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- Dan Savage's Remarks About the Bible are Not So ShockingDan Savage, the syndicated advice columnist behind the “It Gets Better Project” has apologized for remarks he made after several students walked out on a lecture that he was giving. What did he say that was so offensive that the students walked out?
EPA's Armendariz Resigns for Revealing Crucify CommentArmendariz's crucify reference is telling far beyond the historical reference.- Lesbian Scout Leaders' Eviction Puts the Boy Scouts Back on the National StageJennifer Tyrrell of Bridgeport, Ohio has been evicted due to her lesbian orientation. The Boy Scouts of America and their "morally straight" oath has gained national attention once again as Gay Rights Activists get involved.
- For Classified Osama Bin Laden Photos, Compromise Must Be ReachedThe death of Osama bin Laden still creates controversy in the United States.
- Dick Clark Had Something Most Stars Don't: Lateral LongevityDick Clark had something for everyone. He will be missed.
- George Zimmerman: Will He Ever Be Free?George Zimmerman is being tried in the court of public opinion. Can we, as a people, allow him his freedom today as he leaves his jail cell on bail and at any time in the future should that be the decision of the court?
- Meeting Mike Wallace in Under 60 MinutesI didn't get 60 minutes, I got 10, but I didn't have to share my time with millions of people. It was one on one, Mike Wallace and me. I was surprised to meet him, but I don't know why, considering the previous 48 hours.
- Tyson Douses the Martin Tragedy with Even More Hateful RhetoricMike Tyson can't help but to add his feeble thoughts on the Trayvon Martin case.
Savings a Waiting Game for Hybrid OwnersIn a recent article in the New York times a study shows it may take as long as 27 years for the Chevy Volt to start paying for itself.- DOJ Complies with Court Over ‘Judicial Activism’ Remarks, but How Did We Get Here?According to CNN, the DOJ complied with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals order to submit a three page single-spaced letter by noon on Thursday, right before the deadline. How did it get to this point?
- Why I Oppose the Individual Mandate in the Health Care OverhaulThe wisdom of Ronald Reagan must be considered in the constitutionality of the health care overhaul.
- A 'Honey' of a LawsuitMore than 75 percent of the honey sold in U.S. grocery stores has been subjected to ultra-filtration and therefore lacks pollen. Without pollen, honey’s health benefits are lost. Discover how "funny honey" is made and why it is still on store shelves.
Questions of Freedom of Speech in the Wake of Police Officers’ Comments on the Trayvon Martin CaseAt least two police officers who are not involved in the investigation of the Trayvon Martin shooting have publicly commented on the case. Officer Giroir of the New Orleans Police Department and Sgt. Ervens Ford of the Miami PD both went public.- New EPA Rule Effectively Kills New Coal Plant ConstructionProposed on Tuesday, President Obama’s contentious new EPA rule seeks to abate carbon dioxide emissions by prescribing stringent standards on new coal-fired power plants.
'The Hunger Games' -- Why Katniss is like Sarah Palin'The Hunger Games,' the smash hit film about a future oppressive government that forces teenagers to fight to the death, is heavy with allegory and political subtext. But what allegory and subtext depends on the eye of the beholder.- What Happens if the Supreme Court Only Invalidates the Individual Mandate?This week, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments with regards to the Obama administration's healthcare legislation. I examine the consequences for Americans if the Court chooses only to invalidate the individual mandate portion of the bill.
- Taliban Using Bales Case to Manipulate Afghan PeopleThe Taliban claims to want justice in the case of Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, but the only thing it really wants is unfettered power and control over the Afghan people.
- Technology Doesn't Eliminate the Need for EducationThe article explores the need for parents and teachers to educate kids about the technology that is so prevalent in their lives.
U.S. Should Steer Clear of Israel’s Misguided Fashion Industry PolicingIsrael's new law banning ultra-thin models is baseless government interference. Runway models are not the source of eating disorders.- 'Political Correctness' Would Have Saved Trayvon Martin's LifeThe tragic death of Trayvon Martin demonstrates political correctness isn't a war over words; it's a war over ideas. And people are dying.
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- Confessions of a Frazzled MomIn my battle to balance a full time job, raising two young boys, and taking care of the house, I often feel as though I am coming up short in all areas. How can a working mom find some balance (and sanity)?
