The Political & Religious Polarization of America

     In days long past, Americans seemed able to get past politics to personally pursue what was inevitably in the best interests of America.  Those days seem long gone.  There is...

Understanding the irrationality of Glenn Beck

As one who has long been perplexed,  annoyed,  infuriated by Glenn Beck,  I was fortunate enough to happen upon a description of his irrationality which voices what I myself have always sensed about...

How Does Your Brain Work?

" If you see this lady turning in clockwise you are using your right brain.If you see it the other way, you are using left brain.Some people do see both ways, but most people see it only one way.See if you can...

Talks seen as last chance to end Honduras' crisis

Zeyala will have to compromise, Congress and the courts and the military are against him.  He can not win.  There will be no civil war because Zeyala has no military forces. A third party interim person...

'Christian' 'Declaration of American Values' Rejects Luke 12:48

Cross-posted at the Francis L. Holland Blog.The Washington Post reports that the Christian Right is trying to reframe and reorganize itself. A new coalition has come up with a new set of values that they call their "Declaration of American Values." (Even though these people...

Obama Condemns Iran's Rulers

US President Barack Obama has condemned Iran's rulers for last Saturday's bloody crackdown.He makes his stance clear and forceful that Iran's authoritative regime has done wrong against the people of Iran by taking...

Cathy Young: Hysteria From the Right and Left

This is a theme that several of us have been trying to bring to light here at NowPublic. When you look at what is happening in Iran or here, while the level of strife is different, the methodology is the same. ...

International Children’s Day Celebrated Around The World

On June 1, people in many countries are celebrating International Children’s Day, bringing attention to the burning issues of child abuse and exploitation around the world. The International Children's Day was...

At Stake: The Future of Getting News to Americans

"This week, under the leadership of Sen. John Kerry, the Senate's Commerce Committee opened hearings on the future of journalism and the role of information in supporting American democracy. The hearings are...

President: "Earth has ‘right to life’"

Bolivian President promotes Earth’s ‘right to life’.  Mr. Evo Morales, the first indigenous president in Bolivia's history, spoke whole-heartedly to the UN General Assembly to encourage people to put the...

Torture tape delays U.S.-UAE nuclear deal, say U.S. officials

"A videotape of a heinous torture session is delaying the ratification of a civil nuclear deal between the United Arab Emirates and the United States, senior U.S. officials familiar with the case said. In the tape,...

Baptist Pastor Says He Was Tased & Beaten by US Border Patrol

Border Patrol in Arizona beat and taser man for insisting on his Fourth Amendment right. Guess he should have fallen inline and known to respect their "authoritay!"

Minnesota Hunters' Minor Inconveniance Repeal Act of 2009

We've got a problem, and it's time to make some targeted phone calls. Lots of them, preferably. So, please, get out your phones, and let me back up for a moment. Representatives David Dill and Tony Cornish had a good idea, all in all. Right now, state law requires that...

Artist composes Rally Song for the American Tea Party Movement

....Artist composes Rally Song for the American Tea Party Movement- I will be live blogging and covering the Columbia Tea Party Event at the State House.  Speakers will include Governor Mark Sanford and the...

Early Morning Sri Lankan Ar shelling killed 34 civilians

"Thirty four civilians killed in early morning SLA shelling [ Thursday, 19 February 2009, 07:23.24 PM GMT +05:30 ] In early morning shelling today, Thursday, in Iranaipalai and Puthukkudiyiruppu thirty four...

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