by Amanda Read Sheik | May 29, 2015 | Appearances, Culture, Interviews, Journal
The following was interview was originally part of a Smart Girl Politics series in early 2013 and didn’t end up getting published. But some of the topics covered are still relevant today! Bethany Bowra will now be writing a daily column for Smart Girl Politics....
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,...
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...
by Amanda Read Sheik | May 18, 2007 | Comedy, Journal
It is almost difficult to believe that an entire year has passed by since my first encounter with the Six Flags theme park atmosphere. Last year I was slow to acclimate, uncertain of my taste in intense recreation. I came to think of myself as a sort of killjoy...
