The Oxymoron of Fiscally Conservative, Socially Liberal Ideology
WEBOct 14, 2020 · Remember when you first learned of oxymorons in grade school, and you sat in class for the rest of the day thinking of new ones? They’re kind of funny, the irony that exists in a few simple words. Jumbo shrimp. Bittersweet. Deafening silence. Clearly misunderstood. Socially liberal, fiscally conservative.
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WEBAug 23, 2024 · Here’s how community members can provide feedback on Emerson’s new initiative and policies. The college is inviting community members to be involved in the conversation to “help inform the future of these policies,”. The college updated its protest policy. Some argue it’s a suppression of free speech. The college’s new policies and ...
War does not bring people together, it reinforces existing …
WEBWar does not bring people together, it reinforces existing oppression. The current war in Ukraine has left its residents in turmoil. The country’s main cities are incessantly bombed and innocent lives are being shamelessly taken. Despite the dire situation, Ukrainian officials granted themselves the authority to prioritize the lives of white ...
Increase transparency surrounding Section 12 hospitalization
WEBJan 26, 2020 · According to Massachusetts General Laws, Section 12 of Chapter 123 permits and regulates the “emergency restraint and hospitalization of persons posing risk of serious harm by reason of mental illness” and can be signed for by a physician, nurse practitioner, qualified psychiatric nurse, qualified psychologist, licensed independent clinical ...
Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ masterfully tells the story of a toymaker ...
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Julio Torres’ new film “Problemista” promotes individuality in a world that often stifles creativity. The movie, produced by A24, follows Alejandro, an aspiring toymaker from El Salvador who will stop at nothing to obtain his work visa and make his dreams a reality in the United States. In addition to playing the role of Alejandro, Torres ...
Fear-mongering in the media has spiraled out of control
WEBApr 7, 2021 · On March 25, NPR published “Few Facts, Millions Of Clicks: Fear Mongering Vaccine Stories Go Viral Online.” In the story, NPR analysts point out that while the odds of dying after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine are virtually nonexistent, articles connecting vaccines to death have been some of the most highly engaged online content in …
Student-athletes reflect on a year without Emerson sports
WEBStudent-athletes reflect on a year without Emerson sports. The women’s soccer team was one of the 14 Emerson sports teams whose season was canceled due to the pandemic. After returning to Boston from a preseason tournament in Arizona over spring break with the softball team last March, Sophia Cloonan eagerly awaited the beginning of her first ...
Michael Brown reflects on 49 years at Emerson
WEBNov 13, 2019 · A sign reading “if you think education is expensive, try ignorance” hangs in the office of Michael Brown—the first professor of color to receive tenure in Emerson’s 139-year history and the longest-serving professor at the college. Arriving from Washington D.C. to attend undergrad at Northeastern University …
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