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Why the Ads?

Dear Readers, You might have noticed that we now have an ad on the right-hand side of the screen.  I always hoped that we could keep this place ad free, …

Church

Happy Reformation Day!

It is October 31st, a day which in the United States is associated with Halloween, a celebration that mostly involves dressing up, pigging out on candy, and covering the neighbor’s …

State

Trouble in the Kingdom: Saudi Criticisms of U.S. Policy

With Syria in flames and Iran continuing its nuclear development, two Saudi princes have grabbed headlines criticizing Obama administration policies in the Middle East. What does this mean for the …

Society

Olympic Preview: Ladies’ Figure Skating

Editor’s Note: A newer article covering all five figure skating disciplines – men, ladies, pairs, ice dancing, and the team event – is now available.  Check it out here. Figure …

Church

Two Overlooked Biblical Heroes

  Both Martha and Thomas are often viewed negatively by Christians, but when we look at their lives more comprehensively, there is a lot to be admired. For those of …

State

America is the New Egypt

America’s politicians are not much better than Egypt’s these days, squabbling and refusing to deal with big issues.  What must be done to fix the situation? Apparently, when Americans think …

Society

Captain Phillips is a Case of Greengrass Déjà Vu

Going to see the new movie Captain Phillips was a case of massive film déjà vu.  No, this is not because I was recently on a boat that was taken …

State

Socialism Under the Microscope: Part One – The Socialists Among Us

I’m just going to come right out and say it: the President is a socialist. While some of us may wish to avoid talking about it, facts are facts.  The …

Society / State

The Lavabit Shutdown and its Implications for American Liberty

Contributor Samuel Mantravadi believes that the FBI has overreached in its latest attempt at using technology to track down a potential criminal. Ladar Levison is somewhat of a hero these …

State

Update: Janet Yellen to Be Named Fed Chief

The White House has leaked the news that President Obama will indeed name Janet Yellen as the next chairperson of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  Should she be confirmed, …