James Carroll

An End to War Vs. the Animal Instinct to Survive

David Ropeik | Posted 11.17.2011

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David Ropeik

Large scale violence happens for the same reason that most violence does. When we are threatened, we often protect ourselves with physical force. It's instinctive.

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James Carroll: The Catholic Church Has To Be Rescued From Catholic Fundamentalism

Ian Masters | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ian Masters

James Carroll, writer and former Catholic priest, put the Church's recent scandals into context, offering an interpretation that is both critical and optimistic.

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Court Rejects Drew Peterson's Bid To Retain Control Of Slain Wife's Estate

Joliet Herald News | Joe Hosey | Posted 05.25.2011

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The appellate court shot down Drew Peterson's bid to keep his uncle in control of his slain third wife's finances. Peterson's legal team appealed a W...

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Prop 8: Preying on California

Tom Gregory | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tom Gregory

The church poking its nose into politics has too long been too pervasive and too powerful in Bush's America.

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