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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
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Memorial Day TV sports schedule: Indy 500, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, boxing
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On Memorial Day, remember Benghazi
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The day the world marched against biotech titan, Monsanto
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American Memorial Day traditions
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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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Alabama governor ridiculed for evangelistic remarks
Was Governor Bentley's "brothers and sisters" comment to churchgoers a gaffe or a matter of grace? Published 6:27 p.m. January 21, 2011 - Comments
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Moral imaginations, blood libel and the meaning of words
Hauntingly, verbal fallout from the Tucson massacre seems to have taken the insanity in circles. How should we then write and speak? Published 9:43 p.m. January 16, 2011 - Comments
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Nonsense: Politicizing the tragedy in Tucson
The Tea Party is being blamed. But lone gunmen's assassination attempts are not all 21st century. What age-old train of thought did Loughner actually express? Published 4:01 p.m. January 9, 2011 - Comments
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A Christmas tribute to the troops
My uncle's return from Afghanistan inspired this little tribute to the troops. Published 11:21 p.m. December 19, 2010 - Comments
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Is a Noah's ark theme park unconstitutional?
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear's introduction of "Ark Encounter" has been greeted with disapproval by secularists. Published 4:02 p.m. December 6, 2010 - Comments
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Angelina Jolie thinks Thanksgiving celebrates a "story of murder"
In its origins, Thanksgiving is no celebration of human prowess and cultural domination – and certainly not murder. Published 2:50 a.m. November 27, 2010 - Comments
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Alabama Policy Institute Dinner features Fred Barnes, Kellyanne Conway and Stephen Moore
Kellyanne Conway, Stephen Moore and Fred Barnes offer midterm election review and comment at Alabama Policy Institute Annual Dinner. Published 3:51 p.m. November 20, 2010 - Comments
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Election Day thoughts: Oh, the insane diversions
Alabama is playing a relatively quiet role in this round of elections. But the other night, a negative political ad in my own state made me laugh out loud. Published 12:42 p.m. November 2, 2010 - Comments
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Interview with Michelle Rhee
Amanda Read's conversation with Michelle Rhee about American education. Published 4:09 p.m. October 27, 2010 - Comments
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Coons vs. O'Donnell: Does questioning evolution violate U.S. Constitution?
The First Amendment commotion that appeared during the Widener Law School debate between Coons and O'Donnell was initiated by a bogus premise. Published 6:31 p.m. October 24, 2010 - Comments
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Florida teen Kaitlyn Hunt rejects plea in underage same-sex case
Kaitlyn Hunt, facing felony charges for an underage same-sex relationship, rejected a plea deal and could face 15 years in jail.
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Ammunition shortages spark Internet bullet market
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Florida teen Kaitlyn Hunt rejects plea in underage same-sex case
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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.
