On AlterNet: identity

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "identity"

NYC Marathon Raises Question of Who Is American Enough?

James E. Johnson, Jr., Imagine 2050. November 4, 2009.

Who gets to choose who is American or American enough? And how will they choose?

Rethinking Sexism: How Trans Women Challenge Feminism

Julia Serano, AlterNet. August 5, 2008.

The world's largest annual women-only event excludes trans women, sparking a debate among feminists about sexism and privilege.

Dear Progressives: Stop Slamming Identity Politics

Jill Filipovic, AlterNet. February 7, 2008.

Identity influences every voter, and progressives need to stop adopting right-wing rhetoric when discussing race and gender.

Congress Needs to Stop School Bullies

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. September 17, 2007.

Bullying has dangerous ripple effects: the twisted killers in the Virginia Tech and Columbine High School tragedies were bullied before turning violent themselves.

Gay and Christian: Not a Contradiction

Gwynne Watkins, Nerve.com. December 1, 2006.

The director of the first gay Christian summer camp on sexuality, religion and turning the political tide.