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Popular Culture, Graphic Representations of Torture and Violence
by The Editors
Panel 1, part 1 (see parts 2 and 3 below) The photographs that revealed the torture and abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib shocked the world. American military personnel and civilian contractors are seen engaged in practices prohibited by the Geneva Conventions, the Army Field Manual, and U.S. and international ...
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December 2nd, 2008
Popular Culture, Graphic Representations of Torture and Violence Panel 1, part 1 (see parts 2 and 3 below)
The photographs that revealed the torture and abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib shocked the world. American military personnel and civilian contractors are seen engaged ... |
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November 19th, 2008
A financial advisor and a scripture professor offer advice on how to navigate the current economic crisis Whether it is the rising cost of your weekly grocery bill, water cooler rumors about layoffs or the nightly news, everyone is reminded about the ... |
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November 12th, 2008
A boomer contemplates the millenials on the night of the election Nov. 4, 2008 — I'm hanging out in an enormous public room at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. A large screen TV has one ... |
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November 6th, 2008
The human side of the foreclosure crisis hits close to home When my husband and I started looking for a house this past spring, we were in the same boat as a lot of first ... |
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November 3rd, 2008
Almighty and ever–living God, bound in faithful love to Your people, be attentive to our deepest needs; for as a nation we place all our ... |
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October 24th, 2008
After decades of debate over abortion, something new has occurred this year. Maybe this isn't as polarizing of an issue as we think...
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After decades of debate over abortion, something new has occurred this year.
First, the Democratic Party ... |
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October 23rd, 2008
Why America's decency, civility and moral integrity is at stake in this year's election As they reflect upon this election, young people ought to step back from war, the economy, and other pressing issues and recognize that the critical issues of our day continue to be abortion and marriage. ... |
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October 21st, 2008
Our Panel Discussion on Faith and the Vote Continues Should faith matter in the voting booth? How can our moral convictions guide us as citizens when we choose our leaders? BustedHalo invited a cross-section of religious leaders, activists and educators from across the country ... |
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September 16th, 2008
An Army veteran and scholar on the costs of waging peace As a scholar, peace activist and Army veteran, David Cortright offers a unique perspective on war and peace issues. A professor at the Kroc ... |
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September 9th, 2008
Nearly 30 Years After His Murder, The Slain Archbishop’s Death Haunts Salvadoran Elections On a hot and sticky Sunday morning, pilgrims pour into the crypt of San Salvador Cathedral to pray at the tomb of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero. Grown men and women approach the tomb on their ... |
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September 4th, 2008
Marc Adams gets reactions from young delegates about Gov. Palin's acceptance speech Contributing Editor Marc Adams Video Blogs from the RNC and speaks with several young delegates to get their reactions to Gov. Sarah Palin's acceptance speech. |
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September 3rd, 2008
Marc Adams Video Blogs from the RNC and speaks with a young delegate about the mixture of politics and religion. Contributing Editor Marc Adams Video Blogs from the RNC and speaks with a young delegate about the mixture of politics and religion. |
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September 2nd, 2008
Why John McCain’s running mate has changed the game While watching Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night, my conservative-leaning heart sank a little. "There's no way," I thought, ... |
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August 29th, 2008
Marc Adams Video Blogs from the DNC and speaks with an Arab-American delegate from Democrats Abroad. Contributing Editor Marc Adams Video Blogs from the DNC and speaks with an Arab-American delegate from Democrats Abroad. |
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August 27th, 2008
Contributing Editor Marc Adams Video Blogs from the DNC and speaks with Politico.com's Chief political writer Mike Allen. |
