By: Kim Moreland|Published: May 17, 2013 3:17 PM
Literature is better than any self-help book. Judges have used it to help and educate offenders. There are even literary alternative sentencing programs for low-level offenders.
The University of Virginia started a program at a local correctional facility teaching Russian literature. It's been a success, helping the offender see the moral aspects of living. One inmate said that at the end of each class, he "he felt like a human being again."
READ FULL ARTICLE »By: Regis Nicoll|Published: May 16, 2013 12:55 PM
After being denied a run for prom queen at his high school by district officials, gay student Coy Villasenor cried foul: “I wear foundation, I fill in my eyebrows, I take care of myself how a female should. . . . I’ve had hair down to my chest for four years. I donated it. I wear tight pants. I was considered a girl. So if that wasn’t good enough for them, then I think, I just think they’re making it up.”
READ FULL ARTICLE »By: Gina Dalfonzo|Published: May 16, 2013 10:54 AM
It's been a while since I posted a bleg, but here's a quick one: My essay on C. S. Lewis is a finalist in an essay competition over at Book Riot. If you'd like to vote for it, just go to the page and click Like on the top left side. Thanks!READ FULL ARTICLE »By: Gina Dalfonzo|Published: May 16, 2013 8:04 AM
In an open letter to the President, Franklin Graham states that he thinks his father's organization was targeted after announcing its support for traditional marriage.READ FULL ARTICLE »By: Gina Dalfonzo|Published: May 15, 2013 5:29 PM
Centurion Jason Kanz has written a great blog post about his experiences in the program. "If you choose to do this," he writes, "I promise you will never look at the world in the same way again. And that is a good thing."
You still have time to apply for the 2013-14 Centurion class -- the deadline has been extended to May 24. Go here to find out how to get involved!READ FULL ARTICLE »By: Gina Dalfonzo|Published: May 15, 2013 9:22 AM
Kermit Gosnell gave up his right to appeal in exchange for life in prison.READ FULL ARTICLE »By: Alan Eason|Published: May 14, 2013 2:14 PM
Recently I wrote a post about an alarming development in the military. I reported on how both small media outlets and (later) major media published “statements” from different sources indicating that various branches of the military or the Department of Defense might change policy and/or enforcement of policy to discourage “proselytizing” in the armed forces. The issue has caused a firestorm, especially among evangelicals and conservatives. Here is an update:
READ FULL ARTICLE »By: Gina Dalfonzo|Published: May 14, 2013 10:23 AM
"Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown has a new book, "Inferno," coming out today. In response, the Telegraph's Michael Deacon has written one of the funniest satires I've ever read in my life. ("Renowned author Dan Brown got out of his luxurious four-poster bed in his expensive $10 million house and paced the bedroom, using the feet located at the ends of his two legs to propel him forwards.") Don't miss it!
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