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Defunding Planned Parenthood: A cultural debate

by Amanda Read Sheik | Feb 28, 2011 | Politics, The Washington Times Communities, World Views

Although people have the right and liberty to access it, Planned Parenthood is yet another item on the list that doesn’t need or deserve government funding – and has a whole lot of baggage. Planned Parenthood, which currently receives more than $360...

Femininity in the Public Sphere

by Amanda Read Sheik | Oct 29, 2010 | Latitude 821, Luke Historians, Politics, World Views

“Women are the last line of defense.” – Fire From the Heartland film trailer The following is a letter to Christian conservative women on the subject of the Bible and women in state government. Dear Sisters in Christ, As I write on this chilly October morning,...

Bad science and its moral pretensions: The case of James J. Lee

by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 11, 2010 | The Washington Times Communities, World Views

A disturbing aspect of James J. Lee’s case is that his quest was logical according to respected — albeit false — premises. This month began with a scare at Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring, Md.  Armed with a gun and explosives,...

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