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Author Archives: Jack McKinney

The imaginary “war on religion”

Posted on 3/23/2012 by Jack McKinney
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There is a war on religion in this country. If you doubt it, just ask Newt Gingrich. Or listen to Rick Santorum. They are convinced that President Obama (you know, the guy who is either a devout Muslim or a godless secularist) is out to destroy the Christian faith because he thinks health [Continue Reading...]

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It’s time for voters to get serious

Posted on 10/26/2010 by Jack McKinney

Quick, name five things you know about Christine O’Donnell, the Republican nominee for the United States Senate from Delaware. If you are anything like me, this is what came to mind. [Continue Reading...]

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Signs of discrimination’s demise

Posted on 8/4/2010 by Jack McKinney

U.S. District Judge Joseph Tauro’s recent ruling in Massachusetts that the federal law banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional reminded me of something. There comes a moment in every struggle for equality when the arguments for maintaining discriminatory laws and practices suddenly seem absurd to reasonable people. [Continue Reading...]

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