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As a freelance writer, I've contributed written various articles for Metro, the world's largest global newspaper, as well as AMNY, another NYC daily paper. I've also been a contributing editor for radio and talk show host Glenn Beck's Fusion magazine, and

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Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Why are atheists so curious about religion: 1 of 23
"I know in your heart, you're still searching for God because you're always asking about him" my aunt likes to kid me every so often. She still holds a candle that one day I'll see the proverbial light again, though I'm sure her candle doesn't burn as ardently as the one my mother carries just the same. Having grown up Cathol... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Does the movie Sicko portray healthcare problems accurately: 1 of 9
Hardly.As a taxpayer who resents having part of my paycheck deducted for Medicaid and Medicare, while having access to neither if I fell ill tomorrow, I applauded Michael Moore's latest documentary, "Sicko," as an open dialogue regarding our health care dilemma. But despite his clever use of heartbreaking health-care horror s... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Che Guevara in popular culture: 1 of 8
"Paredn! Paredn!" (to the wall!) was a haunting chant that could be heard in movie theatres throughout Havana, Cuba in 1959 as news clips played executions by firing squads. It was the cry of the crowds calling for the death of many Batistianos, people who had worked for Fulgencio Batista, Cuba's previous dictator. Many of th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders US elections 2008: Decoding Obama's appeal: 2 of 12
I'll admit to being surprisingly moved, and even enlightened by Barack Obama's stirring and undoubtedly historic speech for his nomination at the Democratic National Convention. One line in particular called out to me."America, now is not the time for small plans." Taxpayers beware. While it was enlightening to hear Obama art... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 What does Barack Obama need to do in his first 100 days as he starts his presidency?: 11 of 62
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" Franklin D Roosevelt declared on his inaugural address upon his first 100 days in office. It's arguable how this eventually resonated with thousands of Japanese, Italian and German Americans who were forced into internment camps during his presidency. Let alone African Americans... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Open letter to undecided voters in the 2008 US election: 6 of 29
With only two weeks away from the election, there are still millions of Americans who feel they are without a candidate. And not because they're undecided. They're actually decided on the fact that neither Obama nor McCain represent anything they stand for.Neither candidate is willing to openly support the right for gay marri... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Do Obama's ideas signal new hope or are they the same old Democratic ideas in a different package?: 4 of 17
Keynesian economics is an obsolete system for anyone who cares to know, or anyone who doesn't care to live through the inevitable inflation created by it's truly failed policies of spurring economic activity through massive government spending, especially when it involves impossible deficits. If someone could please inform th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money is the root of all evil: 20 of 80
Money is hardly the root of all evil. The blindingly insatiable desire for absolute power is perhaps a more qualified candidate. Greed would be a shoe in for second place. While money may seem the root of all evil to many, it behooves them to take a moment to define evil, and more importantly, the inevitable nature of money i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Why or why not vote in elections: 11 of 40
"You're voting for Bob who?" I've been asked by friends and relatives who wonder why I'd waste my vote on Libertarian party candidate Bob Barr. "You might as well stay home" some advised. "What a dopey thing to do!" one threw in.This coming from people who complain about the mafia-style duopoly our government and political pr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Confronting the climate/energy crisis and the recession at the same time: 3 of 10
Less is more. And when it comes to dealing with our current recession, the less the government intervenes with its so-called abled body of career politicians with zero economic backgrounds (the majority are lawyers, go figure), much, much, much more gets accomplished. By simply avoiding the problems government creates in the ... More..