Instinct and Reason

By: Josh Bin Instinct is ingrained within us, it is the innate sense built into our genetic coding passed along thousands of years of evolution and beyond for the purpose of survival. We instinctively seek out pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. Everything else within humanity is unique. Unique…

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Rosy Glasses

By: Daniel McCombs "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." –Benjamin Franklin I often overhear people use Franklin's quote to the point that it's become kitsch and meaningless. It seems like people only use it for its convenience…

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If You had the Power to Change One Thing…

Just for the record, at the time of this bit being posted we're approaching the end of March, 2012. In an effort to get some answers and feedback on some of the more controversial topics facing our nation today, we decided to ask our fans and following audience on…

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Pagan Liberal

By: Cassandra Melano Pagan Liberal is a Facebook fan page for those with a particular taste in both theology and politics. It's not for the faint of heart, nor the conservative of spirit. But rather embraces the openness of life through celebrating progressive liberal attitudes that extol the connectivity…

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Johnny Suede

By: Dan Mitchells Johnny Suede is that odd combination of surrealism and melodrama to the point that it was humorous—though I'm not quite sure whether the humor was always intentional. Made back in 1991, the same year Brad Pitt (the main actor) dazzled audiences with his performance in Thelma…

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Are You There Margaret? It’s Us, Generation X.

 As we end women's history month I feel compelled to bring up one of the most influential women in America, whose beliefs and compassion for the poor and uneducated have had a direct affect on how we live today: Margaret Sanger.  In 1914, Margaret Sanger launched the magazine The Woman…

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight Alliance

This week Taboo Jive is recommending a Facebook page that has something for everyone. About: “Everyone of every sexuality supporting each other. Equality For All! Not Some! Get the latest news and videos here on LGBT issues.” Mission: “Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equal Rights. One by…

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A Defense of Modern Art

By: Keith Bipp Modern art has received some of the most brutal criticisms, mostly from those who were never really interested in art to begin with. This is mostly prompted out of a misunderstanding of what artist like Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Pablo Picasso, and Jackson Pollack, Andy…

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