An American flag cradles a Bible, symbolizing the relationship between national identity and religion. Photo by Megan Williams Some 401 years ago, a group of Puritans landed in America seeking religious freedom. And 234 years ago, the Founding Fathers created a system of government that protected religious expression. Still today, religious symbols abound, from presidents … [Read more...] about Faith and National Identity
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Terrorists Fight to Approach the Negotiation Table
Art by Jenny Rustdad War is no longer a game of cards played with friends. When enemy soldiers are captured, America no longer enlists the long-forgotten niceties of a gentlemen’s code of conduct, such as the Marquees of Queensberry Rules. Combatants are not provided safe passage back home, released solely with a pledge to never raise arms against the U.S. again. On the … [Read more...] about Terrorists Fight to Approach the Negotiation Table
Kmiec to seek public office in the 26th Congressional District race
Photo by Sarah Malone Douglas Kmiec, former U.S. ambassador to Malta and current Pepperdine professor of constitutional law, will run as an independent in the 26th Congressional District race. Kmiec will face incumbent Julia Brownley (D-Thousand Oaks), Jeff Gorrel (R-Camarillo) and Rafael Dagnesses, a Republican candidate. The two winners from the June 3 primary will move … [Read more...] about Kmiec to seek public office in the 26th Congressional District race