Kelly Cosby

Human Rights and Legal Issues Columnist

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Kelly is a senior from Overland Park majoring in political science and English. This is her sixth semester as an opinion writer for The Kansan. Kelly focuses her column on human rights and social justice issues on local, national and international levels.

Recent Stories

Cosby: University needs to address gender equality

On this year's anniversary of the February Sister's occupation of Wescoe, improvements still need to be made in order to achieve gender equality.

Cosby: Point counterpoint: National Defense Authorization Act

Cosby argues that President Obama should have vetoed the recently signed National Defense Authorization Act because it violated human rights.

Cosby: Point counterpoint: Voter ID Regulations - from the Left

A new law recently signed into effect requires Kansas voters to present photo identification to cast a vote. Two columnists debate about the law's photo identification requirement.

Cosby: Speech helps society

Even hateful and racially charged speech is and should be protected.

Does gender matter in politics?

Kelly Cosby and Billy McCroy discuss women in politics.

Cosby: Domestic violence most prevalent in college

Women who are 16-24 years old are more likely to be domestically assaulted

Cosby: Don't ignore domestic violence issues

It's important to realize that sexual abuse is more common than we think it is.

Cosby: Saudi Arabia not alone in gender inequality

Recent feminine progress in Saudi Arabia illuminates issues close to home.

Cosby: Peaceful protestors fly flags without poles

Peaceful protestors are protected in America, even when out free speech rights are tampered with.

Cosby: Fourth rescheduling of execution date shows system’s flaws

Troy Davis' case is clear representation of how flaws in the justice system make the use of capital punishment unjustifiable.

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