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Marci Hamilton on the Philadelphia Archdiocese

The Philaldelphia Daily News ran a must-read article today: “Disgraced, Defrocked… and Protected.” Reporter William Bender did a great job of investigating the sad legacy of covering...

Marci A. Hamilton | 3 Apr 2008

War Poet Wednesday

James Winn shows us that language, too, is broken down during war. The words employed by soldiers are quick, acronym-heavy, and devoid of flowery, unnecessary syllables, but in some cases, language is...

James A. Winn | 2 Apr 2008

Spy-Tech Mondays

Good morning, everyone. Feeling tired? On your third cup of coffee? I am. What better pick-me-up than one of the Stasi’s most ludicrous investigative methods, and one of their more amusing gadgets?...

Kristie Macrakis | 31 Mar 2008

Beer vs. Wine Fridays

Charles Bamforth, brewing scientist extraordinaire, has a little lesson in diversity. Wines, after all, have an enormous range of flavors packed in just one fruit. You can have smoke, berry, licorice,...

Charles Bamforth | 28 Mar 2008

Election Zimbabwe!

Fellow publicist Laura Evans reflects on the situation in Zimbabwe. Her recent trek to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro took her first to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.   A few weeks ago I crossed over into...

27 Mar 2008

Arguments Against the Abolishment of Statutes of Limitations for Childhood Sex Abusers

They are not very convincing, actually. Marci Hamilton takes a scathing look at how ridiculous some of them sound, especially to the victims of childhood sexual abuse. As the second half of Justice Denied:...

Marci A. Hamilton | 26 Mar 2008

War Poet Wednesday

War poets bring an impossible beauty and entirely new perspective to the most awful of subjects. On Wednesdays, we’ll receive a new perspective on these writers. Yesterday’s New York Times...

James A. Winn | 26 Mar 2008

Nick Smith reflects on his media appearances

Ever wondered what it’s like to be interviewed on the radio or television? It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Nick Smith, author of I Was Wrong: the Meanings of Apologies. Here are some of...

Nick Smith | 24 Mar 2008

Spy-Tech Mondays

It’s that time again. Kristie Macrakis, author of Seduced by Secrets, unveils some more Stasi spy gadgetry. The Stasi had a way about them. They loved their toys. As Macrakis argues, this obsession...

Kristie Macrakis | 24 Mar 2008

Beer vs. Wine Fridays

Charles Bamforth is back with more on beer and wine from his perspective as a brewing scientist in the middle of wine country. Check him out every Friday right here. Want to know more about Bamforth’s...

Charles Bamforth | 21 Mar 2008

Crawford, PA Cannot Charge Known Sex Offender

Marci Hamilton is a top expert in US church-state relations. She is also involved in another passionate fight — the abolishing of Statues of Limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse —...

Marci A. Hamilton | 19 Mar 2008

James Winn Speaks about War Poets

Check out video of James Winn’s book launch here. Discuss. Read More ?

19 Mar 2008