Sheryl Young
Freelance writer since 1997; Featured Political Contributor for Yahoo!; Tampa Tribune Community Columnist/Blogger; Chicken Soup for the Soul; Amy Foundation National Writing Award; happy wife, proud step-mom. Faith-Inspired Blog: http://20-20faithsight.blogspot.com.
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Should Conservatives Disagree with Justice Ginsburg?This conservative doesn't disagree with much of what Ginsburg said, but not for the reasons one might think.
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Religious Insurers Claim 'Obamacare Gives Us One Year to Abandon Our Faith'A recent decision by the Dept. of HHS ignores religious pleas for an exemption from providing contraceptions, instead granting only a one-year stay.
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Internet Sweepstakes Cafe Gambling Vote Stalls in Central Florida CountyThe legalities of Internet Sweepstakes Cafes are questioned by Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners as well as citizens and organizations.
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Author Max Lucado Says 'God Wants You in His Story'In an interview exclusively for YCN News, Lucado discusses the church and America's view of Christianity.
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With B4U-ACT, Pedophilia Takes a Step Toward Being Considered NormalKey words being used by an organization could serve to de-sensitize our society toward the crime of pedophilia.
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Florida Teacher Reinstated After Facebook ControversyThe teacher has been reinstated on the basis of his freedom of speech.
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Israeli Deaths, Delta-Saudi Co-Op Cause Holocaust Center Red FlagsSimon Wiesenthal representative speaks out on behalf of not only Jewish people, but others of religious faith.
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Facebook Remark on Gay Marriage Gets Florida Teacher in TroubleA Florida teacher's Facebook remark on gay marriage has gotten him suspended.
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Discovery Channel Proves God Doesn't ExistThe Discovery Channel, using Stephen Hawking's theory, claims it has proven once and for all that there is no God.
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Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Threatens 400 Percent Rate HikeFlorida's state-run insurance company, Citizens, is proposing a 400% rate hike due to costly sinkhole claims.
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American Atheists' Cross Lawsuit Shows PC HypocrisyAmerican Atheists filed a lawsuit to have two beams shaped like a cross removed from the WTC Memorial.
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Weight Loss Contest Pays Cash in Florida, Other States to Slim DownA company called HealthyWage is paying weight loss contest participants who lose the most weight.
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Gruesome Abortion Case Results in Millions Awarded to MotherA jury has found in favor of the mother of a child born disabled following a botched abortion.
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Florida Redistricting Meetings Invite Citizens' OpinionsFlorida lawmakers are holding a series of meetings to get citizens' opinions on redistricting.
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Extreme Couponing Results in Theft of Florida NewspapersRash of thievery of Sunday newspaper coupons is affecting Florida's economy.
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Campus Crusade for Christ Drops Religious Connotations from NameCampus Crusade for Christ International is changing their name to "cru" within their U.S. ministries. Why drop Christ?
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Feuding Florida Reps West, Wasserman Schultz Demand Apology from Each OtherTwo U.S. House reps from Florida are squabbling over who verbally hurt who first.
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Pro-Life Victory Protects Pregnancy Clinics' Free SpeechA New York judge placed an injuction against a city law that disrupts pro-life clinics' free speech.
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'Average Joe' Candidate: 'America Has No Stomach for War'In this final Q&A interview, Gerwitz discusses pulling troops out of Afghanistan and 'separation of church and state.'
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'Average Joe' Candidate says Dems, GOP Manipulate the SystemMatthew Gerwitz, who's challenging the establishment party candidates, answers more questions.
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'Average Joe' Enters 2012 U.S. Presidential RaceThis is an exclusive first interview with a new U.S. presidential candidate.
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GOP Presidential Debate: No Clear Winners, But Some High SpotsWhile a cut-and-dry debate winner wasn't so obvious, there were some "most" moments that evolved during the two-hour event:
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Sarah Palin's 'One Nation' Tour Reminds Americans to Know Their CountryPalin insists her tour is not a kickoff to a president campaign, but instead focuses on her program "Fundamental Restoration of America."
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Attacks on Student Graduation Speeches ContinueAmericans who want to abolish public religious activity are misunderstanding the U.S. Constitution.
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New 'American Idol' and Runner-Up Give God the GloryGod and Jesus have often received credit from contestants on "American Idol" seasons.
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American Legion Defends Utah's 'Illegal' CrossesJust in time for Memorial Day, the veterans' group wants to defend crosses on public property honoring fallen Utah highway patrol officersAlso published on: -
Rick Scott to Nancy Pelosi: 'I Want My Florida Waiver'On Sunday, Rick Scott added his voice to the complaint that Nancy Pelosi gives health care waivers to her own district.
