Kate Kraft
Kate Kraft
Recent Stories
Kraft and Skilton: An election for equality
In 1989, the term “marriage equality” had yet to enter the national vocabulary. No state recognized same-sex marriage — nor did any state constitution or federal law ban the practice. Now, near the end of 2009, same-sex marriage is legal in six states but banned by constitutional amendment in 30.
Kraft and Skilton: Stand for equality
Late in the night of Nov. 4, 2008, millions of Americans went to bed ecstatic at the election of their first black president.
Rosmarin and Kraft: In 2008, embrace banned books
The fall semester has come into full swing. We students have settled into classes and done our reading diligently. It’s beginning to get cold and football season has just kicked off. But, amid the business of the new semester, perhaps we haven’t taken the time to celebrate Banned Books Week.
Support community by registering for Elm City ID
Although undocumented immigrants do not file tax returns, the vast majority pay taxes through employers’ deductions for Social Security, state taxes and sales tax — and besides, all people deserve the most basic rights of safety and security.