Respect

Otis Redding's Widow Speaks About Respect

Tamara Conniff | Posted 11.02.2009 | Entertainment


Tamara Conniff

Zelma Redding is fierce. Think twice before sampling any of Otis' music illegally. No one messes with Otis' music. No one messes with Zelma.

From Fear to Faith

Jim Lichtman | Posted 09.12.2009 | Politics


Jim Lichtman

This is not about the pros and cons of the health care debate. That's politics. This is about the ethics of a "debate" which has deteriorated into an Us vs. Them shouting match.

Friday Talking Points [80] -- Parsing Obama's Cairo Speech

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.06.2009 | World


Chris Weigant

This is an interesting and refreshing subtext in Obama's entire speech -- he says things are "facts" and not opinions. Considering the lunacy that passes for "political debate" on American television screens -- where there are always two points of view, and every "fact" is subject to spin from one side or another -- it is a breath of fresh air.

Where Is The Love?

Crystal Smith | Posted 01.12.2009 | Living


Crystal Smith

One Friday night, I was out with some of my girlfriends at a very nice restaurant. It was cocktail night for the girls. At the table were independen...

Principled Choices

Kirsten Moore | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics


Kirsten Moore

I know President Obama isn't looking forward to starting in-depth public conversations on contentious cultural issues, but when the subject comes up, we have a leader who can help us move forward.

Ignore the Negative Ads; Watch How He Treats His Wife

Pam Atherton | Posted 11.28.2008 | Home


Pam Atherton

There are quick ways to assess the measure of a man, whether he's a date or a guy running for office. Anybody can put on party manners for the camera, but what is he like underneath the show?

We Need a President Who Plays Well With Others

Pam Atherton | Posted 11.17.2008 | Home


Pam Atherton

Enough with the campaign promises. That's not what we need right now, especially since most of the promises probably won't happen anyway. What we need is a president who respects others. Especially the women-folk.