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San Francisco Committee Will Allow Vote on Male CircumcisionCome November, San Francisco's registered voters will get the chance to voice their opinion on banning male child circumcision in their city.
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Wrestling Icon 'Macho Man' Randy Savage Dies in Florida Car CrashThe champion wrestler known as "Macho Man" Randy Savage died in a car crash in Florida on Friday. He was 58 years old.
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Florida Layoffs Leave Teachers' Union Unable to Protect WorkersDue to deep state budget cuts, Pasco County told 514 school employees not to return in September. More layoffs may come in Hillsborough County and around the state.Also published on:
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ACLU Threatens Lawsuits Against Graduations in Religious BuildingsThe ACLU doesn't want any public school graduations taking place in buildings which house religious symbols or artwork.
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Obama Sending Mixed Messages to Wavering Jewish SupportersPresident Obama has done what some may consider "throwing a bone" to the Jewish population after Hillary Clinton slapped Israel with a demand to pay taxes to Palestinian Authority.
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Doomsday Prediction Adds to Christianity's Bad ReputationTrying to pinpoint a certain "judgement day" is unbiblical and unbecoming to the Christian community.
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Can Male Circumcision Be Banned in San Francisco?The San Francisco Elections Commission may discuss at this Wednesday's meeting whether to propose an amendment to a November ballot which would ban the practice of circumcising male babies.
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Homelessness in Florida: The Crisis ContinuesHomelessness has doubled in Florida since 2009, resulting from job losses due to the economic crisis.
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Gay Navy Marriages: Here Yesterday, Gone TodayThe Navy announced Monday it would allow clergy to perform gay marriages in states where legal as soon as DADT is formally lifted. By Wednesday, the order was retracted.
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Boehner to Wealthy Senior Citizens: Pay Your Own Medicare CostsIn speaking to an affluent group in New York, John Boehner stated he felt wealthy Americans should help the economy by paying their own Medicare expenses.
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Florida Citizens Brace for Higher Phone BillsAlready financially strapped, Floridians are now being confronted with landline phone charge caps being deregulated. Deregulation in other industries has led to soaring prices.
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Superman Becomes World Poster Boy for Political CorrectnessIn a new Superman Action Comic, Superman supposedly rejects his American citizenship and wants to be just a citizen of the world.
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Are CFL Light Bulbs Eco-Friendly or Human Hazards?A comparison of stories on the pros and cons of CFL light bulbs, which will be mandatory by 2014. Should the environment outweigh human health?
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Obama Hosted Easter Prayer Breakfast; Is Nat'l Day of Prayer Next?President Obama is criticized when he does something for a religious group, and criticized when he doesn't. What will his move be on the National Day of Prayer, May 5?
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Rick Scott's Plan to Cut Citizens Insurance Imperils HomeownersFlorida Gov. Rick Scott intends to downsize Citizens, the state-run, last-chance insurance carrier for many Floridians.
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Pharmacists Win Illinois 'Rights Of Conscience' CaseTwo pharmacists who object to dispensing contraceptive drugs on the basis of their religious values and rights of conscience have won their case.
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National Day of Prayer is Legal, Says Seventh Circuit CourtThe Seventh U.S. Circuit Court has ruled against the Freedom From Religion Foundation's claim that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. The court ruled no harm could be proven and "hurt feelings" wasn't adequate standing.Also published on:
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Christians, Jews, Muslims: Whose Rights Are Being Violated?While Peter King holds hearings on Muslim radicalization of America, Durbin holds hearings on King. Question invoked by players: Where do Christian and Jewish rights stand?
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Rash of Painted Swastikas Hit Ohio, FloridaA rash of pained swastikas has hit six neighborhoods in Ohio and a family in Florida, following a Jan. 2011 and Aug. 2010 attack in Ohio and N.Y.
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Florida Teen Allegedly Stabbed School Staff Member, Made BombsA middle schooler in Florida may be charged with attempted murder, and the possession and manufacturing of firebombs.
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U.N. Called Upon to Relieve Israel of War Crimes ChargesJudge Richard Goldstone rescinds his U.N. committee's charges against Israel in an op-ed only; U.N. should consider formally rejecting the 2009 report.
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Sexy Little Girls Promoted by Abercrombie & FitchA&F's latest controversial sales tactic targets pre-pubescent girls with sexy padded, "pushed up" bras. Parents who send their little girls shopping may ask, where is my money going, and what is there to push up?
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Ohio School Cancels Christian Tea Party SpeakerAn Egyptian Christian who speaks out against extreme Islamic terrorism, and the event he was scheduled to speak at, found themselves cancelled from their original public school venue.
