We Need More Compassion, Less Government

Compassion is a term that seems to get tossed around with increased frequency these days. We are told to show compassion for Central Americans illegally crossing into the United States and Palestinians being killed by Israeli air strikes in Gaza, as well as the poor and suffering in our own communities. But what does it … Continue reading We Need More Compassion, Less Government →

Claims of Compassion and Racism on Immigration Policy

It was the end of yet another long day. The final bell would ring in less than five minutes. Staving off exhaustion, I leaned back in my chair and listened to the bright young man before me describe his big plans for the future. “In a few years, I’m gonna have my own business, and … Continue reading Claims of Compassion and Racism on Immigration Policy →

Why You Need to See Dinesh D’Souza’s “America”

Go see Dinesh D’Souza’s movie “America: Imagine the World without Her.” See it as soon as you can. Take your kids. Take your parents. Take your conservative and religious friends who likely already believe its message. Take your liberal and secular friends who may need more convincing. It is truly a film everyone should experience. At the end of … Continue reading Why You Need to See Dinesh D’Souza’s “America” →

Your Contraception Is Your Responsibility

Women can buy houses on their own. They can purchase cars without help from their bosses. Women can grocery shop, book vacations, save for retirement, and in general run their family’s finances—as most do—without assistance from their employers. But they can’t purchase birth control on their own. At least, this is the message of Ruth … Continue reading Your Contraception Is Your Responsibility →

Lessons on Honesty from Hillary

I don't often use this blog to lambast the character flaws and shortcomings of individual politicians. There are usually three good reasons to avoid this: 1. It is too easy. (See: Shooting fish in a barrel.) 2. You set yourself up for charges of hypocrisy, as no party or movement can claim a monopoly on virtuous people. 3. … Continue reading Lessons on Honesty from Hillary →

Support for Traditional Marriage Motivated by Love, Not Hate

This used to be the one hot-button political issue I really didn’t care to talk about. My position on the matter could best be summarized with an apathetic shrug. I had liberal friends in college who fought passionately for gay marriage, convinced their cause was the next great civil rights battle. I had members of … Continue reading Support for Traditional Marriage Motivated by Love, Not Hate →

It’s Time to Get Angry about Obamacare

Pissed off about Obamacare? You should be. If you are not yet steaming mad over the ironically-named “Affordable Care Act,” then you must fall into one of three categories: the tiny fraction that will actually benefit from the new law (temporarily, and at other’s expense), those Americans still largely ignorant of its ill effects, or … Continue reading It’s Time to Get Angry about Obamacare →