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LIVE CHAT: HBO Liberace: Behind the Candelabra, Sunday, 9 p.m. ET
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Howard Dean channels Alinsky: calls Benghazi inquiry ‘laughable joke’
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Obama does not return marine's saulute
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Boxing: Carl Froch gives British fans a thrill, beats Mikkel Kessler
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Spicy cold lemonade for a Memorial Day cookout
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March Against Monsanto: GMO protests in 436 cities worldwide (images)
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Florida teen Kaitlyn Hunt rejects plea in underage same-sex case
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Rolling Thunder: Keeping the true meaning of Memorial Day alive
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The American Cemetery in Normandy is a must for every traveler
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Tonsil stones and their treatment
Rich Like Me
An establishmentarian conservative, short on cash, but long on wisdom.
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Axed IRS chief Steven Miller is the poster child for bad government
Miller represents our worst suspicions of government. Published 1:12 a.m. May 22, 2013 - Comments
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IRS scandal reveals Obama's fake accountability
The president wants to claim responsibility in word only. Published 12:00 a.m. May 17, 2013 - Comments
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Benghazi scandal is an affront to the American military ethos
Obama, Clinton, and Panetta violated the promise made by U.S. warriors. Published 12:00 a.m. May 16, 2013 - Comments
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Why the Benghazi cover up is worse than the Iraq War
In 2003 we had endless debate; now Obama wants to shut it down. Published 2:30 p.m. May 10, 2013 - Comments
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Amazon’s Alpha House reduces Republicans to basest caricatures
A great concept falls flat with political stereotypes. Published 12:00 a.m. April 29, 2013 - Comments
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Casey Sheehan RIP: Remembering a fallen soldier
Casey Sheehan died nine years ago today. Published 12:44 a.m. April 4, 2013 - Comments
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How serious is the military threat from North Korea?
Kim Jong Un knows his military can't stand up to the ROK-US alliance. Published 12:00 a.m. April 1, 2013 - Comments
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Congress reinstates tuition assistance for military members
The bipartisan move shows wisdom in educating our troops. Published 6:00 a.m. March 24, 2013 - Comments
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Is it time to reassess the Second Amendment?
Despite the Left's best arguments, the 2nd amendment is still relevant. Published 11:18 a.m. February 18, 2013 - Comments
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Obama only likes dead Republicans
The president dreams of a world without Republicans Published 12:00 a.m. January 26, 2013 - Comments
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Rich Stowell is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Utah studying Communication, a graduate teaching assistant, and a Fellow at the Center for Communication and Community.
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Rich Stowell is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Utah studying Communication, a graduate teaching assistant, and a Fellow at the Center for Communication and Community.
Rich taught for several years in the San Francisco Bay Area, before he enlisted in the United States Army National Guard. In 2009 he deployed with the 40th Infantry Division in support of NATO in Kosovo. In the Balkans, he served as Video Section Chief in the Public Affairs office for the largest multi-national task force base. He also finished his first book, Nine Weeks, about his unique experience at Army basic training, and joined the ranks of military bloggers with “My Public Affairs.”
After the deployment, Rich returned to the classroom at a charter high school in Richmond and taught teacher education at the University of San Francisco.
As a doctoral candidate, he has researched free speech in political campaigns, communication in combat among modern American military forces, team conflict, and military training models. He is currently a Staff Sergeant serving in the 128th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Utah Army National Guard.
Rich lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and two sons.
Learn more about the author at Rich-Stowell.com
