Phony Civil Rights

07/02/2024 Wanjiru Njoya

The expansion of “civil rights” places emphasis upon “positive rights” that apply to specific groups with political privilege. This is a far cry from the concept of rights that helped build a free society in the United States.

Original Article: Phony Civil Rights

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