Poll riots erupt in Nigerian city (UPDATED)

In reaction to the results of local elections, there were riots in the Nigerian city of Joss as Muslims and Christians disputed victory. Sadly, 20 people died and many remain injured. "The election result has not...

Muscular Liberalism

"I just listened to Chris Wallace’s interview of Jim Webb, and I was reminded of n2l’s discussion of the coinage of the term “muscular liberalism.” Webb flexed his liberal muscles as he impatiently explained to the pesky Wallace the differences between the Sunni...

In Venezuela, It's Vote for Chavez — Or Else

"With only two weeks to go until election day, the radical leftist leader is fending off his opponents with a divide-and-conquer strategy . If you're an employee of the Venezuelan state oil company, you better vote for President Hugo Chavez when he stands for reelection next...

DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE MISSING OUT?

"home schooling can feel isolating at times, it actually gives you more control over your social life. You can choose the friends you want to invest in, instead of being bombarded by peers who may not share your values. The idea that home-schoolers lack social development is...

Signs of Sexual Addiction

"Although people in our communities know that it is a real social difficulty, sexual addiction is not discussed much in the media as a real addiction. In many ways, sexual addiction is very similar to gambling or drug addiction. While a drug addict becomes addicted to...

SEXCAPADE

"Filipina and Russian women are being sold into sexual slavery in the seedy bars and nightclubs that serve U.S. military bases in South Korea"

DATE-RAPE DRUGS

"Although not a new phenomenon, there is growing concern about the different types of “date-rape drugs” – those drugs used to facilitate a rape or sexually assault by sedating their victims and causing them to be incapacitated and unable to fight back. Among reported...

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