Whether it be TCU, Fort Worth or the state of Texas, I generally enjoy living in a clearly conservative atmosphere. The drawback, however, is that the most conservative individuals often fail to keep up with the times. I was very disappointed to see a prominent Texas politician, Representative Lamar Smith, speak out against the U. (4) comments
The Vatican announced Oct. 20 it will allow Anglicans and Episcopalians to join the Catholic Church. This would allow Anglican and Episcopalian parishes to retain their unique rights and practices, while recognizing the pope as their religious leader. Now before my devout Catholic grandparents completely cut me from their will, I have a memo to get out to every Catholic priest that bangs his head against the wall every time a Victoria's Secret commercial comes on. (13) comments
"Till the cows come home." This popular and overused phrase now has some actual weight behind it with recent developments in the United States. Normally languid and sloth-like, the Elsies of America may soon be rushing off our menus in their delicious burger forms if certain groups get what they want. (0) comments
Irene Vilar is a mother, an author, a literary agent, an editor and an incredibly intelligent woman. Yet, she has a disturbing secret that she is ready to share with the world. She has an addiction to receiving the medical procedure known as abortion. According to the ABC News Web site, she has had 15 abortions in the past 16 years,and she has been married for the majority of those years. (3) comments
Going to the justice of the peace with your sweetie to obtain your marriage license should be a cause for celebration. It wasn't very much fun last week for Beth Humphrey and Terence McKay, residents of Hammond, La.. This young, happy couple was denied their right to a marriage license by Justice Keith Bardwell. (1) comment
The mention of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez in today's political sphere, or even general society seems to elicit no less than vigorous chair-throwing and shouting matches, the likes of which are fit for the Jerry Springer Show. But the real question is, why? To begin with, there is the not-so-discrete anti-American rhetoric utilized by the leader himself in which he compares the U. (3) comments
The "don't ask, don't tell" policy was put into place in 1993 to discourage gay men and women from being open about their sexual orientation in the military. However, during the past couple of years the majority of people being discharged because of their sexual orientation were women. (0) comments
Finally social networking Web sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and MySpace have become useful for something other than posting meaningless thoughts and viewing funny babies. In order to garner support for his valiant cause against the corporate giant Hansen Beverage Company, Matt Nadeau, co-owner of Rock Art Brewery out of Vermont, gathered support from the Internet and various other sources. (0) comments
The gubernatorial race between Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Gov. Rick Perry reached disappointing new lows with some of the name calling that's been going on for the past few weeks. I haven't seen this kind of vicious attacking, name-sullying and general contempt between two candidates since . (1) comment
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