equality – CU Independent https://cuindependent.com University of Colorado Boulder Student News Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:28:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9 https://cuindependent.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cropped-CUILOGO-white-mini-32x32.png equality – CU Independent https://cuindependent.com 32 32 Opinion: University of Hartford hate crime highlights importance of affirmative action https://cuindependent.com/2017/11/15/opinion-university-hartford-hate-crime-highlights-importance-affirmative-action/ Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:36:16 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=88542 Affirmative action provides equal access to education and increases equal-status contact among college students, reducing prejudice. By Hannah Metzger

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]]> Opinion: Redefining a traditional feminist https://cuindependent.com/2017/10/12/opinion-redefining-feminist/ Fri, 13 Oct 2017 02:32:49 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=86470 Being a feminist does not mean that a women has the choice to live her life however she wants. By Emma Shanahan

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]]> Girl on Girl: About my vagina https://cuindependent.com/2017/03/14/girl-girl-vagina/ Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:54:15 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=81835 Feminism can be very sexy, but between shouts to "free the nipple," let's not forget what exactly we're fighting for. By Dani Pinkus

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]]> CU Bluffs: #newyearnewcatcallingtechnique https://cuindependent.com/2017/01/19/cu-bluffs-newyearnewcatcallingtechnique/ Fri, 20 Jan 2017 01:59:38 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=79023 #Progressive

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]]> Preview: Women’s March on Denver to send message to incoming Trump administration https://cuindependent.com/2017/01/19/preview-womens-march-on-denver-trump/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 07:03:26 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=79011 On Saturday, thousands will march through downtown Denver in support of women's rights after Trump's inauguration. By Kristin Oh

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]]> Girl on Girl: I love men https://cuindependent.com/2016/12/01/girl-on-girl-i-love-men/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 06:37:45 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=77998 Dani Pinkus sets the record straight about the man-hating reputation feminists have acquired. This movement is about men and women alike.

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]]> Our Stance: #OscarsSoWhite https://cuindependent.com/2016/03/01/our-stance-oscarssowhite/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 04:25:38 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=71655 The lack of diverse Oscar nominees speaks volumes about Hollywood's race problem. By Emily McPeak

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]]> A call for marriage equality https://cuindependent.com/2012/11/12/a-call-for-marriage-equality/ https://cuindependent.com/2012/11/12/a-call-for-marriage-equality/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:49:14 +0000 http://www.cuindependent.com/?p=39599 Anna LoSecco on why gay marriage is not a choice for straight people to make

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]]> https://cuindependent.com/2012/11/12/a-call-for-marriage-equality/feed/ 1 Opinion: Feminism is not a four-letter word https://cuindependent.com/2012/10/01/opinion-feminism-is-not-a-four-letter-word/ https://cuindependent.com/2012/10/01/opinion-feminism-is-not-a-four-letter-word/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:44:08 +0000 http://www.cuindependent.com/?p=36726 Becky and Mira argue that associations with the word "feminism" are generally negative and incorrect. The real definition is a movement toward equality for all, and the word should be understood as such. Feminism is a word that most people should identify with.

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]]> https://cuindependent.com/2012/10/01/opinion-feminism-is-not-a-four-letter-word/feed/ 1 Slideshow: Out Boulder Pridefest 2011 https://cuindependent.com/2011/08/29/slideshow-out-boulder-pridefest-2011/ https://cuindependent.com/2011/08/29/slideshow-out-boulder-pridefest-2011/#respond Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:35:05 +0000 http://www.cuindependent.com/?p=26367 Several of the CU Independent photographers documented Boulder’s eighth annual Pridefest, kids, bondage, hula hoops, balloons and all on August 28, 2011.   [nggallery id=3 w=520 h=292]

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