Tag Archives: Immigration

What Does Legal Immigration Look Like?

The issue of immigration is once again heating up.  We’ll soon be hearing about how immigrants should “do things the right way” and “get in line.”  And while I completely agree that immigrants should indeed get in line and follow … Continue reading

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The Truth About the Economy, with Robert Reich

I’ve read countless explanations of why the economy is struggling to come back around and what we can do to help it along.  Regardless of your philosophical proclivities and political predispositions, there are nice cold numbers to ponder over.  Former … Continue reading

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Celebrate Banned Books Week

One of the most enjoyable scholarly activities one can engage in is the reading of banned books.  It is often these banned books that portray a palpable reality, even if those realities are dark places into which one might not … Continue reading

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Illegal Immigration and State’s Rights

Like several other states, Alabama has been moving in the direction of strengthening their laws regarding illegal immigration.  And of course, there is plenty of tension to go along with this shift.  Here’s the first bit from a Los Angeles … Continue reading

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Some refreshing Christian Rhetoric (sounds strange, I know)

The bell of Christianity is often rung in the United States because after all, we are a “Christian Nation.” (end sarcasm)  The thing that’s interesting is that it seems Jesus is relied upon generally only so far as he can … Continue reading

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