Bhutto is dead. One tries to be understanding, patient, tries to embrace the tolerance so thoroughly rejected by those who condemn out of hand, with no chance for counterargument, the possibility of dialogue. Comes a point where one has to simply acknowledge that some people, in some places, just don't…
Bill Moyers recently interviewed Benjamin Barber, a renowned political theorist and a distinguished senior fellow at Demos — a public policy think tank here in New York City. Barber's most recent book is Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole (2007). What's the focus of this book?…
When the U.S. was busy invading Iraq, the toy aisles started bursting with new soldier, tank and fighter jet toys. Tonight, I toured the toy aisles of several stores to see whether I could find military toys corresponding to the current state of the Iraq occupation. First of all, I looked…
Who is the holiest candidate, the one most likely to sit at God’s right hand? We need to know this now, of course, because the religious integrity of the White House is at stake!
I beg you. Let me be the one who cross-examines the GOP candidates on the topic of religion. Why? Because I insist on asking simple questions and I demand simple answers. The disturbing information we already know is just the tip of the iceberg. I promise that I will be relentless and aggressive. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get started. No crucifix left unturned! Where do I sign up? There are so many religious issues I would like to explore with the GOP candidates . . .
Let’s start with Mitt Romney. Mitt is working nonstop to convince us how incredibly important his religion is to him, but refusing to acknowledge any of his basic beliefs. Why not, Mitt? Are you afraid that the late night talk shows would tack on a laugh track when you explain the Mormon claim that Jesus walked about and taught American natives almost 2,000 years ago? Or does it embarrass you that the great prophet Joseph Smith, who had 48 wives and stuck his face into a hat in order to interpret sacred writings?
Mitt, if you really believe the things most Mormons claim to believe, why not just tell us? Are you hesitant, perhaps, because reputable archaeologists and anthropologists view the entire Book of Mormon as …
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood is demanding that McDonald’s immediately stop advertising on children’s report cards. Last week, students in Seminole County, Florida received their report cards in envelopes adorned with Ronald McDonald promising a free Happy Meal to students with good grades, behavior, or attendance. “This promotion takes…