Our last stop on that trip (I know, I know, that was ages ago, we'll get caught up to present-day activities soon) was New Bern, NC, to visit my grandparents. It was rainy, but P-roc still got to run around...
Interesting reactions coming from GOP Southern Governors. No doubt they’re on the BP and big oil payroll, as well as on our public dole. Yesterday, the Hattiesburg American reported the Mississippi Governor Halley Barbour...
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Several months ago, I wrote several posts about the University of Tennessee’s announcement to grant Al Gore an honorary degree. I haven’t forgotten about this and have maintained my pledge to never give the UT system another dime.
Over the weekend,...
I love spring. That one week of the year when it's not too hot, not too cold. The family can all go outside and play together. I can go and teach in the classroom without breaking into an awkward sweat....
Forget “Lost” watch parties. Election watch parties are the place to be, if you can get to one.
Third Congressional District candidate Robin Smith is hosting one at her campaign headquarters just off Lee Highway. A few county candidates are scheduled...
Officials obtained a favorable ruling yesterday in Chancery Court that postponed the election date until Tuesday, May 18.
All other county elections are being held today, though there are some slight adjustments. Hamilton County elections are as regularly scheduled. The polls...
Internships are not rocket science. As one of my professors says, "it's not what you know; it's who you know!" Today, that's less true than it used to be. The challenge is becoming a happy medium of what and who you...
I describe the 8 elements of social justice here at World Magazine. (1) Love (2) Human Dignity (3) Solidarity (4) Flourishing Social Spheres (5) Desert (6) Reciprocity (7) Need (8) Equality...
Around 75% percent of our processed foods contain some form of genetically modified ingredients. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear its first arguments regarding genetically modified alfalfa. This decision will set precedents for future laws and regulations with regard...
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