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• Greg Hicks Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of the Benghazi Terrorist Attack

  

  On September 11th of last year, the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya was attacked by a terrorist group. Since the tragedy there have been many different... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Fighting for the Press: The Inside Story of the Pentagon Papers and Other Battle...

  

  A couple of weeks ago, much to my surprise, I was contacted via email as to my interest in reviewing a forthcoming book by James C. Goodale. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Teen Mom’s Yearbook Photo is Banned Because of “Prop”

  

  Caitlin Tiller attends school in Trinity, North Carolina. Caitlin was excited to take her senior high school yearbook photo. Students were allowed to use a... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Boston Marathon Bomb Survivor, Adrianne Haslet, Vows to Keep on Dancing

  

  It has been 18 days since the horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon. There have been many stories of valor and selflessness that occurred in the immediate... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• CSN Blackhawks Analyst, Susannah Collins, is Fired After On-air Mistake

  This week’s viral video is courtesy a Chicago sports reporter for Comcast Sports Net (CSN).  Susannah Collins was fired after her on-air slip.Here’s the... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Justin Timberlake is Overrated…

  

  Justin Timberlake arriving at the 2007 Golden Globes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Sorry ladies, you can cry me a river all you want but I think Justin Timberlake i... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Why is the News Media Obsessed with the Jodi Arias Trial?

  

  Shouldn't we focus on more, well, important stories? Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, MEDIA, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Kim Kardashian Isn’t Fat, She’s Pregnant…

  

  This week I am dedicating my “rant of the week” to the ludicrous comments pregnant women hear from others. As some of you might know, I am a fan of the... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Collegiate Athlete Forfeits Season to Donate Bone Marrow to Stranger

  

  This week I am offering my praise of the week to Cameron Lyle. Cameron is a senior at the University of New Hampshire. The 21-year-old recently learned he is a... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Ryan Lochte Interview Causes News Anchors to Lose It on Set

  

  Ryan Lochte (Photo credit: jdlasica)Real Talk is constantly evolving and maturing as a blog.  In the coming days I will begin posting my rant and praise of the... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Michigan High School Ignores Rape Accusations to Protect Star Basketball Player

  

  David Frum, writer for the Daily Beast and Newsweek, brought a disturbing story to my intention. A Michigan high school is guilty of ignoring rape accusations i... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Why I Oppose Capital Punishment…

  

  With the capture of Suspect #2 there have been many opinions as to how the government should punish the 19-year-old. Some filled with anger wished the police... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Suspect #2 is Captured; Now Let Us Not Forget the Victims

  

  Yesterday, concluded the manhunt for Suspect #2. He is believed to have been involved in the Boston Marathon bombings earlier this week. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• U.S. Senate Fails to Pass Assault Weapons Ban

  

  English: Official portrait of Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate failed to pass a comprehensive Assaul... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Members of the Media, Please Calm Down

  

  CNN homepage showing contradicting reports (via @journtoolbox)Like many Americans and citizens around the world, I have been glued to my television, iPhone,... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Twin Explosions Injure Many During Boston Marathon

  

  The cause is still a mystery; people confused & upset Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Kermit Gosnell, a Philadelphia Doctor, Accused of Performing Horrifying Late-ter...

  

  Kermit Gosnell photographed following his arrest (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Had you heard of the name Kermit Gosnell before you read the title of this post?The... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Leave Derrick Rose Alone…

  

  Derrick Rose is the star basketball player for the Chicago Bulls. The 24-year-old point guard is one of the best at his position. A couple of years ago he was... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Preventing More “Steubenvilles” Starts with Teaching Children to Grow up with...

  When I first heard about the Steubenville, Ohio rape case I was horrified. Upon hearing about the death of Rehtaeh Parsons I became sick to my stomach. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Girl Commits Suicide After Rape Photos Go Viral

  

  Months ago I posted the harrowing story of Amanda Todd, a bullied teenager, who killed herself because of never-ending and VICIOUS cyber-bullying. Sadly... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY