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Commentary by Amanda Read, an unconventional student.
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Americans and the Royal Wedding: Why do we care?
What is it about the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge that made America take an interest in her ex-monarchy? Published 3:25 p.m. May 24, 2011 - Comments
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Alabama recovering after tornadoes, country music stars plan benefit concert
Bama Rising opens; Amanda Read's personal insight as an Alabamian who witnessed the storms. Published 11:58 p.m. May 18, 2011 - Comments
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Obama launches 2012 campaign; Robert Gibbs to be hired by Facebook?
As President Obama announces his re-election bid, buzz surrounds his former press secretary's talks with Facebook. Published 2:54 a.m. April 7, 2011 - Comments
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Lawrence O'Donnell unwittingly signals the End Times
What is newsworthy about Lawrence O'Donnell scoffing at "the end of the world"? Published 12:00 a.m. March 25, 2011 - Comments
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International Women's Day and the post-feminist era
Colloquialism aside, there are no such things as "women's rights". There are only human rights. Published 11:53 p.m. March 11, 2011 - Comments
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Defunding Planned Parenthood: A cultural debate
Although people have the right and liberty to access it, Planned Parenthood is yet another item on the list that doesn’t need or deserve government funding – and has a whole lot of baggage. Published 11:48 p.m. February 28, 2011 - Comments
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"I'm going to be betrothed!" (A comedy for Valentine's Day)
When will you get married? Somebody needs to answer the question for the romantically absorbed singles! Published 1:03 p.m. February 14, 2011 - Comments
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Out Educate: School and the State of the Union (PART II)
President Obama believes we should "raise expectations for every child". But evidence thus far indicates that fundamentally, our conventional school system and high expectations are diametrically opposite. Published 8:59 p.m. February 13, 2011 - Comments
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John 3:16 Super Bowl ad rejected on basis of 'religious doctrine'
Is it offensive for a Super Bowl ad to invite viewers to look up a reference familiar to football culture? FOX Sports might be unintentionally insulting the intelligence of its viewers. Published 12:56 a.m. February 5, 2011 - Comments
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Out Educate: School and the State of the Union (PART I)
President Obama invested many words in education during the 2011 State of the Union address. But since when has federal involvement in education helped the economy or improved learning? Published 4:17 a.m. January 30, 2011 - Comments
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Amanda Read is a political columnist for the Communities at The Washington Times. A professional writer and researcher, Amanda is also a Christian homeschool graduate, unconventional college student, military daughter, and eldest of the nine Read children at Fair Hills Farm. Find more of her work at www.amandaread.com.