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Florida's Political Rising Stars for 2012A review of colorful and ambitious Florida political up-and-comers.Also published on:
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Republican Presidential Hopefuls: Tim Pawlenty and Mitt RomneyWhat are the chances for Tim Pawlenty and Mitt Romney in 2012, against each other and against President Obama?Also published on:
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Is Florida Judge Wrong in Sharia Law Case?A Florida judge has ordered Muslims to arbitrate a civil case among themselves, stoking fear that Sharia law is coming to America.Also published on:
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Florida House Subcommittee Passes 'Woman's Right to Know ActA state house subcommittee has passed a new version of the ultrasound bill that was vetoed by governor Crist in 2010.
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Homeschooled Christian Girl Court-Ordered to Public SchoolA father wanted his Christian ex-wife to relinquish homeschooling of their daughter due to fear she wasn't being socialized.
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Obama to Speak at Fla. Graduation; How Do Schools Get Presidents to Speak?Miami Dade College is famous worldwide, but how can another school obtain the president as a graduation speaker?
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What Americans Can Learn from Japan's CitizensAmericans have so many government availabilities. And we saw during Katrina how hard it is without modern amenities. What would we do in Japan's situation?
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Grandy Resigns Talk Show After Apparent Dispute Over Wife's Islam CommentsFred Grandy, formerly known as U.S. Congressman and "Gopher" on "The Love Boat" has resigned his talk show.
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What the Bible says (or doesn't say) about quakes, natural disasters and 'End Times'Japan's earthquake, already the fourth such disaster this year, is adding fuel to the fire of "end times" speculation.
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Newsmax Accused of Kowtowing to Conservative Florida PoliticiansA group called "Media Matters" has accused Newsmax of donating to conservative Florida politicians and only putting those politicians in a positive light.
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King Begins Hearings on Muslim America's RadicalizationRep. Peter King defends and begins the Homeland Security Committee's hearings on extreme Islamic terrorism.
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ACLU Defends Christian Students' Ten Commandments PostersIn a rare move, the ACLU will work on the same side as a legal firm that often fervently defends the free speech rights of Christians.
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Florida 9-Year-Old Dies from Popular 'Choking Game'The choking game, known by various other names, is a dangerous attempt to choke oneself to near-asphyxiation for the purpose of achieving a high, ethereal feeling.
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Obama's View of DOMA Challenges More Than Religious Gay Marriage ArgumentsPresident Obama's self-proclamation that DOMA is unconstitutional has people questioning whether he considers himself "above the law."
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Abortion and Contraception News - Plan B Age Limit to Drop, Leading Abortionist Turned Pro-Lifer DiesA no-white-gloves commentary: Makers of Plan B want little girls to buy it. Ex-abortion doctor, who spent 30 years being ridiculed for trying to reverse what he helped to start, passes away. -
Bernard Nathanson, Former Leading Abortion Activist Turned Pro-Lifer, DiesDr. Bernard Nathanson is known for coining the phrase "pro-choice."
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'Plan B' Morning After Pill Makers Want to Eliminate Age Limit for PurchaseMakers of Plan B have asked the FDA to be able to sell Plan B over-the-counter to girls of any age.
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UC-Davis Campus Rescinds Policy Calling Christians 'Oppressors'The University of California Davis Campus was called down for having a religious non-discrimination document which appeared to discriminate against Christian students by defining them as oppressors of other faiths.
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Florida's Tampa Bay Suffers Third Murdered Police Officer in 30 DaysA third police officer was been fatally shot in Tampa Bay's city of St. Petersburg on Monday. Two officers were brutally killed in St. Pete in January.
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Planned Parenthood's Troubles Didn't Start with Recent VideosThe U.S. House voted to defund Planned Parenthood, on the heels of videos alleging Planned Parenthood employees' protect illegal sexual activity. But PP's problems didn't start there. -
Floridians May Get Opportunities to Recall State OfficialsA new bill (HR 785) is working its way through Florida's legislature which would grant voters a chance to un-elect their state lawmakers and other officials.
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Virginity Gains Popularity Among Religious and Secular American TeensA new survey shows that 61% of respondents between 13-18 respect saving their virginity for marriage.
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Bill Maher, John Boehner Disagree on President Obama's ChristianityThe tables were turned when liberal Bill Maher questioned President Obama's claim of Christianity, and conservative Speaker of the House John Boehner said he believes the president.
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Texas Schools' Mandatory Arabic Classes Create FirestormA Texas school district had formulated plans to initiate mandatory Arabic language and culture classes. This has caused an uproar among parents and other concerned citizens who fear Islamic indoctrination.
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Hardcore Porn, Obscenity Laws Addressed in Reps' Letter to HolderCongressmen from both sides want the government to be in harder pursuit of porn purveyors.
