Tag Archives: mother

What every parent knows (and Target doesn’t) about boys and girls

G.K. Chesterton, a prolific writer of the early 20th century, once said, “Don’t be so open-minded that your brains fall out.” Nowhere is this mantra more evident than with the latest news about Target’s gender-neutral policy. The retail giant has…

What my mother’s last twelve hours could teach America

Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe in the Republican Party? Do you want to change the direction of America under Obama? Well then I have a magical story to share with you. This story has the power to…

‘Showing the truth’: Kurdish pop star takes on ISIS with beauty, song

Helly Luv struggled to make it as a pop star in Hollywood, then followed her dream in the service of her people. She’s been likened to Shakira and Lady Gaga, but Helly Luv, the Kurdish pop star who is using…

Grieving American mother claims Peru extorting her for return of son’s body

Chris Miller’s body is in a refrigerated morgue in Peru, while his grieving mother is pleading for its return. (Miller family) Christopher Miller, a native of Maryland with a passion for international travel, attended Catholic University in Peru and settled…

Where’s the coverage of heroes who stop mass killings?

Heroic citizens stopping someone from killing a large number of people don’t seem to be considered news worthy. Don’t people want to read about a brave soul risking his life by running towards the sound of gunfire while others run…

George Stephanopoulos, Brian Williams and the media’s sinking reputation

By failing to disclose his donations to the Clinton Foundation, George Stephanopoulos has damaged his credibility and tarnished his network. But you know something? He’s got plenty of company. What an awful couple of years it’s been for the news…

Mama Maggie: the ‘Mother Teresa of Cairo’ inspires Coptic Christians

The brutal beheadings of 21 Coptic Christians at the hands of ISIS terrorists shocked the world. But almost as worldview shattering was the strong faith of the victims, even in the face of certain death. Now we know where their…

6 top tactical gifts for Valentine’s Day

It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day. Are you still hunting for the right gift for the tactical guy or gal in your life? We’ve got some ideas for you – from a pen that can ward off attackers…

National Security expert: Thankful for my daughters and Walt Disney

Thanksgiving is the time each year when I sit back, kick off my heels, take stock and think about life – the good and the bad. It is a time I try to put events into perspective and rise above…

Oregon woman lives nightmare behind bars in East Timor

Stacey Addison’s was in and out of prison in East Timor for nearly six months as she attempted to retrieve her passport after she was caught in a drug bust. When Stacey Addison left Portland, Ore., in September for a…