history to “political correctness,” “cultural marxism,” “critical theory,” and the Frankfurt School.      Hat Tip: Dave Blount over at Moonbattery.

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News of the Week for Apr. 21st, 2013

Posted on April 21, 2013 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for Apr. 21st, 2013

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War of Words

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Political Hat

     William Jacobson over at Legal Insurrection has a recent post on how “language is destiny, and we have lost the language.” Indeed, defining the terms that we use can be 90% of the battle over not only politics, but the … Continue reading →

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An Intellectual Monoculture Dedicated Above All to Identity Politics

Posted on April 11, 2013 by The Political Hat

Bowdoin: A Case Study of The Failure of Higher Education      A recent address given by Barry Mills, the President of Bowdoin (a small liberal arts college).  Therein he addresses an encounter with a fellow golfer who was critical of the … Continue reading →

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