Content by John Driessnack

Same sex couples just as qualified parents, studies say

May 4, 2010

A number of states and agencies are loathed to allow gay and lesbian parents to adopt or even grant custody after a divorce to the parent in a same-gender relationship.

Veganism has no merit compared to other diets

April 29, 2010

There are significant differences between the three and variations within them.

Open sexual expression should be extended to all

March 24, 2010

"Keep your sexuality in the bedroom" is one of the most common lines uttered in defense of discrimination.

'Don't ask, don't tell' policy allows room for abuse

March 17, 2010

We are going to critically examine the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy and conclude whether or not this is once again heterosexism at work or a legitimate consequence the military institution must undergo in order to function effectively.

America should consider strength of porn industry

February 22, 2010

Research varies, but the pornography industry in America is presumed to gross anywhere from $1 billion to $4 billion in annual revenue.

Religions must not prevent gays from membership

February 17, 2010

Religion has no place in America when it comes to legislation.

Do not hold rape victims accountable for the crime

January 28, 2010

I wrote a column several weeks back that addressed, among other things, the right of women to wear "revealing" clothing without being accused of whoredom or "asking" to be raped.

Accountability for comments necessary even in online forum

December 3, 2009

It used to be that if someone believed in something then they said it - they said it proudly and were accountable for their words.

Evolution does not preclude God

December 1, 2009

Evolution, in all honesty, is no less a theory than Newton's Laws of motion.

Racism, sexism still prevalent today despite what many think

October 26, 2009

I find the social ills of bigotry everywhere.