President Obama has made critical missteps in following through on one of his biggest campaign promises: Health Care reform. For those of us that supported him (or in my case actually worked on his campaign), this is a huge disappointment. While on the campaign trail, then Senator Obama pledged to essentially fight a two fro...
The nation of America, when founded, took a radically different view of religious liberty than their counterparts in the “old world” and served as a model for future nations prepared to accept the value of religious liberty. The Founders were determined to found a nation based on enlightenment principles of free ...
In today's society, it has become increasingly difficult to judge the voting records of those who represent us in Washington. This is partially due to the fact that we are, in some ways, suffering from an age of over-information. Our society has turned into a universe of 24 hour news coverage, that oversimplifies issues, and...
A relationship during your college years presents a number of challenges. It goes without saying that, without proper time management, these woes can manifest themselves and become detrimental to your studies. Here are some tips that will hopefully get you through the stressful school months and at the same time maintain a h...
Those who believe the 2nd amendment contains an individual right to own a handgun are likely to get a boost this Supreme Court term. In January, the Court will hear arguments in McDonald v. Chicago, which presents a challenge to a Chicago law outlawing handguns in the home. The 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution...
Making your home more energy efficient can both help the planet as well as lighten the burden on your monthly gas, electric, and water bills. The website www.climatecrisis.net -a site originally dedicated purely to the film An Inconvenient Truth but since become a guide to green living- is a truly fantastic resource for acco...
The Electoral College in the United States remains the last piece of our Constitutional legacy which is tarnished by a view of egalitarianism and elitism. Previous portions of our Constitution that reflect these draconian ideals have been amended to correct the misguided views of our founders (i.e. the 13th amendment's endin...
Finding the right after school program, which fits your budget, schedule, and child’s needs, can be tricky. This is mainly due to the ever increasing prevalence of after school programs. While the large number gives you many options to choose from, it also makes selecting one difficult. My first recommendation is don&r...
Being Catholic is much more than reading the Bible, saying the rosary, or attending mass. There must be some type of proactive nature to your faith. Below is a grouping of tenets (some of which I adopted from an American Bishop's publication) that I found to be most central to the Catholic practice. They are by no means excl...
A lean-to is the most common structure utilized in wilderness survival when shelter is needed in a short amount of time. A lean-to is defined as any four sided structure, with three sides covered and one side left open. The three covered sides are necessary to keep the shelter warm, while the open side is for easy entrance a...
Warren O. Brennan
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