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President Obama Invited Muslim Brotherhood; What About Coptic Christians?American Coptic (Egyptian) Christians and other American supporters fear for Christians in Egypt as well as people of other faiths, should the Muslim Brotherhood desire Sharia law to govern the state.
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Ohio Judge Loses Right to Keep Ten Commandments in CourtroomAnother judge has been found in violation of "separation of church and state" for having a copy of the ten Commandments posted in his courtroom.
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YouTube Video of Bullying Incident Gets Students ArrestedHigh school students who video-taped themselves severely beating up another boy were identified and arrested with their own video as evidence.Also published on: -
Florida Gov. Scott Asks State Employees: Give Me 5 Percent to Save State BudgetGov. Rick Scott has proposed that Florida state employees contribute 5 percent of their paychecks to the pension fund, plus other sacrifices.
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U.S. Military Chaplains' Concerns Addressed in Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'U.S. Armed Forces chaplains have had many concerns about their religious beliefs, and administering religious services to others, with the repeal of DADT. The Pentagon plan addresses these issues.
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Florida-Led 'Obamacare' Ruling Could Happen in More StatesThe 26-state lawsuit against the Health Care Bill may have won in District court, setting precedent for Oklahoma and Virginia's separate suits, but will be appealed by the Obama administration.
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Bible Goes Back to Court in Ninth Circuit's 'Bible as Literature' CaseA defunct charter school is still pursuing a lawsuit in which state officials banned the Bible as a historical and literary educational tool.
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On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, American Museums Offer EvidenceCan Americans believe the Holocaust happened, in the wake of outrageous claims that it was a hoax? There are numerous museums in the States housing evidence.
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Oral Sex Between Second Graders in California ClassroomSecond grade students reported that a boy and girl were having oral sex in the classroom, and claim the teacher saw but did nothing. A teacher has been suspended during the investigation. -
Florida Rep. Ros-Lehtinin Skips Obama's State DinnerIleana Ros-Lehtinin skipped a state dinner honoring China's president and criticized the President's plans to ease travel restrictions with Cuba.
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University of Kentucky Settles Religious Discrimination LawsuitProfessor Martin Gaskell has accepted a monetary settlement, in exchange for dropping a lawsuit claiming he lost a job opportunity due to his Christianity.
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Sanctity of Human Life Week Converges with Breaking Abortion NewsSanctity of Human Life Week runs Jan. 17-23 for 2011. Within this week, news related to abortion is already brewing. -
Miss America 2011 and First Runner-Up Both Claim ChristianityTeresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, and Alyse Eady, first runner-up, are both strong in their Christian faith.
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Does the Health Care Bill Violate 'Rights of Conscience'?New concern over rights of conscience for medical personnel is again at the forefront, with a new Congressional session.
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Florida's New Governor Scott Has Big Plan for More JobsAt his inauguration, Rick Scott outlined his mission: To create more jobs for Floridians through smaller government and larger private sector.
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Why teens, young adults are leaving American churchesChurches, authors and organizations continued analyzing loss of youth in 2010.
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University of Kentucky Religious Discrimination Case Moving ForwardAn astronomy professor's claim of discrimination on the basis of his personal belief as a Christian has been accepted by a District Court.
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Religion, Faith and Worship - Are They the Same Thing? Part 2Part 1 explored "religion." Part 2 is about "faith" and "worship." -
Religion, Faith and Worship - Are They the Same Thing? Part 1Is there a difference between these words we often use: Religion, Faith and Worship? Which is the real "experience"? Part 1 of 2.
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New Organization, Book Explore How to Reverse Christianity's Bad ReputationAn atheist accepts Jesus and sees why people have a bad impression of Christianity. A writer conquers the need to be cool rather than biblical.
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Abstinence Until Marriage Gets Boost from New StudyA new survey of over 2,000 married couples has revealed that abstinence before marriage really does help relationships.Also published on: -
Hate Speech Against Jewish People Flourished in 2010As America contends with showing kindness and tolerance toward Muslims and immigrants, hate speech against Jewish people is growing.
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Top Terrorist News of 2010 You May Not Have HeardThese terrorism-related events which occurred in 2010 did not receive sufficient mainstream media coverage. -
Free-Speech Advocates Criticize 'Public Values Test' in BroadcastingThe FCC announcement of a "Public Values Test" for broadcast journalism is adding to frustrations over new Net Neutrality regulations for the internet.
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Most Politically Incorrect News of 2010 You Didn't HearThis wide variety of events didn't occupy much time, if any, in "Mainstream Media."
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The Pope, Condoms and HPV: What Pope Benedict May Not KnowThere are facts we've gathered in America that may not have reached the Pope before his decision to approve condom use.
