Our Sacred Honor

Many conservatives are quick to spout criticism of “feminists” and how the push modern drive for women’s rights has damaged the nation. However, in my experience, true feminists and conservative republicans really share many core beliefs, and the movement itself was rooted in a fundamental understanding of the principles upon which our nation was founded. It has certainly been corrupted in recent years, but I would argue that true feminism is a strong ally to the Republican Party, and a vital component to winning the cultural war before us today. The Merriam Webster dictionary offers a few interesting definitions for "Feminism" that will help illustrate my primary thesis: 1: The theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes. 2: organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests. Both of these definitions offer some insight into the basis of the "feminist movement" - I would blend these definitions to something akin to...

As with many of my posts, this topic was inspired by a class discussion on development economics and the ensuing follow-up conversations with fellow students. I think it is a fascinating topic to discuss and analyze as well as a very important social ill that much of the world -including our own nation, continues to struggle with on a daily basis. Any follow-up discussion that you would contribute is welcomed and encouraged, in the comment section below. Poverty. The greatest social blight of the world. We've all seen the commercials for the non-profits that seek to sponsor children living in poverty. Most of us have seen documentaries and newscasts from experts that discuss the implications of poverty on society in Africa and Southeast Asia. In lieu of the sheer mass of public awareness campaigns and NGO's that we encounter in our daily lives, it can be easy to turn a blind eye to the reality of this issue in the world. There are millions of individuals in the world l...

Today rather than bringing you a long and boring discussion on the nature of politics in the United States, or the future of the nation, I would instead merely pass along some information that has recently come to my intention that I believe deserves fervent support. On October 5th, 2013, in Sacramento, there will be an event known as "Of Love and Hope" which is dedicated to repairing the damage done by human sex trafficking. This event will feature speakers such as Jenny Williamson and artists like Transparent . You can read more about this community event at my sister's fantastic blog -- Eucatastrophe . This is a great opportunity to engage on a serious political and social issue that has plagued the Sacramento area for far too long! Let's do our part to put an END to Sex Trafficking in our day!