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Tag Archives: discrimination
JACK IS BACK – In Court, That Is
by Diane Rufino, January 29, 2023 Why do so many liberals hate religion? Why are Christian and other religious individuals so often discriminated against? Why are churches and religious organizations so frequently targeted, discriminated against, and silenced? Why are there … Continue reading
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Tagged 1st amendment, ADF, Alliance Defending Freedom, cake artist, Colorado cake artist, Diane Rufino, discrimination, first amendment, harassment, Jack Phillips, legal harassment, Masterpiece Cakeshop, Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Religion, religious liberty, transgender activist attorney, transgender attorney, transgender lawyer
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The Danger in Stereotyping Individuals
by Diane Rufino, March 26, 2022 Human beings come in all shapes, sizes, forms, and appearances, and with the passing of time, we are seeing an even greater diversity, mostly of a progressive nature. The so-called “window-dressing” is becoming more … Continue reading
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Tagged AIDS, AIDS epidemic, And the Band Played On, blacks, Diane Rufino, discrimination, Dred Scott, invidious discrimination, invidious stereotypes, Jews, Nazi Germany, race, racial discrimination, racial stereotypes, Randy Stilts, Roe v. Wade, stereotypes, unborn
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You Don’t Stop Discrimination by Instituting New Policies that Discriminate
by Diane Rufino, August 21, 2021 Many years ago, when my children were in elementary and intermediate schools, I saw something that troubled me so much that it has continued to stick in my mind. I went to Wintergreen Elementary … Continue reading
A DECLARATION Opposing the Teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in North Carolina Public Schools
by Diane Rufino, May 10, 2021 I propose, and have written, the following DECLARATION – “A DECLARATION Opposing the Teaching of Critical Race Theory in North Carolina Public Schools.” It is based on my article “CRITICAL RACE THEORY: What It … Continue reading
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Tagged Christopher Rufo, concerned parents, critical race theory, CRT, declaration, Diane Rufino, discrimination, Equity in Action plan, indoctrination, indoctrination vs. education, inherent racism, institutionalized racism, NC public schools, North Carolina, opposing critical race theory, opposing CRT, opposition to CRT, public schools, race, racism, racist, segregation, structural racism, systemic racism, Wake County public school system, white privilege, whiteness
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A RESOLUTION to Oppose the Teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in North Carolina Public Schools
by Diane Rufino, May 7, 2021 I propose, and have written, the following Resolution – “A RESOLUTION to Oppose the Teaching of Critical Race Theory in North Carolina Public Schools.” It is based on my article “CRITICAL RACE THEORY: What … Continue reading
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Tagged Christopher Rufo, concerned parents, critical race theory, CRT, Diane Rufino, discrimination, Equity in Action plan, indoctrination, indoctrination vs. education, inherent racism, institutionalized racism, NC public school system, North Carolina, opposition to ciritical race theory, opposition to CRT, race, racial, racist, resolution, segregation, structural racism, systemic racism, Wake County public school system, white privilege, whiteness
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SUPREME COURT WATCH: The Supreme Court Hears its Second Challenge to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Does it Protect Transgenders?)
by Diane Rufino, October 10, 2019 The Supreme Court just began its 2019-2020 term on Monday, October 7. The following day, on Oct. 8, the justices heard oral arguments in two potential landmark cases, both challenges to Title VII of … Continue reading
Religious Liberty is Still Under Attack
(Photo Credit – Matthew Staver for The New York Times) by Diane Rufino, January 11, 2019 GREAT NEWS !! But first the bad news: Religious liberty continues to be in jeopardy in Colorado, the home of Christian baker and … Continue reading
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Tagged ADF, Alliance Defending Freedom, anti-discrimination laws, cake artist, Christian baker, Christian baker refuses to bake cake for transgender, Christian cake artist, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, Colorado cake artist, Colorado Christian cake artist, Colorado Civil Rights Commission, compelled speech, Diane Rufino, discrimination, expressive speech, first amendment, free exercise of religion, free speech, hostility towards religion, intolerance, intolerance towards religion, Jack Phillips, LGBT, LGBT case against Christian baker, LGBT lawsuit, LGBT supporters, Masterpiece Cakeshop, Phillips v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, religious intolerance, religious liberty, religious tolerance, Supreme Court, tolerance, tolerance goes both ways
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The Persistent Racist Accusations of the NC NAACP and its Continued Attempts to Frustrate a Voter ID Law in North Carolina
(Photo source: Associated Press and the Virginian Pilot) by Diane Rufino, December 4, 2018 On November 6, an amendment to the North Carolina constitution requiring voters to present a photo identification for voting in person (the “Voter ID” amendment) passed … Continue reading
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Tagged 14th amendment, 15th amendment, 2013 NC voter ID law, 2018 NC voter ID law, 4th Circuit opinion on NC voter ID law, Crawford v. Marion County, Diane Rufino, discrimination, disenfranchisement of black voters, election fraud, Jay Delancy, NC General Assembly, NC legislature, NC NAACP, NC photo ID, NC photo ID law, NC Voter ID, NC voter ID amendment, NC Voter Integrity Project, North Carolina, North Carolina NAACP, photo ID and 14th amendment, photo ID and 15th amendment, photo ID law, preclearance, racism, racist photo ID, racist voter ID, Rev. Anthony Spearman, Shelby v. Holder, strict photo ID law, suprpression of black votes, voter fraud, Voting Rights Act
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Phillips v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission: Will the Supreme Court Leave the First Amendment Intact?
Photo: Take by Diane Rufino on December 5, 2017, of Jack Phillips and his attorney, Kristin Waggoner, outside the Supreme Court building after Oral Arguments. by Diane Rufino, March 9, 2018 We’ve all heard of the case of the … Continue reading
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Tagged ADF, Alliance Defending Freedom, cake artist, Christian baker, Colonel Noel Francisco, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, compelled speech, compelled speech doctrine, custom wedding cakes, David Cole, deeply-held religious beliefs, Diane Rufino, discrimination, expression, expressive speech, first amendment, Frederick Yarger, Free Exercise, free expression, free speech, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, gay marriage, gay rights, Jack Phillips, Justice Kennedy, Kristin Waggoner, Masterpiece Cakeshop, Obergefell, Obergefell v. Hodges, oral arguments, Phillips v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, religious liberty, Ryan T. Anderson, same-sex marriage, Supreme Court, traditional marriage, wedding cakes
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The Hypocrisy, and Unconstitutionality, of Affirmative Action Policies at Ivy League Universities
by Diane Rufino, November 22, 2017 As most of you may know, I take education very seriously. It is directly linked to the absolute right (fundamental right) to the pursuit of happiness, including … Continue reading
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Tagged 2009 Princeton study, admissions preferences, affirmative action, college admissions, Diane Rufino, discrimination, discrimination against Asians, equal protection, Harvard, ivy league, race based decision, reverse discrimination, Students for Fair Representation
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