Perhaps the most interesting portrait to appear on Confederate money is that of John E. Ward. His portrait was on a $10 bill in 1861. The irony is, although a native of Georgia and a holder of high offices, he was not in favor of secession. In fact, Mr. Ward left the South partly...
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Let’s Take a Moment to Support Our Fighting Men and Women
Although freedom of speech is a right, afforded to us by the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights, I always try and view it as a privilege. A privilege afforded to us by the fighting men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Let\’s take a moment to acknowledge those thatstand...
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In the Interest of Wellness: Can Nationalized Healthcare Really Work For All?
The ongoing discussions and protests surrounding health care reform have brought out many hidden agendas to the forefront of America’s societal framework. Issues of race, gender, class, geography, physical limitations and age have been used towards proactive and destructive ends with buzz words including “nationalized healthcare” receiving rallying cries of support as well as...
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The Blair Necessities: Tony Blair Book of Quotations
The Blair Necessities: The Tony Blair Book of Quotations Dale goes behind the smile to reveal the cha racter and political beliefs of ”Phoney Tony” – former lead singer of the Ugly Rumours, husband of hot shot barrister Ch erie Booth, and the youngest British Prime Minister this cen tury. ‘ Share
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What Is Political Theology?
What Is Political Theology? (Continuum Resources Religion & Poltcal Cult) Thorough discussion and analysis of the concept of political theology, and its appropriation by various thinkers from when it was first coined by Carl Schmitt. Michael Hoelzl is Lecturer in Philosophy of Religion at the University of Manchester, UK. Graham Ward is Professor of...
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America by Heart : Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag by Sarah Palin
America by Heart : Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag Since the publication of her bestselling memoir, Going Rogue, in 2009, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has traveled the country extensively. She has visited cities and towns in almost every state, dropped in on military bases, given talks and speeches to small groups and...
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Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of Energy Independence
Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of Energy Independence A surprising, irreverent, and scrupulously reported deconstruction of today’s fashions in energy policy. Everybody is talking about “energy independence.” But is it really achievable? Is it actually even desirable? In this controversial, meticulously researched book, Robert Bryce exposes the false promises behind the rhetoric while...
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Radical Paulitics: Readings of Paul in Contemporary Culture
Radical Paulitics: Readings of Paul in Contemporary Culture by Jay Twomey Share
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Photography as Activism: Using Your Camera for Social Change
Photographic images are one of the most popular tools used to advocate for social and environmental awareness. Photographers have witnessed, interpreted, exposed, and addressed obvious problems such as child labor, AIDS, famine, war, and the plight of refugees and migrant workers. For example, landscape photographers such as William Henry Jackson and Ansel Adams trudged...
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