The media have an inadequate understanding of religion. This simple fact is corroborated frequently, as mainstream outlets attempt to illustrate stories, explain religious themes and delve deep into faith-based systems.  Unfortunately, most outlets miss the mark entirely, as journalists do not have proper understanding of the constructs through which they are attempting to report.  As [...]

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Facing Up to the Nation’s Finances is back with a new “Budget Blog Carnival!” If you are unfamiliar, a blog carnival is an online “magazine” (blogo-zine) of sorts that focuses on a specific theme. This issue is all about the U.S. federal budget and the national debt.
As always, the carnival is comprised of a non-partisan [...]

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Hilarious video that recaps some of the year’s funniest and best moments in politics, entertainment and society.  Click below to watch and be sure to pass it on!
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CMPI had released another excellent health care video.  See how a simply game of hoops compares to the one’s you’ll be jumping through once the government takes over the American health care system:
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The Center for Medicine in the Public Interest has an excellent (and hilarious) video that focuses on American health care and where we may be headed.  Check it out:
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Amy Rice and Alicia Sams’ documentary, “By the People,” provides a lens into Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.  A guided tour of sorts, the film delves into the Obama’s biggest milestones, while ignoring glaring contradictions and blemishes.  Perhaps two words can best describe it: snooze fest.  Teamed with the films vapidity and its lack of [...]

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Ryan Dixon, a correspondent for RENEWtv and the host of his own video series Young Republicans TV, delves into House Democrats’ ramming through of their proposal health care legislation.  Check it out:
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You may have missed Steven Crowder’s health care documentary back in July.  If you didn’t catch it, be sure to check it out (and if you did, another viewing is definitely warranted).  As the health care bill heads to the Senate, educating yourself (while enjoying Crowder’s hilarity) is more important than ever.  Check it out:
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In an extremely close vote (220 to 215), the Democratic Congress has passed the contentious health care bill.  As per FOX News:
In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on [...]

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This week, Jodi Miller (via NewsBusted) tackles Bush’s popularity, marijuana, public trust of the GOP and plenty more.  Check it out:
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