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5 Bible Verses Applicable to American Politics TodayPolitical banter over whether God should matter to Americans continues to heat up society's views.
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More Unemployment for Florida: Busch Gardens/Sea World Layoffs Plus Re-banned Oil DrillingApproximately 250 Florida theme park employees received bad news just before the Christmas/Holiday season. The re-ban on offshore drilling will also add the Florida's already-high unemployment rate.
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Three Important 2010 Religious Free-Speech Cases With Wide Implications, Little PublicityThese three cases, which reached different levels of U.S. Courts but received little attention, could prove to have widespread implications on religious free speech in America.
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Montana Valedictorian Wins Religious Free Speech CaseThe Montana Supreme Court voted 5 to 1 that a valedictorian's free religious speech rights were violated by her high school.
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Three Creative Solutions for Solving U.S. Federal DebtThis is a proposal to establish a three-fold Federal Budget Contribution Fund to help cut the trillions of dollars in U.S. debt. The Federal Budget Contribution Fund would be drawn from the following groups of people. -
American Teen Wins Back Right to Display American Flag... in AmericaOn Veterans Day, an American boy at an American school was told to take the American flag off of his bicycle because it was offending immigrant students. -
Battle Over Public Christmas Displays Begins AgainCities are again embroiled in battles over whether to allow Christmas displays in public squares during the "winter holidays." One State Attorney General has explained misunderstandings in the First Amendment.Also published on: -
What Does the Word 'Church' Mean in 'Separation of Church and State?'Should the word "church" be taken literally, so that we exclude only people who call their houses of worship a "church" rather than something else?
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U.S. Congress to Vote on Another Extreme U.N. Measure: CEDAWCEDAW is a measure that will usurp U.S. national sovereignty and change society forever. Some say for the better, some for the worse.Also published on: -
NYC Mayor Bloomberg's Popularity Down Among New York MuslimsNew York Muslims have been asking for city schools to close for more Islamic holidays. But Bloomberg can't play favorites.
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Rise in Bullying, Suicides, Kids Killing Kids Are Signs of a Sick SocietyWho can we blame for the alarming increases in suicide, bullying and even kids killing other kids?
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Republican pro-lifers in, Democratic pro-lifers out: It's not a religious thingDemocrats for Life has objections about their pro-life candidates and incumbents being ousted with the help of a Republican pro-life group.
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Rape Victim Accuses Dr. Alfred Kinsey of Using Children for His Research"Esther White" (pseudoynm) claims molestation of herself and others by Kinsey and other men for Kinsey's research. Long-time researcher of Kinsey's "reports" backs up the claims.
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Post-election questions for President Obama and Speaker-elect John BoehnerHow would the President and the would-be new Speaker of the House answer these questions?
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Oklahoma Sharia law ban: Some Muslims in favor, some againstOklahoma citizens voted 70 percent to approve of a ban on the government using separate judgments under Sharia law. What are the repercussions?
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Religion's role in the November 2010 electionThe reasons religion played a part in November's mid-term election were different than past recent elections.
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Florida's U.S. Senate Winner Marco Rubio Reminds Voters of Cuba's Smashed Dreams; But No Time for Republicans to GloatMarco Rubio, Republican U.S. Senate seat winner, reminds both legislators and voters that the U.S. is a people's government. -
Christian woman sued for wanting like-minded roommate; is this still America?A Christian Michigan woman is being sued for advertising for a Christian roommate. She is a renter, and the Fair Housing Law for owners is being used against her.
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Should the word 'Creator' be respected in the U.S. Declaration of Independence?President Obama has omitted the word "Creator" from the Declaration of Independence three times in only five weeks. Does he have the right to ignore it in our founding document?
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Mexican Drug Violence Echoes Widow's Plea to President Obama: Wake Up and Smell the BorderDavid Hartley was murdered by suspected drug pirates in a case of mistaken identity on a Mexican-American border lake.
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America's largest churches: Does size make them the best?A new survey has listed the five largest churches in the U.S. -- each at "megachurch" status with 19,000 to 43,000 members.
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New book: Americans who believe in God are still in the mainstreamDespite efforts by groups who deny God's existence to place God-believing Americans on the fringes, some evidence stands contrary.
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Christian song allowed in school talent show; Muslim prayers permissible on school field tripA further examination to an earlier column about the balance of religious rights in America's public schools.
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Airlines to U.S. Air Marshals: We Don't Want You in First Class AnymoreAirlines have gotten together to petition the U.S. Federal Air Marshal Program to stop requesting first class seats for marshals. Are the airlines putting money over national security?Also published on:
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Do American public school students and employees sacrifice all religious rights?Another case has come up questioning whether teachers and students in U.S. public schools must practically stand before their community and deny their faith.
