Unfair Criticism of Activism Behind Kony 2012
While physical service is likely more admirable than distant check-writing, the human resource distribution of the world is asymmetric and we need all kinds of pathways to assist those in need.
While physical service is likely more admirable than distant check-writing, the human resource distribution of the world is asymmetric and we need all kinds of pathways to assist those in need.
TruTV.com | Posted 03.12.2012
Most people think of witches as make-believe old crones with pointy hats who tempt children into gingerbread houses. But today, witches aren't just...
Alejandro Rojas | Posted 05.05.2012
British headlines buzzed last week with the conviction of a London couple for the death of a 15-year-old boy whom they violently abused because they believed him to be a witch. However, as shocking as it may sound, this is not a secluded incident.
The Huffington Post | Posted 01.27.2012
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Fun fact: In colonial times, Unicorn Root was used to treat flatulence and to cure other stomach ailments. Unicorn root is used...
Candy Chand | Posted 03.19.2012
Many of us dream of making a positive difference in the world. But few are willing, especially if that willingness constitutes leaving our homes, friends, relatives, our nation.
Posted 01.08.2012
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Religion News Service SALEM, Mass. (RNS) For centuries, scholars have wondered how a farming village in 1692 could have be...
TheFrisky.com | David Moye | Posted 11.15.2011
With all of the modern technology available to help couples conceive, some people are going back to the dark ages to treat infertility. Take Briti...
Chi Mgbako | Posted 05.25.2011
When I think of Emma, I remember her moonbeam smile and her radiant innocence. But I also think of the thousands of children accused of witchcraft whose futures will not be as bright.
AP | ALISON MUTLER | Posted 05.25.2011
BUCHAREST, Romania — There's more bad news in the cards for Romania's beleaguered witches. A month after Romanian authorities began taxing them...
AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011
MOGOSOIA, Romania (AP) -- Solace for world leaders trying to enforce painful austerity measures: At least you're not running Romania. (Scroll down for...
Robby Bresson | Posted 05.25.2011
I trust that people all over the world use their position of privilege in our society and compassion for their fellow human beings to bring about positive change particularly for those afflicted by AIDS.
AP | Posted 05.25.2011
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania has changed its labor laws to officially recognize witchcraft as a profession, prompting one self-described witch t...
Frank Dwyer | Posted 05.25.2011
Some witch. She tried to turn Coons into a toad, made him a senator....
Susanna Speier | Posted 05.25.2011
Christine O'Donnell's "I am not a witch" ad inspired me to buy the witch wig that I ended up returning, unopened, the day before Halloween. After the Gawker story, I just wasn't in the mood to make fun of her anymore.
Irene Monroe | Posted 05.25.2011
Due to homophobic bullying some of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) children feel like they are looked upon as today's witches.
Daniel Kurtzman | Posted 05.25.2011
Regardless of the outcome of the 2010 elections, the Tea Party has already made history by spawning the craziest crop of political candidates America has ever seen.
Jay Weston | Posted 05.25.2011
I went to a preview of the revival of the famed John Van Druten romantic comedy Bell, Book and Candle at the luxurious Colony Theatre in downtown Burbank.
Beth Armogida | Posted 05.25.2011
Man Up! - 1. Expression used bizarrely and illogically by female Republican candidates about male Democratic candidates. 2. Alarm sounded by the homophobic Carl Paladino when there are men in Speedos nearby.
Martin Maidenberg | Posted 05.25.2011
These ghastly candidates all profess their love for this country at all costs, maligning their way through elections, campaigning on ego, aggression and "sameness," ("I AM YOU"), rather than on ability.
Michael Fertik | Posted 05.25.2011
This week's side-by-side comparison of the online reputations of two contending candidates, Christine O'Donnell and Chris Coons, offers its fair share of flag-raising results. Let's dig in to a few of the more interesting scores.
Sunil Adam | Posted 05.25.2011
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Erin Gibson | Posted 05.25.2011
It's real easy to verbally ejaculate into the collective American ear hole. All you need is a green screen, a camera, a fourth grade understanding of ...
Edward Murray | Posted 05.25.2011
This is America, Christine, and even if you're still mesmerized by the magic powers of your opposable thumb, you still have the right to run for political office. However, you do not have the right to be me.
Matt Kane | Posted 05.25.2011
Christine O'Donnell has created quite a stir with her first political advertisement. The advertisement is perfect for O'Donnell because it sums up her entire candidacy: it's a joke.
Dean Obeidallah | Posted 05.25.2011
Despite Christine O'Donnell's denial and the fact there is no credible evidence, I think she is a witch. That is why I'm starting the "witchers" movement inspired by "the birthers." Why should the truth get in the way?
Saleem H. Ali | Posted 05.14.2012