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Gov. Chris Christie and Mayor Cory Booker satirize themselves in a video parody (VIDEO)
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Loads of cool things to do in the Hocking Hills area of Ohio
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The Preakness, the Triple Crown's second jewel, promises a strong field of fast horses
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NATO protests just part of Chicago's anti-establishment history
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Will U.S. housing starts trump Greek contagion?
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Concert review: Ingrid Michaelson
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Democrats balk on Walker recall election
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Dancing With The Stars 2012 Finalists: Driver, Jenkins, Levy; Maria Menounos goes home
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Scotland names roster to face U.S. team in exhibition match
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NATO, family, or friends: Feelings are not facts
Not Your Average Read
Commentary by Amanda Read, an unconventional student.
Entries
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Rosen vs. Romney: The equality of homemakers and the relate-ability of presidential candidates
Who really has a "dark ages" viewpoint of stay-at-home motherhood, and what does relate-ability have to do with being qualified to run the executive branch of U.S. government? Published 6:40 p.m. April 19, 2012 - Comments
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Satire and Sandra Fluke: Was Rush Limbaugh really wrong?
Sandra Fluke’s testimony before an informal gathering of Democrats in Congress was a farce on 21st century America. Did Rush Limbaugh’s statements hit uncomfortably close to home? Published 11:45 p.m. March 5, 2012 - Comments
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Ron Paul and Mary Pride: Homeschooler supports Libertarian candidate
Mary Pride, homeschool pioneer and mom to nine, thinks that Ron Paul is the better candidate for president in the 2012 race. Published 10:49 p.m. February 16, 2012 - Comments
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The 2012 election and the love-hate relationship with Ron Paul
He's the candidate the GOP hates to love. Read why Paul's constitutionalism, consistency, and electability are under-appreciated. Published 11:01 p.m. January 20, 2012 - Comments
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WEEK IN READVIEW: Huntsman drops out, Miss America and politics, and fetomaternal microchimerism
Amanda Read's weekly brief review of current events-Huntsman steps down, Miss America political?, and fetomaternal michrochimerism Published 11:52 p.m. January 15, 2012 - Comments
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WEEK IN READVIEW: Iowa Caucus, campaigning in BDUs, and "Your Excellency" Michelle Obama
This is Amanda Read’s weekly brief review of current events. Published 9:26 p.m. January 7, 2012 - Comments
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Debate meets reality in "The Grace Effect"
Although "The Grace Effect" isn’t a political book, the interface of politics and faith plays a role in the story and it should be on your reading list for 2012. Published 12:37 a.m. January 7, 2012 - Comments
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The day the Star stopped: Understanding Christmas
Christmas Day is acknowledged and celebrated internationally. But the significance of the date, December 25th, is not widely understood. Published 8:30 p.m. December 26, 2011 - Comments
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GOP presidential field: Who is really supposed to be there?
Which of the Republican candidates are wasting time coveting the presidential role instead of seeking the role they're meant to play? Published 8:45 p.m. November 11, 2011 - Comments
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Veterans Day and Family Forces - 11 years ago
Eleven years ago today, as a military child, I had my first brush with journalism. Published 1:58 p.m. November 11, 2011 - Comments
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Forbidden Table Talk
Political satirist and Christian apologist Bob Siegel discusses religion and politics.
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Political and social rules for America
Forget fairness, common sense or decency. We have better rules for 21st century America.
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2012 Election Predictions: What we can expect from President Obama
Although it is difficult to know which way the wind may blow, reactions to the wind are more easily predictable.
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President Obama’s latest campaign strategy: The Supreme Court
Obama may benefit no matter what the Supreme Court rules.
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President shocks reporters
Expressed regret over recent decisions has all of Washington talking - or does it?
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Political and social rules for America
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Middle Class Guy
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Out and About Baltimore
Charm City Charmers: a not-so-ragtag group of Baltimore area writers lead by Tamar Alexia Fleishman
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
Amanda Read is an unconventional scholar, a Southerner without an accent, a Christian who hasn’t been a churchgoer in 17 years and a college student who lives with eight younger siblings. A writer and artist, she blogs at www.amandaread.com and is the author of the historical drama screenplay The Crusading Chemist. Amanda is majoring in history and minoring in political science at Troy University.
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