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HPV Sexually Transmitted Disease Now Connected to Oral Sex, Oral CancerAbstinence educators have tried to prove for years that oral sex is still sex. This study proves that HPV, the most dangerous STD besides HIV/AIDS, can be caught orally.
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"Sister Wives" - the Learning Channel's Attempt at Normalizing PolygamyThe Learning Channel (TLC) takes advantage of its knowledge and entertainment-seeking audience by promoting the normalization of polygamy in America.
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Richmond Citizens Rally Around 'Christmas' ParadeCitizens and those surprised at sponsor's actions refuse to let the name of their annual Christmas parade be changed to "holiday" parade.
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Abortion Doctors in the News: One Convicted, Another ChargedA 2007 abortion manslaughter case finally comes to a close with a conviction, while a new case opens charges for illegal late-term abortion.
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The Ten Commandments of Political CorrectnessForget the original Ten Commandments. These are more appropriate for 21st century living with political correctness.
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The recession is over, but does the average American feel it?There are both credible and questionable angles to reports declaring that the U.S. recession is over.
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Airport security nightmare: a pocket knife and a duffle bagThe FAA had just re-opened the skies for travel. But were we safe?
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Should religion matter to the Supreme Court?Even if the Supreme Court Justices don't take their own religious preference into account, they should take into account the religious demographics of the citizens for whom they are making decisions.
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Public Education News -- U.S. Students Still Behind; Oprah Exposes Poor Public Ed; Maryland Approves Environmental CurriculumU.S. Public Education is under fire from Hollywood to the National Center for Education Statistics. What is our school curriculum missing?
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Homeschooling Halted in Botswana Due to U.N. "Rights of the Child" -- Other Countries Face SameHomeschooling parents in South Africa, Germany and Sweden are being stripped of their homeschooling rights. Can it happen in the U.S. due to this U.N. doctrine?
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French Senate Votes for Burqa Ban, Confirms Earlier House Vote on Muslim AttireFrance's Parliament is set to pass a law banning full-body burqas with face veils. What precedent may this set for the free world?Also published on:
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Arizona's Human Rights 'Violations' Can't Compare to International AtrocitiesThe U.S. State Dept's report to the U.N. on our internal human rights flies in the face of sensibility and national sovereignty.
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Writers Beware: How Writers Can Recognize Fake Writing OpportunitiesAre you looking for more places to write? Watch out - Dealing online with strangers whom you don't know isn't the same as the handshake or physical contract from the good ol' days.
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Rick Scott's Florida Republican Gubernatorial Nomination Leaves GOP ReelingIn Florida's primary governor race on Aug. 24, political newcomer/billionaire Rick Scott defeated Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum for the Republican nomination.
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Imam's Wife Fuels Mosque Debate with Parallel of 'Islamophobia' to Anti-SemitismThe relatively new word "Islamophobia" means that, if we speak out against terrorism originating in Islamic countries, we fear and hate all Muslims, the wife of the Imam championing the Cordoba House said. Can this be compared to anti-Semitism?
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First Muslim Miss USA Voices Objection to 9/11 Mosque LocationMiss USA 2010 voiced objections to a mosque near the tragic site, within a week of President Obama declaring support for the project. She is an American Muslim.
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"Ella," New Morning After Pill Some Call Abortive Drug, Fast-Track Approved by FDA"Ella" is the latest in a string of morning after and abortive drugs like "Plan B" and RU486 that are obtained from a doctor, but carried out in the privacy of a woman's home. Is this "safe, legal abortion"?
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Florida Attorney General Moves Forward with Immigration Bill, Undeterred by Arizona Judge's DecisionFlorida Attorney General Bill McCollum and other state legislators are offering an immigration bill which they say will escape First Amendment legal problems.
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Top 10 Signs of a Clueless American VoterTongue-in-cheek look at Americans' knowledge of their own country's politics. Do you exhibit the Top 10 Signs of a Clueless American Voter?
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Pelosi Calls on House Reps for State Stimulus but No Bush Tax Cuts ExtensionU.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants increased government spending, which will lead to more taxes, while ignoring some advice that continuing tax credits is more important.Also published on:
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"In God We Trust" Once Again Found Legal in Federal CourtThe United States National Motto has once again been protected as not violating the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. A Federal court voted 3 to 0.
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Judge Neutralizes Arizona's Immigration Law - Legal Arguments on Both SidesWas a U.S. District Judge wrong to take out the parts of Arizona's Immigration law that would have helped the most? This is an analysis of the issue.
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Colorado Court Ruling Blatantly Disrespects U.S. MilitaryA federal court judge in Denver, Colorado, has decided it's okay to lie about having been in the U.S. military and to wear undeserved medals.
