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The Apocalypse Rears Its Head
By
Diana Butler Bass
With media attention directed toward the largest economic story in recent American history, other stories are falling by the way. One of the most interesting–and surely least understood–is the story of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s religious faith. As a mainline Protestant whose faith values pluralism, I confess that I have been reluctant to…
No debate in Mississippi? Well, at least we wouldn’t have to help all those poor, deprived visitors understand the differences between grits and hushpuppies, cornbread and cake… molasses and glue.
By
Burns Strider
I hope both Senators Obama and McCain show up for the debate at Ole Miss. Its important to see our two choices together, interacting, answering the same questions. Showcasing why they should be President is pretty much their job right now. Walking away from debating before the American people, when the choice we must make…
The GOP Casino Gravy Train: First Abramoff, then Reed, now Adelson
By
Eric Sapp
Jack Abramoff’s in prison…Ralph Reed is disgraced…what’s a poor Republican to do when they need access to casino money to fund their most outrageous attacks on Democratic opponents? Answer: Turn to Vegas Casino Billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his shadow 527 group, Freedom’s Watch. Sheldon Adelson, who made his billions in casinos where the deck…
“Where Your Treasure Is”: The Economy and Values
By
Eric Sapp
As we contemplate the fact that Republicans are arguing for the largest U.S. government interference in the free markets in our nation’s history–a bailout just shy of being equal to the entire US debt when Ronald Reagan became President–Democrats MUST speak out on this issue and challenge Republicans on their hypocrisy, failed economic programs, and…
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