‘Birther’ bill caters to conspiracy, wastes money
The Arizona House passed a bill that would require presidential candidates to submit a birth certificate for the 2012 election. People who believe President Barack Obama was not born in the U.S. can count this is a victory, but the rest of us can count it as a waste of time and money.
Day of Prayer unconstitutional, may be abolished
Last week the National Day of Prayer was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge. The judge made the right decision and hopefully May 6, 2010 will be the last government sponsored National Day of Prayer.
Shaming binge drinking will not solve problem
PSAs link binge drinking with feelings of shame and guilt. A recent study showed that these PSAs may have the effect of leading college students to binge drink more. We need to find a better way to solve the problem of binge drinking among college students.
Categories: Opinion
Evaluating hate crime statutes necessary
It is time we evaluate our current hate crime statutes. They serve an important role: to deter people from targeting members of groups that are already prone to an increased likelihood of attack. We are absolutely justified in attempting to protect people who need it.
Categories: Columns Opinion Tags: hate groups souther poverty law center
Questioning the legacy of ‘People’s Pope’ John Paul II
Pope John Paul II passed away five years ago. His supporters may be forming a legacy for “The People’s Pope” that he doesn’t deserve. It’s imperative we evaluate his life and the positions he held to determine what his legacy actually should entail.
Categories: Columns Opinion Tags: People's pope Pope Benedict XVI Pope John Paul II
Substantive conversations contribute to the happy life
A recent study indicates that less small talk and more substantive conversations could be a component in a person living a happy life.
Categories: Columns Opinion Tags: happiness psychology UA
Cause of Nigerian conflict still in question
Last week, violence struck Nigeria again. Hundreds of people were slaughtered, and it opened the door for questions about the reasons behind the ongoing conflict between Nigeria’s major ethnic groups.
Tea Party movement soils historical namesake
The present-day Tea Party movement degrades the importance of The Boston Tea Party and the movement that led to our independence.
