Created as part of the abolitionist movement, the Republican Party has shifted and morphed since its conception just before the Civil War. It was the party of Lincoln. It was the party of freedom and equality for all, and it was the party of a progressive social movement on behalf of the voiceless and the powerless.
“Eat Pray Love” author weaves entrancing first novel
Lobster fishing — perhaps not the most scintillating of subjects for a romance novel at first glance, but Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Stern Men” proves that this unlikely profession does, in fact, provide the perfect backdrop for a novel that is so much more than a romance.
Country should look to Reagan’s example during trying times
Thirty years ago, America faced almost the same problems that it faces today. President Jimmy Carter preached that the sky was falling.
CBS ad policy discriminates once again
In 2009 and 2010 CBS rejected dating Web site mancrunch.com’s commercial. The ad shows two men in football jerseys watching a game. The men’s hands touch in a potato chip bowl and they start making out.
Global resiliency must include response to peak oil
With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, a monumental transformation occurred that has provided us with an advanced ability to reshape the very world that surrounds us. We have developed technologies, made major advances in modern medicine and propelled our…
Anthropogenic climate change has major consequences
The question of whether or not global warming is anthropogenic (caused by humans) is an important one, as it has huge ramifications for our environment, economy and ultimately our quality of life.
CBS discriminates with ad policy
The decision to air the commercial of a group so strongly against choice and homosexuality while denying commercials depicting gay men and inclusiveness shows the personal feelings of CBS executives.
Be a conscious coffee addict
We have a rich cultural heritage in coffee, and though many people still cling to the old health myths, recent studies are discovering that the regular use of coffee holds health benefits ranging from a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes to the possible prevention of Alzeimers.
The NCAA does not favor the ‘student’ in student-athlete
The NCAA should stop allowing college institutions and their coaches to mislead student-athletes.
A misguided State of the Union
I made an effort to watch the State of the Union in its entirety this past week. To say the least, I was not impressed.
Ancient brews are not outdated
Today’s beer samplings are from a brewery located in Germany, from the “oldest brewery in the world.”