Author Archives: cderise

Criminal Court

Posted on April 28, 2010 by cderise

Christopher DeRise My ultimate goal in life is to become a lawyer, so personal this was by far the most interesting field trip I have ever been on. I was always curious to know what it was like to be … Continue reading →

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Recurring Grief

Posted on April 21, 2010 by cderise

Christopher DeRise Over a week ago in Russia, a Polish plane went down holding the Polish president and 96 other influential Polish citizens. These Polish elite were going to commemorate the massacre that took place during World War 2, in … Continue reading →

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Exclusion To Immigrants

Posted on April 14, 2010 by cderise

America has always prided itself on continuing the American dream, a country with pure, and naturalized citizens. Laws passed in the country, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 continuously undercut the efforts of immigrants to assimilate and prosper in … Continue reading →

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Adjusting the Course

Posted on April 7, 2010 by cderise

Prior to signing up for this course, I was under the impression that we would just be taking a traditional English course. Obviously this was not the case and we are geared toward the issue of race and justice. This … Continue reading →

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Recurrent Racism

Posted on March 16, 2010 by cderise

Racism is a recurrent ideology with consequences which are ignored by many, understood by some, and fought by few. The effects of this system of inequality are seen in many aspects of life, but especially in justice. Because we constantly … Continue reading →

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Ward Churchill Celebrating Columbus Day

Posted on March 10, 2010 by cderise

We have gone over, and analyzed this essay several times in class, and written a previous blog on it. Physical exposure to this essay does not necessarily eliminate internal impact. I am still amazed by the language and the shock … Continue reading →

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Racism in Justice: The True Hierarchy of Inequality

Posted on March 2, 2010 by cderise

Legal justice is largely engulfed by prejudice ideas and racist tendencies. While some people choose to ignore the prevalence of racism in our daily lives, and especially in our justice system, it impacts the lives of millions.Sociologists have performed studies … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Turn a Blind Eye

Posted on February 21, 2010 by cderise

Chris DeRise “Lets Spread the Fun Around” and “Confronting Columbus Day” by Ward Churchill were two very moving writings that really inspired thought. They allowed someone who watches football all the time, a different perspective. His article “Confronting Columbus Day” … Continue reading →

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