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A History Of The Purple Heart
The first Purple Heart was created by Gen. George Washington in 1782 to recognized meritorious service in combat. But it quickly fell into disuse. Revived in 1932, the medal was changed into a recognition of combat injuries and deaths.
News Item · NPR World News · Sep 8, 2010
93-Year-Old Stetson Kennedy Vows to Arrest Qur’an Burner
Civil rights legend Stetson Kennedy, best known for his ground-breaking journalism exposing Ku Klux Klan members in the 1940s, is taking on the Qur’an burning church. The 93-year-old Kennedy has vowed to perform a citizen’s arrest of Pastor Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center on Sept....
News Item · BuzzFlash · Sep 8, 2010
Slate V: Dear Prudence: Family of Smoochers
Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a woman whose husband kisses his mother on the lips a little too often.
News Item · Slate · Sep 7, 2010
Editorial: Alms for the Rich and Powerful
Gifts to charities set up by lawmakers have become a popular way to curry favor on Capitol Hill. But these “donations” need to be fully disclosed and strictly limited.
News Item · New York Times Op-Ed · Sep 8, 2010
Is burning Korans a good idea?
Burning Korans will not bring about anything positive. What needs to be done is to examine the contents of the Koran, Bible, Torah and all "holy" books to see if they can stand the test of God-given reason.
News Item · OpEdNews · Sep 8, 2010