Okay. Time for a little rant.  I’ve been sifting through resumes and cover letters from job applicants. These are from people who are already working in journalism. They are, supposedly, professional communicators.  Most have been out of school for a few years.  And this is the kind of stuff I’m reading: My strong journalistic foundation…

He might have some competition from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, but the man who will soon be the Speaker of the House could claim that title. Some details about John Boehner’s upbringing: He was reared in a two-bedroom Sears catalog house in suburban Cincinnati with 11 brothers and sisters, and parents who…

The musician weighs in on religion and his Catholic upbringing in an interview with the Globe and Mail: There are a number of songs addressing religion on the album, but they don’t seem anti-religious so much as opposed to the abuse of religion. I’m suspicious of people who think they know what God knows. Myself,…

Pope Benedict’s historic outreach to Anglicans continues to make history — and make waves: Anglicans who defect to Rome in protest at plans to ordain women bishops could be allowed to continue worshipping in their Church of England buildings, a leading official said today. Hundreds of priests and parishioners are expected to take up the…

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