This essay examines the case American Legion v. American Humanist Association in which the Supreme Court decided (in a 7鈥 2 decision) that a monument in Bladensburg, Maryland, known as the Peace Cross, does not
Determined that Scotland not be forced out of the EU against the will of its people, Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish National Party leader and first minister, is prepared to call another referendum on Scottish independence if it’s the only route to remaining in or joining the EU. Last time, ...
Connolly noted that, earlier this year, he visited WWII Gen. George Patton’s grave in an American cemetery in Luxembourg and was struck by how pristine the grounds were. “It was so peaceful and tranquil, and yet those buried there didn’t die [that way],” he said. “We can have n...
According to its motto, anyone can join Anonymous: there are no limitations or specific criteria for joining the movement [32]. Therefore the ‘Anonymous Robin Hoods’ chose as their ‘personal sign’ the mask of Guy Fawkes, as well as the headless man. As Olson put it, ‘there is no ...
Back in the times before it became a label, I used to be progressive. Of course the word progressive is an adjective, like big, or old or green. In the past I wouldn’t have called myself a Progressive, any more than I’d have called myself a Big (which I am not), or an Old...
the very least, if you are going to get on comms with a group of people, and you don't know them, it is always good manners to say something like "Hi, do you mind if I fly with you guys", and then just make a point of toning it down a lot until you establish some ...
The Guns of the North CHAPTER ONE A Mission is Proposed I had just finished breakfast and was filling my pipe when I got Bullivant's telegram. It was at Furling, the big country house in Hampshire where I had come to convalesce after Loos, and Sandy, who was in the same case, was...
The Screen Actors Guild, SAG-AFTRA, went on strike yesterday, joining the WGA on the picket lines. The writers have been striking for more than two months now, fighting the AMPTP for fair wages, better working conditions, and a solid roadmap for workers through the future of AI technology...
Among the other titles joining PS Now this month are Darksiders III, which isn’t as good as its predecessors but still worth a look, and The Surge 2. Here’s the full lineup.PlayStation Now Games – December 2020Broforce Darksiders III Horizon Zero Dawn Stranded Deep The Surge 2 Wreckfe...
Well today, I'm joining the rogues gallery of presumptuousness. Look around you and tell me that whatever concept of the almighty you prefer is not sending serious telegrams by whatever means are available to omnipotent spirits. Fire, ice, water, pestilence, disease, winds, storms, murder, ...