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Thoughts on the Middle East Revolutions

Oct 25, 2011JerryCurrent Events, Global IssuesEgypt, Gadhafi, Guest Post, Libya, Middle East, Syria, Tunisia

The following is a guest post from Adrianne Redding. Adrianne is currently studying Political Science at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Gadhafi is dead.

Syria is still embroiled in conflict.

The people of Yemen are always protesting.

Egypt won their fight against Mubarak.

Tunisia, the country that started the chain reaction, completed their revolution almost a year ago.

The unrest that is growing in the Middle East will have lasting effects, no matter which way the revolutions flow.

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Arizona Pro-lifers On A Roll

Oct 20, 2011JerryAbortionAbortion, Guest Post

The following is a guest post from Adrianne Redding. Adrianne is currently studying Political Science at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Arizona’s abortion numbers were down 30 percent last September compared to the previous month, August, and compared to September of 2010.

In September of 2010, 1,053 abortions were performed in Arizona. There were 1,069 abortions in August of this year. This past September, 729 abortions were performed. That’s almost 400 fewer abortions than the previous month!

While Planned Parenthood officials are concerned over the lack of abortions, saying that it will put a child in an unhealthy situation, pro-life advocates are glad that new legislation is taking effect.

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Part 2: Local Control of What?

Oct 15, 2011Jerry1 CommentHealthcareArkansas, Guest Post, Obamacare

The following is the second post in a two-part series by staff member Melissa Perry about the ongoing pressure from the Arkansas Insurance Department to establish a government-run health insurance exchange in our state.

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