- This Memorial Day You Can Save a Life in Famine-Threatened West AfricaThis Memorial Day is a time to remember lost loved ones. It's also a time when people can rally to save the lives of millions of people threatened by starvation in the Sahel region of Africa.
- Despite an Apparently Tight Race, Victory Should Be Obama's This NovemberThe conventional wisdom is that this is going to be a close election, a squeaker. However, given that Romney has a number of liabilities, Obama's victory may be by a wider margin than many think.
- A World Without Books?Once upon a time, books were a symbol for intellectual thinkers and shared ideas. Now, as time has passed and fashion, trends, and technology has evolved, the demand for books has dwindled. What does the future hold for literary exchange of thought?
- Classroom Instruction or Classroom Indoctrination?When has school been about pushing personal ideals on impressionable kids, instead of teaching from the facts, learning from history as to not make the same mistakes?
- What's Up with Arizona's Republicans? Obama on the Ballot but Birthers PersistDespite all the controversy and time and time again proof of Obama’s citizenship, the birther issue in Arizona and elsewhere goes unabated. Obama wins a place on Arizona’s ballot, while Mitt Romney embraces Donald Trump
- Atheists Nationwide Have a Message for Believers in the Form of BillboardsThe Dallas–Fort Worth Coalition of Reason in Texas is one of the latest states to attempt to to raise public awareness by mounting billboards. Billboards that some say mock believers.
Can NFL Players Help Gay Rights Causes?What impact can entertainers and athletes have on our collective social attitudes toward gay rights?- Euro Pricing in More Drama, Less About the Drachmathe way the Euro is tanking, it most likely is pricing exits from other countries, including the PIIGS nations.
- New Opinion Poll About Abortion Rights Spells Trouble for Pro-Choice CandidatesThis article describes the recent Gallup Poll Results for Abortion rights that was released on May 23, 2012 and offers opinion and commentary as to how this may effect the presidential election in November.
- My Wife Is GayGay marriage is in the headlines again. As some states solidify that a union is only between a man and a woman, I am fortunate to live in a state where gay marriage is legal. My wife is an amazing person, mother, and officer of the law. She is also gay.
- Business Nonsense: A Poem About Companies TodayA poem about the way people are being treated across the country regarding jobs and fake reports.
- Bayern Munich Vs. Chelsea: UEFA Champions League Final: May 19, 2012Bayern and Chelsea put their hearts on their sleeves. In the end, every player tried to reach the trophy but Cech saves, Drogba’s goals, Cole’s runs, Lampard’s passes were just a little more than Bayern could handle. Schweinsteiger has my condolences.
Fifteen Awesome Donna Summer Songs You Probably Never HeardThe catalog of Donna Summer is long and deep, and is filled with many great tunes that many have never even heard before. The singer endured long after the days of disco, and recorded many songs that have been unfortunately overlooked...- Facebook Fizzle Not SurprisingFacebook's IPO did not live up to its hype. The reasons might have more to do with Facebook and the social networking business than is generally acknowledged. Investors might well wonder what exactly is the product, other than advertising potential.
- Distracted DrivingWhat I believe of Distracted Driving.
- U.S. Treasuries – a Win / Win or Irrational Situation?The 10 year U.S. treasury rate is less than 2%. Is this good for the U.S., for the lenders, for the U.S. economy, for the global recovery? Based on the volume, seems like a win-win but the irrational effects are significant.
- Why Are Churches so Scared of Gay Marriage?COMMENTARY | With all of the problems in the world which could be at least partially eased with an organized, mobilized, and well-financed army of concerned citizens, why is preventing gay people from marrying such a big issue for so many churches?
- Heroic High School to Offer Condoms During PromCOMMENTARY | Rather than take the unrealistic approach to teen sex such as another failed “abstinence program,” Bedford-Stuyvesant Prep, a Brooklyn, N.Y. High school is dealing with the reality of teen sex as it really is and will offer their students...
- Book Review: 50 Popular Beliefs that People Think Are True by Guy P. Harrison, Prometheus Books 2012Guy P. Harrison is an outspoken skeptic, author an journalist. The book examines 50 common beliefs and examines them based on what we know from current scientific research and study.
