Trained as a historian, skilled as a writer, and aspiring to be a filmmaker, Amanda Read investigates the ideas behind contemporary culture and politics.
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Don't be fooled. The only deficit most of the media cares about is your attention deficit...and they hate Romney to death. Published 5:01 p.m. September 20, 2012 - Comments
The liberalism of the youth vote has become a stereotype. Canadian-born filmmaker Alexander Thompson explores the lesser-known conservative youth. Published 3:51 p.m. September 7, 2012 - Comments
This is when the shallow narrative developing over the past four years begins to culminate. Why tread deep water when mud splashes further with less effort? Published 2:27 p.m. August 29, 2012 - Comments
In Batman, the good guy and the rich guy are one and the same. Published 10:41 p.m. July 16, 2012 - Comments
After wounding socialism, why didn’t Roberts go for the glory and slay Obamacare while he could? Chief Justice stepped aside to let We the People do the honors. Published 1:55 p.m. June 29, 2012 - Comments
A vast faction of American consciousness still draws the line against federal government mandating the purchase of health insurance. The Supreme Court's job is to decide where the Constitution draws the line. Published 5:27 a.m. June 20, 2012 - Comments
The Roberts Court deciding the landmark Obamacare case is composed of nine justices appointed by five different presidents over a span of twenty-six years. Who are they? Published 1:59 a.m. June 7, 2012 - Comments
In perhaps the largest states vs. federal government lawsuit in American history, questions about federalism and the nature of the U.S. judiciary collide. Published 1:30 p.m. May 30, 2012 - Comments
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
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
Amanda Read is a columnist for the Communities at The Washington Times. Trained as a historian, skilled as a writer, and aspiring to be a filmmaker, Amanda investigates the ideas behind contemporary culture and politics. A professional writer and researcher ...
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Amanda Read is a columnist for the Communities at The Washington Times. Trained as a historian, skilled as a writer, and aspiring to be a filmmaker, Amanda investigates the ideas behind contemporary culture and politics. A professional writer and researcher, she is also a Christian homeschool graduate, unconventional college graduate, military daughter, and eldest of the nine Read children at Fair Hills Farm. Find more of her work at www.amandaread.com.