The GOP Forced Me to Have an Abortion

So writes an anonymous Virginia lawyer in a Washington Post Op-Ed piece. By fighting against Plan B and other emergency contraceptions, President Bush left her with no choice but to have an unwanted abortion, she asserts.

“I am a 42-year-old happily married mother of two elementary-schoolers. My husband and I both work, and like many couples, [...]

Violent Crime Goes Up

The number of U.S. violent crimes increased 2.5 percent last year, the largest percentage gain since the early 1990s, led by more murders, robberies and aggravated assaults, the FBI reported on Monday.
It said the number of murders rose 4.8 percent, the largest percentage gain in 15 years. Robberies increased 4.5 percent [...]

Children and the Irony of "Collateral Damage"

One reason I (Justin) could never fight in a war is that I would have a tremendous problem killing another human being. Yeah, at the time of danger, I could probably do it, but I’d be much more concerned about its affect on me years later. Depression. Doubt. Anger. Guilt.
I often listen to news about [...]