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Does the Bible Put Women Down?The Bible recounts some tragic treatment of women, but many people don't read on to the moral of the story and Jesus' advice on how to treat women.
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Taliban Beheads Afghan Soldiers, Threatens Death to Female Military TraineesBrave Afghan women volunteer to train for their country's military amid death threats and after the beheading of male counterparts; Hillary Clinton speaks on Afghan women's rights.
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ACLU Lacks Standing to Continue Case Against Christian Free SpeechWhile Santa Rosa School District personnel were bullied into giving up all religious activity, it's now found that the ACLU lacked plaintiffs or legal standing to continue the case.
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XXX Porn Domain Coming Soon - Waiting List Pops Up OnlineAs if pornography isn't the highest money-making business already, an entire Internet domain for XXX sex viewing has now been approved after years of rejected applications.
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Florida Councilwoman's Illegal Alien Remark Comes on Heels of Senator's Attempts at AZ-type ImmigrationA Tampa-area city council member apologizes for a remark about illegal immigrants; a Florida Senator is forging Arizona-type legislation, and Governor Crist categorizes illegals as Floridians.
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Israeli Soldier Indicted for War Crime as Hamas Holds Another for RansomThe Israeli military has indicted one of its own soldiers on war-related charges. At the same time, Israeli citizens are continuing a 12-day march to demand the freedom of an Israeli soldier captured and held by Hamas for ransom for the past four years.
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Condoms for First Graders, Part 2 (Editorial Version)An editorial accompaniment to June 25 news article, Condoms for Massachusetts First Graders.
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Florida 2010 Governor's Race: Old Politics, New Money, Confusing Ballot AmendmentsFlorida's attorney general, Bill McCollum, and the state finance chief, Alex Sink, are two leading candidates in the 2010 race for the governor's office.
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Condoms for Massachusetts First Graders - Step Right Up, KidsSome Massachusetts elementary schools will begin distributing condoms in Fall 2010, including kids as young as first grade.
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McChrystal: Calculated Risk Against His Own Career to Voice His Opinion?After a White House meeting, Gen. Stanley McChrystal resigned. Did he voice his opinion about the Obama Administration on purpose, knowing the risks?
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Florida U.S. Senate Race: Crist Cuts Ties with GOP, Leaving Rubio as FrontrunnerRepublican Governor Charlie Crist declared himself an Independent Candidate for U.S. Senate - and will keep GOP campaign money.
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Human Trafficking in America: Now Florida's Biggest 'Invisible' CrimeHuman trafficking and sex trafficking aren't just a "foreign" thing - they're running rampant within United States borders.
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National Day of Prayer Isn't Dead YetThe Freedom From Religion Foundation thinks they've won their case against having a National Day of Prayer...or have they?
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England's Gordon Brown Dubs Concerned Citizen a Bigot for Asking About ImmigrationEngland's Prime Minister Gordon Brown is busy apologizing - is he sorry for his microphone still being on - or for actually calling a woman a bigot?
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TV Violence Against Women Has Increased Dramatically, Survey ShowsParents Television Council has done an extensive survey comparing the increase in TV violence against women from 2004 to 2009.
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Girl Scouts Sponsor UN Panel for Scouts to Get SexyThe United Nations Commission on Women held two weeks of meetings, including a Girl Scout approved panel distributing sex info.
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Did Afghan President Karzai Threaten to Join Taliban?The President of Aghanistan has threatened to step down and join Taliban fighters, intensifying strain with U.S. and allies.
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Allegations of Anti-Semitism Due to Obama-Netanhayu TalksTensions, allegations of anti-Semitism rise along with escalating events involving the Health Care bill and negotiations with Israel.
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Health Care Bill Passes with No Republican Votes; Florida Democratic Senator Loses Medicare ExceptionThe Health Care Bill goes against bipartisan cooperation and lacks the support of most surveyed Americans. What does it mean for individual states?
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Florida Woman Dies While Fasting for PrayerA Bartow, Florida woman died while locked in her room for a prayer fast. Was her fasting really the reason for her death?
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Natural Disasters Escalating Worldwide - Parallel to Biblical End Times?The rapid escalation of weather disaster occurrences in the past 10 years seems to agree with Bible prophecy.
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Supreme Court: Hello Campaign Money, Goodbye McCain-Feingold ActIn January 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that corporate campaigning (including grassroots organizations) was unconstitutionally stifled in 2002.
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Boys and Sex...And Sex...And SexA new online survey asking boys and young men about sex, plus a new abstinence education study, reveal surprising results.
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Planned Parenthood Employee Resigns, Exposes Undesirable Aspect of Legal AbortionA Director of a Texas Planned Parenthood changes her mind about how much the abortion industry helps women.
