“The people shall not be deprived or abridged of their right to speak, or to publish their sentiments; and the freedom of the press, as one of the great bulwarks of liberty, shall be inviolable.” James Madison (1751-1836), Father of the Constitution…

If the U.S. House of Representatives’ tax bill becomes law, partisan politics would overtake the nonprofit world, casting institutions designed to promote the public good into the depraved den of identity politics and selfish motives. This would become a seismic…

“Freedom of speech means that you shall not do something to people either for the views they have, or the views they express, or the words they speak or write.” Hugo L. Black (1886-1971) US Supreme Court Justice. Source: 1963. Source…

A bill to legalize same-sex marriage passed the Senate in a historic moment in Australian politics, setting up a final vote in the House of Representatives. The bill breezed through 43 votes to 12, and the moment was met with…

It has long been known that vitamin C boosts the immune system and helps prevent the common cold. But a new study has shown that it also helps strengthen bones and prevents breaks. A major study of more than 10,000…

“Truth has always been found to promote the best interests of mankind.” Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) British poet. Source Reference Percy Bysshe Shelley Quote

Under Pressure from its dominant Catholic Church, Poland will end shopping on Sundays by 2020. The nation intends to protect Sunday as a day of rest, and promote family time. Poland’s religious makeup is 87% Catholic. In addition, there are…

“Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American act that could most easily defeat us.” Justice William O. Douglas (1898-1980), U. S. Supreme Court Justice. Source Reference Famous Justice William O. Douglas…

Pope Francis reiterated his appeal for the world to do more to protect the environment, stressing the importance this can have in reducing the risk and impact of natural disasters. “On 13 October, we observe the international day for the…

“The news is like a ship. If you take hands off the wheel, it pulls hard to the left.” Roger Ailes (1940-2017) American television executive. Chairman and CEO of Fox News Source: Fox News Is Dropping Its ‘Fair & Balanced’ Slogan,…

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has plunged into fights long sought by the religious right, issuing a 25-page memo bolstering legal protections for people of faith, rolling back employers’ requirement for birth-control coverage and reversing a policy that included…

“News reporters are certainly liberal and left of center.” Walter Cronkite former CBS News anchor. Source Reference Walter Cronkite Quote