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Jiggery-pokery: Scalia’s Poetry Slam
By Mark Fiore It seems only fitting to use Antonin Scalia’s own words for a poetry slam, since the justice’s snarky dissents are filled with so many poetic gems. The Affordable Care Act victory was followed quickly by the same-sex marriage...
State of the State: An Update from VA Lt Governor Ralph Northam
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Dick (Transvaginal Ultrasound) Black Is Comparing Women’s Groups To ISIS
RICHMOND — For the first time in history, Emily’s List is targeting a sitting state lawmaker — and Virginia state Sen. Richard H. Black has earned the dubious honor. The national political action committee is putting Black “on notice” for his opposition to Medicaid...
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Being Black in Charleston
"One of the things I wanted all my life is to be a man, not a black man, but a man. There's no way I can ever be a man in Charleston, South Carolina. I'm 80 years old and I'll always be a boy..to the system." -William Saunders #charleston...
Charleston Strong
Pastors and Community Leaders, It's time to come together and heal! Join us at First Baptist Church (632 W. Main St.) as our entire community comes together for Unity Prayer Service and Vigil for our Brothers and Sisters of Charleston, SC....
Let us stand with the Charleston families and their congregation
"What transpired in Charleston, South Carolina, last night was not just a tragedy, it was an act of terror. Nine of our fellow Americans were murdered while praying in a historic church because of the color of their skin. This senseless violence fills me with outrage,...
The Gospel of Denial
By Mark Fiore Now that Pope Francis has come out on the side of acknowledging human-caused global warming, Republican presidential contenders are suddenly on the side of “science” not religion. Where does this pope guy get off on mixing religion...
The Encyclical Letter On Care For Our Common Home
1. “Laudato si’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. “Praise...
Fox News: #Charleston not a hate crime; it’s an attack on Christians
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