By Carolyn Solar |Staff Writer| Reality television star and transgender woman Caitlyn Jenner has become increasingly vocal about her political ideologies during the 2016 presidential campaign. This comes shortly after transitioning from male to female last year. Unfortunately, these ideas have not resonated well with LGBT rights advocates. Jenner has made a few choices since her transition that has people scratching their heads, including her recent decision to support a candidate that typically would not support her lifestyle choices. Jenner offered to be a “trans ambassador” to U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz. Cruz has shown resistance to supporting equal … [Read more...] about Trans Ambassador Caitlyn Jenner
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Behind The Podium: Brief look at leading presidential candidates
By Chris Cauhapé |Staff Writer| As the presidential primaries draw near, it is time to consider dates, deadlines and who may lead the country for the next four years. Voters may register online, at the post office, Department of Motor Vehicles, or the local library. The last day to register is May 23. Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz: Conservative Republican. Canadian-born son of Cuban pastor and Delaware-born mother. U.S. Senator from Texas (2013-present). Extreme critic of Present Barack Obama and The Affordable Care Act. Opposes all abortion except when life of mother is threatened. Opposes same-sex unions and legalization of cannabis and comprehensive immigration … [Read more...] about Behind The Podium: Brief look at leading presidential candidates
Thousands untested rape kits
Cherae Hunt |Staff Writer Thousands of untested rape kits dating back to 1933 were found on May 11, 2015, in the Atlanta police department, according to a report by Jeff Chirico on CBS 46 in Atlanta. Police are starting to test the kits but the process could take over a year to complete, according to the police department. “Why do we have rape kits if they aren’t going to test them? I feel like if I was in that same situation as these women, my kit wouldn’t be taken seriously,” stated student Priscilla Diaz. A serial rapist is classified as a person that has raped two or more people. So far, there have been 288 serial rapists found through testing the rape kits. State … [Read more...] about Thousands untested rape kits