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Of Mosques and Master’s Degrees

by Amanda Read Sheik | Aug 6, 2010 | Politics, The Washington Times Communities, World Views

“Religious expression” is banned from the debate haven of academia but could be forced near a site where thousands were murdered in the name of Islam? The New York Landmarks Preservation Commission has unanimously decided against granting landmark status...

Whether you’re Stan McChrystal, Nashville, or Elena Kagan, headlines rule

by Amanda Read Sheik | Jul 3, 2010 | Politics, The Washington Times Communities

Often it isn’t what happens, but what gets talked about that makes all the difference. When President Obama commented on General Stanley McChrystal, the greatest impression made on me was the source Obama cited as specific rationale for his approval of...

What Abby Sunderland, the ACT and BP Oil Spill May Have in Common

by Amanda Read Sheik | Jun 19, 2010 | Politics, The Washington Times Communities

While it’s tempting to dismiss Abby Sunderland’s voyage as misguided and pointless, many challenges accepted in society are just as ridiculous. GULF SHORES, AL – The solo circumnavigation voyage of 16-year-old Californian homeschooled student Abby...

S.E. Cupp vs. “Christian Atheists”

by Amanda Read Sheik | May 12, 2010 | Politics, World Views

Winning minds is one thing.  Winning hearts is a totally different matter.  I’ll explain later. She’s conservative.  She loves and defends Christians.  She believes America was founded on Judeo-Christian values.  She says she would never vote for an...

The Tea Party: An Independent 3rd Party In The Works?

by Amanda Read Sheik | Feb 7, 2010 | Politics

Some readers of Sincerely Amanda might remember the satirical literary lashing I gave to third-party candidates, their supporters and any who refused to vote in the 2008 Presidential Election.  Well, I called it like I saw it regarding any who turned their noses up at...

A True Story Is A True Story

by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 27, 2010 | Luke Historians, Politics, World Views

Pam & Tim Tebow (AP Photo) So let’em tell it! Liberal women’s groups et al are offended at the prospects of a Super Bowl ad featuring Tim Tebow and his mother, Pam.  The reason?  Because it is “likely to convey an anti-abortion message.” ...
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