The Supreme Court decides to no longer limit the amount of money one can donate to a political campaign In a 5-4 decision Wednesday, April 2, the U.S. Supreme Court removed the limit on political campaign donations from individuals to federal candidates, according to a Washington Post article by Robert Barnes. The justices of the Supreme Court ruled to remove […]
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It has been 39 days since Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 disappeared. In that amount of time, relatives of the 239 people on board have been waiting to be told what became of their loved ones, whether or not they will ever see them again. The search for Flight 370 has been relentless, and multiple countries, including the United States, have […]
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70th anniversary of Normandy invasion inspires Americans to “accept nothing less than full victory” Imagine staring death in the face. Imagine knowing that you are about to die in a foreign country, and the majority of people for whom you are dying do not even know your name. Now imagine having the courage to continue on in the face of […]
Read moreIn a move that sent a constitutional conundrum to the front pages of Congress, Michigan signed the Balanced Budget Amendment Petition, forcing lawmakers to ask the question: Should a constitutional convention be initiated to discuss a balanced budget amendment for the United States? According to Article V of the Constitution, there are two ways to propose amendments to the United […]
Read moreLiberty University administrators voice opinions about the importance of student participation at the polls As I observe the students around me, I notice little things that say a lot. One of these little things is the attitudes displayed in Convocation when President Jerry Falwell urges students to vote, or when a politician speaks at Convocation. And I am not talking […]
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Last week, the U.S. branch of major Christian charity organization World Vision announced that it would recognize practicing Christians in same-sex marriages for employment opportunities. As you might have guessed, that decision did not go over too well.
A mere two days after the […]
Read moreIn a resignation that sparked uproar, Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich recently stepped down from his position at the company less than two weeks after assuming the role. Shortly after his appointment as CEO, Eich and Mozilla began taking criticism tied to a $1,000 contribution made by Eich in support of California’s Proposition 8 in 2008. The measure, which was ultimately […]
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Christian company takes the contraceptive debate to the Supreme Court, battling Affordable Care Act provisions The First Amendment’s freedom of religion clause has found its way to the U.S. Supreme Court again in the case between the craft store chain Hobby Lobby and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Hobby Lobby President Steve Green said […]
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Liberty University alumnus pens memoir-like book, opening up about how he met Jesus in unexpected places It was only about a month ago that I connected with Jonathan Merritt, a Liberty University alumnus. I began to read his work, as a journalist and author, and discovered deep conviction in his writing. It did not take long before I realized this […]
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If the GOP has any hopes of political revival in 2016, it must seek to actively engage millenials’ interests Phrases like “edgy,” “ahead of the curve,” “cutting-edge” and “hip” are not what we think when we see an advertisement, article or statement endorsing the Republican Party. It seems as if the Democratic Party has moved forward, leaving the Grand Old […]
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Government officials are becoming increasingly afraid to speak with the press under Obama’s administration I used to think the news was a form of information given to the public in an objective and truthful manner, putting accuracy and honesty first. Then I watched MSNBC after watching Fox News, and I realized I was young and naïve. As I discovered the […]
Read moreI attended my last Liberty University Coffeehouse Saturday night, March 29. Like many of my friends and fellow graduating seniors, I expected to be overcome with a bittersweet feeling watching the biannual Student Activities (SA)-held showcase for the last time. However, with each British-themed act to take the stage, the realization that this was the beginning of the end of […]
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Hollywood reconstructs Noah’s ark The year 2014 has brought the Bible to the box office with a bang. The most recent of these Bible-based epic releases was director Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah,” starring Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly. Even before “Noah” hit theaters, it received a flood of controversy and reviews from both mainstream and Christian sources. The numerous blogs, social […]
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Christian film goes beyond subculture The recent release of the movie “God’s Not Dead” has stirred Christians and non-Christians alike, causing many to run to their computers and post their thoughts and opinions on social media as to why Christian films continue to miss the mark of good filmmaking. I must agree that Christian films lack a quality that the […]
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The phrase March Madness means many things to many people, but from the sports-illiterate to the baseketball-obsessed, madness is the perfect word to summarize the emotional state that the annual NCAA basketball tournament creates. Although I do enjoy filling out what inevitably turns out to be a painfully incorrect bracket or two every March, the type of madness to which […]
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