-
Karzai Scuttles Obama’s Taliban Plans
-
The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs are both winners
-
George Zimmerman's father writes book on race and the Martin shooting
-
Sometimes doctors doing nothing is the best treatment for health
-
James Gandolfini dies; Actor changed cable TV in HBO's Sopranos
-
Frustrated publishers find there are no easy solutions to book piracy
-
BuddhaFest ’13 Includes Speakers from other Traditions
-
Golub: All out of love: Obama ignored in Berlin
-
Obama's passion for tyranny
-
The Iron Chancellor of Ancient China
Not Your Average Read
Trained as a historian, skilled as a writer, and aspiring to be a filmmaker, Amanda Read investigates the ideas behind contemporary culture and politics.
Entries
-
Photo: Widener University School of Law
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
-
Michelle Rhee vs. teachers' unions
The resignation of D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee puts a spotlight on political tensions surrounding America's public school system. Published 8:58 p.m. October 17, 2010 - Comments
-
Fox News' 14th anniversary: A reminder of media change
It's been fourteen years since the launching of "the most powerful name in news." How has media in general changed within that time? Published 2:15 a.m. October 10, 2010 - Comments
-
Maher's monkey business: Academic travesty and 'religulous' obsession with O'Donnell
As science is increasingly politicized in Delaware's U.S. Senate race, viewers have to wonder: What is a Darwinian skeptic, and is it safe to have one in Congress? Published 11:04 p.m. October 2, 2010 - Comments
-
O'Donnell and Maher and Coons - oh my!
It's election season -- harvest time for journalistic dirty work. Are cheesy tactics being used by both comedian and county executive against the innovative tea-partier? Published 2:29 a.m. September 26, 2010 - Comments
-
Does atheism poison everything?
Berlinski vs. Hitchens: An agnostic secular Jew and an atheist debate the implications of a purely secular society. Published 7:17 p.m. September 18, 2010 - Comments
-
Bad science and its moral pretensions: The case of James J. Lee
A disturbing aspect of James J. Lee's case is that his quest was logical according to respected -- albeit false -- premises. Published 10:06 p.m. September 10, 2010 - Comments
-
Glenn Beck: Insane or inspired?
Glenn Beck has caught the attention of the American people because he has shattered a glass ceiling in mainstream media. Published 9:49 p.m. September 3, 2010 - Comments
-
Scholars, students and Erica Goldson
Because the occupation of "student" is compulsory and socialized, its value has declined. Published 1:17 a.m. August 27, 2010 - Comments
-
Dr. Wiley would not approve: BP's Corexit mythology
What part of "acute health hazard" does BP not understand? History shows why government approval doesn't mean much. Published 1:01 a.m. August 22, 2010 - Comments
AUTHOR
Amanda Read
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 ...
Read MoreQuestion of the Day
Should the Government track and store American's personal data in the name of security?
Archive
- Jun / 2013
- Apr / 2013
- Mar / 2013
- Feb / 2013
- Jan / 2013
- Dec / 2012
- Oct / 2012
- Sep / 2012
- Aug / 2012
- Jul / 2012
- Jun / 2012
- May / 2012
- Apr / 2012
- Mar / 2012
- Feb / 2012
- Jan / 2012
- Dec / 2011
- Nov / 2011
- Oct / 2011
- Sep / 2011
- Aug / 2011
- Jul / 2011
- Jun / 2011
- May / 2011
- Apr / 2011
- Mar / 2011
- Feb / 2011
- Jan / 2011
- Dec / 2010
- Nov / 2010
- Oct / 2010
- Sep / 2010
- Aug / 2010
- Jul / 2010
- Jun / 2010
Photo Galleries
Featured
-
The Way Forward
Reading the news for solutions and practical insight for progress, enduring peace, and shared prosperity.
-
Karzai Scuttles Obama’s Taliban Plans
Taliban attacks, U.S. talks peace and Afghanistan President Karzai says no.
-
Supreme Court rules on cancer gene case, no patent for nature
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously (that drug and research companies may not patent human genes just because they find them.
-
Technology moves faster than ethics
Tech changes out-pace spiritual foundations for their ethical use.
-
The Boston bombings: Why we remain vulnerable
The bombings on Patriot's Day in Boston show how we are lagging behind and failing to adapt to the information age.
-
Karzai Scuttles Obama’s Taliban Plans
-
Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
-
The Conscience of a Realist
Politics, economics, and business from a real world perspective.
-
Consciousness & Health
Taking a deeper look at the undeniable connection between mind and body from a writer and speaker on matters of health, and a practitioner of Christian Science.
-
Entertainment News and Reviews
Entertainment News and Reviews from Washington, D.C. and beyond.
-
Rick Townley's World of Books & Publishing
A carefully guided tour through the confusing world of modern bookselling and publishing.
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.
