Public School in AZ may eliminate studies of non-Western cultures

OPINION At a time when we could all use a little better understanding of non-Western cultures some conservative dinosaur wants to make education even more perochial and Christian-centric.  Does this AZ Republican think that people are better off if they ignore other...

Obama Tickets Free? Work 6 Hours to get one, unless your a party insider

Obamabacklash: More cult members mad about TicketgateOP-ED Michelle Malkin Words. Just words. Empty, empty words.More Obama fans are discovering the essence of their leader."The latest? Several Dems who didn’t get...

WV Religious Group Rejects Driver's License Photos as "Mark of the Beast"

A few Islamic women refuse to have photos on their driver's licenses, or photos only with full coverage. Now a fundamentalist Christian preacher and his group say that driver's license photos and Real ID are "the mark of the Beast" and they will not participate without...

The Secrets of Storytelling: Why We Love a Good Yarn

Popular tales do far more than entertain, however. Psychologists and neuroscientists have recently become fascinated by the human predilection for storytelling. Why does our brain seem to be wired to enjoy stories? And how do the emotional and cognitive effects of a narrative...

British Columbia: No Skipping Gay-Friendly Classes

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly a test case in a city which touts Multiculturalism and Diversity for all which may backfire as some cultures abhor their children attending classes and learning...

Terry Pratchett finds God

"Terry Pratchett, the bestselling fantasy book author who recently revealed that he was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, has hinted that he has found God after years as an atheist. The writer, who penned...

Obama's Subtle Message

"Mr. Obama, you have clearly stated your reluctance to allow your private religious beliefs to shape your public policy. This is wise in theory but difficult in practice, because while you are free to interpret your...

Pranks cannot resist the brilliance of Olympic sacred fire

The headline for this story is unchanged from its original wording on the People's Daily.  Aside from the headline, here are my favorite parts of this spectacular piece of propaganda."With the blessing of the...

Language of a fly proves surprising: Los Alamos National Laboratory

"A group of researchers has developed a novel way to view the world through the eyes of a common fly and partially decode the insect’s reactions to changes in the world around it. The research fundamentally alters...

Political satire: Pakistan prime ministerial candidate denies he is Christian

"Political satire: Pakistan prime ministerial candidate denies he is Christian "From Barack Obama's website: "Obama Has Never Been A Muslim, And Is a Committed Christian."Obama on the importance of Christ in his life: "I submitted myself to His will, and dedicated myself...

‘Please censor the Internet to protect my children from Evil’?

"      AN OPINION.   There are  people, convinced that they know, on the ground of their own morality and beliefs, what is nefaste for me when I visit sex, porno,...

Scientology should be met with tolerance

"As to Tom Cruise, he is more than a Scientologist, just as I am more than a Jew and Barack Obama and John McCain are more than Christians. Tom is a loving husband, a devoted father, a hard working, dedicated actor...

Hamas: We're allowed to lie

"February 7, 2008 Hamas: We're allowed to lie “A Muslim is permitted to say things that oppose his beliefs in order to prevent damages or to be saved from death.” When I point that out, I get called an "Islamophobe." I'm told this is a Shi'ite idea that Sunnis shun --...

Hillary: A Vote for Her Gender or her Agenda? by award winner Kathleen Lamarche

"Oh, puh-lease! Do you really believe that Hillary Clinton is “ready to be President of the United States on Day One?” Good grief. I've been married to a law enforcement officer for 44 years—does that qualify me to enforce laws?"

Courthouse denies entry to Sikh man wearing kirpan

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorI put it this way, if you sleep with it, make love with it, shower with it, take a hot dump with it, fine,maybe we can allow it, but again reasonable accomodation for some...

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