“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” That is the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. It is an understood benefit […]
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Changes to ObamaCare reveal administration’s disregard of First Amendment America’s latest issue of Newsweek features a photo of red, white and blue contraceptive pills accompanied by bold print text, showcasing writer Andrew Sullivan’s article titled, “The Politics of Sex.” The cover is just one of many media platforms addressing the health-care debate’s current uprising. President Barack Obama’s most recent health-care […]
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Bills SOPA, PIPA serve as efforts by Congress to reign in unbridled internet freedoms The Internet — perhaps known as the most innovative invention since toilet paper, the light bulb or even Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory — generates global use from billions of members worldwide. The Internet has impacted the world in such a way that communication has […]
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The rejection of the proposed Keystone Houston Lateral Project reveals questionable political motives What comes to mind when you think of Canada? Moose? Mounties? Maple syrup? Something else that starts with an “M,” perhaps? Right now, however, the “M” word you should be thinking of is “money,” oil money specifically. First, a quick primer for those not familiar: Keystone XL […]
Read moreSetting an embargo against Iran is not the smartest way to oppose the country’s nuclear program The fighting words escalate as Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reacts to the oil embargo placed on the country by the U.S. Reuters reported that in a speech shown on state television, Khamenei promised that “Sanction will not have any impact on our determination to […]
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Just when you think life can’t get any crazier — it does. I guess, in retrospect, this may be the reason I have been so pressed to not take time for granted and to leave my anxiety at the door — but, we never do know quite why we learn the lessons we learn until we are faced with situations […]
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After the Concordia capsized, the ship’s captain is under fire for abandoning the ship and its passengers As the imminent 100th anniversary of the Titanic approaches, the death of another cruise liner caused hundreds reminiscent anguish. On Jan. 13, the Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan Island of Giglio and capsized, claiming the lives of 16 passengers, but dozens are […]
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A strict social-conservative, a tithing Mormon, a former Libertarian and a congressional D.C. native are the popular faces of this year’s group of Republican nominees, but in recent weeks their claims to fame have been slightly upstaged by the ever more popular Comedy Central comedian Stephen Colbert. On Jan. 12, Colbert announced on his show “The Colbert Report” his plan […]
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In Matthew 9:58, Jesus said, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” I am beginning to empathize with Jesus on this one. After weeks of fruitless searching online and driving through the outskirts of downtown Lynchburg, I am beginning to think that my future husband […]
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As GOP candidates drop left and right, voters are left with a handful of unappealing options to choose between How far is too far? Many already believe former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has been having the best and worst several weeks a primary candidate could ever ask for. On one hand, Romney won New Hampshire comfortably after a squeaker of […]
Read moreThe issue of obesity in America is no secret. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every three adults is obese and 17 percent of children and adolescents ages 2 to 19 are overweight. Since 1980, obesity among children and adolescents has nearly tripled. Methods such as diet and exercise are proving to be ineffective […]
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Now that 2012 has finally arrived, the world turns its watchful eye to Dec. 21. The end of the Mayan calendar, and the end of the world — or so some believe — is only 11 months away. But in all seriousness, there are some very real aspects to consider about this whole “doomsday” business. First and foremost, the Mayan […]
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“Don’t blink. Just like that, you’re six years old and you take a nap and you wake up and you’re twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife.” Yes, those are the words of a country song. Kenny Chesney to be exact. No, I am not a country fan, but the words he offered have me thinking. One month. […]
Read moreThere comes a time in your life when you can step back and smile, content with how you lived, who you loved, and what you’ve accomplished. I, on the other hand, hope I never get there. In my opinion, you can never do enough in your life. There is just too much going on, and I’ve found myself regretting the […]
Read more‘Twas the procrastinator before Christmas, and all through the stores… ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the town, every last minute shopper was wearing a frown. I come off the expressway, and what do I see? A long line of cars that wait in front of me. The garland was hung from all the street poles with care […]
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