Category Archives: Politics

Sick of Petty Bickering

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Jonathan Creekmore

In a story by Michael Memoli regarding the debt limit fiasco, a quote of Speaker John Boehner occurs stating the following: “This debt limit increase is [Obama's] problem, and I think it’s time for him to lead by putting his … Continue reading →

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Modern-Day Great Compromiser

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Jonathan Creekmore

Is there a modern day equal to Henry Clay? Every week, I watch several weekly news shows, mostly focusing on politics, in addition to the numerous political blogs and magazines that I read throughout the week. Every week, I see … Continue reading →

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“Religious Literacy” and the Importance of Education

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Jonathan Creekmore

I recently finished reading “Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know — And Doesn’t” by Stephen Prothero. The book was primarily about the downfall of religious education in the United States, mostly over the past century and especially among … Continue reading →

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Hunger, Obesity, and the Farm Subsidy

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jonathan Creekmore

Driving to work the other day, I heard a story on NPR about eating healthy foods with a low income. The article mentions the following: Elaine Livas, who runs Project SHARE, the local food pantry, says she sees it all … Continue reading →

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