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The Problem with Glenn Beck's America
Submitted by JStrand on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:30
I feel like I would be remiss if I didn’t write something about Glenn Beck’s “Restoring Honor” rally that took place this past weekend on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. I’m going to put it straight out there, I’m not here to bash the rally. In fact, on a couple fundamental levels I actually like the idea of it.
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More Than Just Glam at the Emmy's
Submitted by Erin on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 12:30
Las night was the 62nd annual Emmy awards and among the smiling couples and gorgeous gowns, an award was presented that had nothing to do with acting or writing or producing. George Clooney became the fourth recipient of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, created in 2002 by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Racism Back in Fashion?
Submitted by JStrand on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 21:28
I’m sure by now we are all tragically acquainted with the battle over the mosque to be built near Ground Zero. What began as a generally well-accepted construction project somehow turned into a media blitz and then a public battle as, this past weekend, dueling protests (both against the mosque and for it) met on the street outside the designated construction site. Of course, the fight isn’t just over the mosque; if it were just about the mosque I doubt enough people would have cared to even stage a small rally.
When Did the Constitution Become Just a Suggestion
Submitted by Erin on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 02:43
Over the last month, what started as a single-city issue has grown into a national debate over religious freedom and American rights. The proposed building of a mosque in New York City, very close to Ground Zero, has divided the country into those who feel a Muslim-focused building has no place near a place where those of the same beliefs killed 3,000 Americans, and those who feel that freedom of religion trumps any individual opinions on what people should be allowed to do.
Growing Up Doesn't Always Mean Being a Grown Up.
Submitted by Erin on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 12:30
Growing up, every child had the ambition to become a superhero, whether it was Batman or Wonder Woman. Unfortunately, that dream got pushed to the side along with being a princess or a Transformer. We grew up and became more realistic successes, going to school or working, becoming contributing members of society.
