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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
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Anarchists fail in Chicago but succeed in suburb during NATO 2012
Carla Garrison
Carla writes about current issues and events with an aim toward telling the truth, using the writings of great thinkers, dead and living, as well as common sense.
Featured Neighborhoods
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The Status Update
An informed and often humorous take on the world of advertising, public relations and social media. 100% Pure. Not from concentrate.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
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Naked Pizza: Even better than it sounds for entrepreneurs
Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
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David Armano: The future of digital media
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
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Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
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Champion's Heart
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
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Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
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Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Recent Entries by Carla Garrison
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Obama, Putin and Hollande - Bad ideas for the Twenty-First Century
Published 12:32 p.m. May 14, 2012
With the recent elections of Putin in Russia and Hollande in France as well as the Obama re-election “Forward” campaign, Americans have a full menu of alternatives to a free-market driven Constitutional Republic.
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What does crucifixion mean as an EPA policy approach?
Published 12:10 p.m. April 30, 2012
Government run by people willing joke about crucifixion as a means to control business is dangerous.
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Why marriage is best defined for America as union between one man, one woman
Published 10:53 a.m. April 4, 2012
The last southern state to settle the marriage question – North Carolina – will vote in May. The vote may reaffirm the important role of traditional marriage in raising healthy children and maintaining a free society.
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Robert Bales: Calling us to look closely at the strain of our National Defense
Published 3:14 p.m. March 24, 2012
Why Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales did such a tragic thing may never be known.
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Utopias, rights, freedom, and big government
Published 8:07 p.m. March 18, 2012
The debate over the size and role of government is about to reach a crescendo in America. What should Americans do to keep the eagle of freedom flying?
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Why America must stop apologizing to Islam
Published 2:02 p.m. March 7, 2012
Those who wish to see the expansion of Islam’s dominance reach beyond the Middle East into America, have learned a useful lesson since 9/11.
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Celebrating President Washington by remembering George Washington
Published 12:58 p.m. February 22, 2012
George Washington was born February 22, 1732. No greater man has led this nation. He set the bar high for future presidents and us all as citizens.
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Does free contraception for all really improve society?
Published 9:33 p.m. February 15, 2012
The backlash against the free contraception for all mandate runs deeper than concern over religious liberty and expanding government. The arguments run counter to common sense.
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President Obama misrepresents the teachings of Jesus at National Prayer Breakfast
Published 4:29 p.m. February 3, 2012
President Barak Obama tragically misrepresented a Bible verse in his speech this week at the 60th annual National Prayer Breakfast.
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America is due a strong president, if recent history holds true
Published 12:29 p.m. February 1, 2012
The American public has tended to elect strong American Presidents - those concerned a bit more with preserving the Constitution and freedom than the ones advancing their own agendas.
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Sackett vs. EPA and private property rights
Published 1:16 p.m. January 20, 2012
The EPA is testing the Supreme Court’s and American’s nerve to defend the rights of due process and private property. John Adams argued, “Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist.”
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From Ron Paul to Mitt Romney, are any serious about limited government
Published 3:11 p.m. January 9, 2012
Americans long for a leader who can state clearly the real political questions of the day and believes in the principles that made this country strong and unique. One principle that would unite 80 percent of Americans is limited government. The country will never regain strength without a return to this most basic premise.
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Understanding breast cancer and those who live through it
Published 11:46 a.m. October 23, 2011
Death rates among women with breast cancer have declined since 1990, thanks to treatment advances, early detection and awareness.
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The American flag: A symbol of perseverance and hope
Published 12:22 p.m. September 6, 2011
We all have indelible images of our flag; images that stir us because they are reminders that providence has been, and stlll is, on our side. Often in the 11th hour.
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Warren Buffett and Ben Stein speaking in tongues
Published 4:32 p.m. August 19, 2011
Buffett, Stein and Obama may as well be speaking in tongues because to most Americans, taxes are plenty high on every thing from consumer goods to income.
