by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 25, 2017 | Grad School, Journal
In case my readers haven’t noticed, I’m currently getting my Master of Arts in History with an emphasis on U.S. Constitutional studies so that I can teach that topic at the high school level, and I’m doing this thanks to the honor of being awarded a...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 20, 2017 | Flashback Friday Interviews, Journal, Politics, Reminiscences, World Views
My first installment in the Flashback Friday Interviews series features Kellyanne Conway, who was recently appointed Counselor to the President. It’s now been more than six years since I met and interviewed this skillful pollster (also a mother of four), who...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 13, 2017 | Journal
Some of you might have noticed that my old articles are difficult to find or have broken links. I’m considering re-publishing the helpful ones every Friday on this website. Feel free to suggest a particular bit or sort of information you’d like to read...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 7, 2016 | Journal, Politics, World Views
My Dear American Christians, During the 2016 primary elections I wrote an article entitled, “Why I Won’t Speak Against Trump In God’s Name,” in which I argued that it is unwise to dismiss Donald Trump as against God’s will and approval for civil office, or declare...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 6, 2016 | Comedy, Dramatizing History, Filmmaking, Journal, Wit
