May 20, 2013
11:21 p.m.
I come from a place that’s no stranger to storms, a place where Mama restocked the storm shelter each spring and where schools — from kindergarten to college — have tornado drills. We prepare because we know the rain and wind will come. ...
May 21, 2013
12:01 a.m.
Here's how I think Public Assistance should be handled.
May 20, 2013
5:24 p.m.
We as farmers and ranchers are under constant attack by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The organization – which many people wrongfully believe is associated with their local animal shelters – spends millions of dollars annuall...
May 20, 2013
12:01 a.m.
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, survivors, and rescue workers that have been affected by the recent Midwest tornadoes.If you are looking to communicate with loved ones, please use www.safeandwell.org.To send a donation via text message; Text...
May 20, 2013
5:23 p.m.
Here’s a 96-minute account of the historic Army-McCarthy hearings of 1954.
Enjoy!
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May 20, 2013
5:23 p.m.
Each year, roughly 800,000 people are arrested for marijuana offenses. That amounts to one arrest every 42 seconds, which represents a great strain on the criminal justice system.
The irony in all of this is that Americans overwhelmingly oppose stiff p...
May 20, 2013
11:18 a.m.
The Republican Party doesn’t often field black candidates for public office, but when it does, they’re usually wingnuts of the first order.
My favorite example is Alan Keyes, who was recruited from outside Illinois to carry the GOP banner a...
May 20, 2013
11:29 a.m.
I love baptisms. Baptizing infants (and those who can speak for themselves) is one of my absolute favorite things about ordained ministry. Being the conduit for establishing that indissoluble bond between an individual and Jesus is a privilege. Plus, when...
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May 20, 2013
11:18 a.m.
Writing in Scientific American, Patrick Mustain imagines THIS LETTER from the food industry to consumers:
Dear Consumers: A disturbing trend has come to our attention. You, the people, are thinking more about health, and you’re starting to do something...