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Best Sports Movies to Watch During an Olympic YearFour of the Best Sports Movies from 1978-2006. Great for viewing while your least favorite Olympic event is on, or anytime.
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ACLU Loses Case Against the Ten CommandmentsCourts all over the country have recognized that the acknowledgment of a religion is NOT the same as the establishment of a religion.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day: Heroines of the HolocaustJanuary 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as established by the United Nations in 2005.
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Haiti Relief from Tampa Bay - Concert, Coast Guard and MorePeople and organizations from the Tampa Bay area join in military efforts to help Haiti.
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Jewish Teen's Prayers Cause Terrorism Hysteria on AirplaneA Jewish teenage boy opened supplies to say his morning prayers on a plane. Can we be terror-alert while culture-sensitive?
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Howard Dean "Explains" Scott Brown's Win; Boston Democratic Voters Switch to BrownHoward Dean gives his analysis for Scott Brown winning "Ted Kennedy's seat," while some Obama voters explain switching to Brown.
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Physician-Assisted Suicide Almost Legal in MontanaThe Montana Supreme Court has cleared the way for voters to make Montana the third U.S. state with legalized physician-assisted suicide.
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AC Writer Shares Print Publication Success and How-To'sPrint publications aren't totally dead yet. Make this another option beside your online writing.
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Top 10 Christian Songs of 2009Ten of the best Christian songs released in 2009, in the writer's opinion.
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Terrorism by Any Other NameTerrorists should not be protected by "political correctness." People should feel free to report their suspicions without fear of reprisal.
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New Christmas Holiday Movie Classics: 2000-2009Top new choices for Christmas Holiday Movie Classics from 2000-2009, and honorable mentions.
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Thanksgiving Thanks - My Thoughts for 2009Thanksgiving - if we don't know whom we're thanking - why bother?
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UPDATE: Iranian Christian Women Released from PrisonTwo Iranian Christian Women held in Iran's Evin prison since March were released Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
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Going Green to Extremes - Humans Must DieAt least one environmentalist group suggests the only way to save Earth is for humans to become extinct.
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UPDATE: FCC Says "Yes" to Net Neutrality - McCain "No"; Conservatives Don't All AgreeWhether or not Net Neutrality is good or bad for free enterprise is still a question...even among conservatives.
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Senator Harry Reid is Ready to Force Health Care Bill by "Reconciliation" ProcessSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid is getting impatient and wants to use the lopsided "reconciliation" process to force-feed the Health Care Bill on American citizens, willing or unwilling.
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FOX News and the White House - Questions for Dunn, Emanuel & AxelrodWhite House spokespersons are defending the blackout of FOX News from being granted interviews. But their statements are full of inconsistencies.
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FCC to Decide on 'Net Neutrality' ThursdayThe FCC is set to vote Thursday on Internet usage guidelines which they say will provide more freedom, but critics say will only lead to more government control of free speech.
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American Suspecting Canadian Terrorist Plot is Sued in CanadaA prominent American journalist believed he could confirm a terrorist plot in Canada, to warn Americans, but now finds himself sued for libel in Canadian court, stripped of American rights. Can this happen?
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Exotic European Recipes for Christmas DinnerThese European recipes for Christmas foods can be quite exotic to the American Christmas Dinner table.
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Cheerleaders' Bible Banners Banned...School Board Doesn't Know Students' First Amendment RightsFaster than you can say "Step away from the Bible," a Georgia School District denied students their freedom of speech because of one phone call. The latest of many politically motivated cases.
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Pro-Life Man's Murder - "Mainstream Media" Still SilentThis article is not intended to minimize the terrible murder of abortion provider George Tiller. But the murder of pro-life activist Jim Pouillon is no less important.
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Grandma's Yom Kippur Break Fast RecipesHere are recipes for the Yom Kippur break fast sundown dinner, plus the next breakfast and lunch.
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Sukkot - the Next Upcoming Jewish HolidaySukkot, or "The Festival of Booths" takes place shortly after the Jewish High Holidays. It is a very happy occasion.
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Iranian Christian Women in Prison - Told to Reconsider Their FaithTwo young Iranian Christian women have been in prison in Iran since March, accused of apostacy against their families' Muslim faith.
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UPDATE: "Arrested for Praying in Public" Case - Two Educators Cleared of Contempt ChargesThe two Santa Rosa County, FL. educators brought up on contempt charges by the ACLU for praying at a luncheon have been exonerated. See writer's earlier article, "Arrested for Praying in Public - Guilty by Association."
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Are You an E-mail or Twitter Alarmist?If you're the first person to get upset about every e-mail or Twitter that says "Urgent - Spread the Word," this article is for you.