Democracy is often viewed as the best form of government, but when taken to the extreme, absolute democracy can actually enable tyranny. This is because, in an absolute democracy, the majority holds unchecked power and can use it to oppress minority groups. This can happen when […]
We recommend reading Dr. King’s 1963 “Letter From a Birmingham Jail” and “Why We Can’t Wait”, published in 1964.
We know that ending qualified immunity makes things change immediately. Why do we fear this change?
The phrase “the consent of the governed” is a fundamental principle of the Live and Let Live philosophy, which holds that the legitimate authority of any government is derived from the consent of the people it governs. The inverse is also true – government should have […]
Marriage rights and gun rights are often seen as vastly different issues, with one being a matter of civil rights and the other being a matter of public safety. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that these two rights are actually quite similar in nature. […]
Yesterday Tony Dungy tweeted an insensitive comment in reply to some schools in Minnesota putting feminine hygiene items in boys locker rooms. Dungy later deleted the tweet, and I’ll assume that he is remorseful. I’m sure, Dungy, who’s 18 year old son committed suicide in 2005, […]
A professor was let go from her job after showing a class an artwork depicting the Prophet Muhammad. She is now suing her former university, alleging religious discrimination and defamation. The basic facts of the case are that Erika Lopez Prater taught an art history class […]
We see the seasons change every 3 months, regardless of whether we approve or not. Yet sometimes we can be resistant to other people trying to change. The power of change refers to the ability to alter or transform something, whether it be an individual, a […]
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The founding principles of Let.live are Consent Culture, Tolerance and Change. On Dr. Kings birthday it’s important to remember that he was assassinated because he was a voice for change. Dr. King stood for the best of American ideals. As he said in his Letter from […]