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HOLIDAY TRIVIA

HOLIDAY TRIVIA

A passion for justice

A passion for justice

This Holiday, The Twelve Republican Days of Christmas

This Holiday, The Twelve Republican Days of Christmas

All You Need To Know About Balochistan

Josh Groban - Bring Him Home [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Karl Loxley Guest Entertainment Reel

Take Action: Tell Your Senators to Oppose Scott Pruitt's Nomination to Head the EPA

Take Action: Tell Your Senators to Oppose Scott Pruitt's Nomination to Head the EPA: Fossil fuel ally Scott Pruitt is a climate science denier and a grave threat to our air and water. Tell your Senators to oppose Pruitt's nomination to head the EPA.

Hamilton Electors determined to make sure “world’s worst cyberattack doesn’t hit its mark”

Hamilton Electors determined to make sure “world’s worst cyberattack doesn’t hit its mark”

Nancy Pelosi’s daughter leads electors demanding intel briefing on Russia’s ties to Donald Trump

Nancy Pelosi’s daughter leads electors demanding intel briefing on Russia’s ties to Donald Trump

Balochi Sajji

Balochi Sajji

You won’t believe who Donald Trump appointed as head of EPA

You won’t believe who Donald Trump appointed as head of EPA

When belief isn't enough

When belief isn't enough

The dangers of benevolent sexism

The dangers of benevolent sexism

A divided UMC: How we'll fail at the main thing

A divided UMC: How we'll fail at the main thing

Turkey post-coup crackdown also targets U.S. Protestants

Turkey post-coup crackdown also targets U.S. Protestants

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-pass-National-Popular-Vote-for-President.html?soid=1116971938310&aid=NhZqndsH8FU

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-pass-National-Popular-Vote-for-President.html?soid=1116971938310&aid=NhZqndsH8FU

Mike Pence's New Neighbors Welcome Him With Gay Pride Flags @alternet

Mike Pence's New Neighbors Welcome Him With Gay Pride Flags @alternet: The anti-LGBT vice president-elect should get the message loud and proud.

Who doesn't read books in America?

Who doesn't read books in America?: About a quarter of American adults (26%) say they haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year. Who, exactly, are these non-book readers?

72 bronze vases stolen from Waco Memorial Cemetery

72 bronze vases stolen from Waco Memorial Cemetery: A total of 72 bronze vases valued at a total of $50,400 were stolen from Waco Memorial Cemetery in Robinson in the last week, and authorities continue to investigate other potential thefts, Robinson Police Chief Rusty Smith said Tuesday.

Act Now To Pass Mental Health Reform to Save Young LGBTQ Lives

Act Now To Pass Mental Health Reform to Save Young LGBTQ Lives

For most Americans, Thanksgiving isn’t the only time for thankfulness

For most Americans, Thanksgiving isn’t the only time for thankfulness: A large majority of Americans (78%) feel a strong sense of gratitude or thankfulness on a weekly basis, while only 6% of Americans say they seldom or never experience these feelings.

Preaching in a Political Season

Preaching in a Political Season

Done doing nothing

Done doing nothing

Financing recovery and fairness by going where the money is: Progressive revenue increases are key to meeting nation’s fiscal challenges

Financing recovery and fairness by going where the money is: Progressive revenue increases are key to meeting nation’s fiscal challenges: Progressive revenue increases would provide long-run financing for projected deficits but impose only minimal short-run fiscal drag. All other deficit-reduction measures would do clear economic damage if imposed in the short run.

Social Media Update 2016

Social Media Update 2016: Facebook usage and engagement is on the rise, while adoption of other social networking platforms holds steady.

FUCK CHRIS CHRISTIE

Mr. Trump, you surprised me

Mr. Trump, you surprised me

3 ways to practice civility after a very uncivil election

3 ways to practice civility after a very uncivil election

After the election: Reclaiming God's promise in the morning light

After the election: Reclaiming God's promise in the morning light

Processing the unimaginable: Guidance for pastors and leaders after the election

Processing the unimaginable: Guidance for pastors and leaders after the election

When pastoral anxiety is a witness

When pastoral anxiety is a witness

Robert Reich: Why We Need a New Democratic Party @alternet

Robert Reich: Why We Need a New Democratic Party @alternet: The election of 2016 has repudiated the old Democratic Party.

Classical Liberalism vs. Progressive Liberalism - BCL - Liberty.me

Classical Liberalism vs. Progressive Liberalism - BCL - Liberty.me: Since its emergence in the 19th century, classical liberalism has principally advocated that every individual has the natural rights to life, liberty, and property, and that the function of government is to protect these rights. As the result of their belief in Lockean natural rights, classical liberals have been strong…

Historic Painted Lady Queen Ann Victorian Mansion - Photos

Historic Painted Lady Queen Ann Victorian Mansion - Photos

Kroepsch-Maurice Winner, Alec Ewald, Writes About the Politics of Voting - The University of Vermont

Kroepsch-Maurice Winner, Alec Ewald, Writes About the Politics of Voting - The University of Vermont

Voting in Early America on the Colonial Williamsburg Official History & Citizenship Site

Voting in Early America on the Colonial Williamsburg Official History & Citizenship Site

How the faithful voted: A preliminary 2016 analysis

How the faithful voted: A preliminary 2016 analysis: The 2016 presidential exit polling reveals little change in the political alignments of U.S. religious groups.

Civic Engagement Strongly Tied to Local News Habits

Civic Engagement Strongly Tied to Local News Habits: Americans who are highly attached to their communities and who always vote in local elections stand out for displaying stronger local news habits than those less engaged.

Manchester by the Sea Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Casey Affleck Movie

The surprising extra calories people eat after too little sleep - Nutrition Action

The surprising extra calories people eat after too little sleep - Nutrition Action

This may be the last presidential election dominated by Boomers and prior generations

This may be the last presidential election dominated by Boomers and prior generations: Recent presidential elections have been dominated by voters from Boomer and prior generations. That may change this November.

Just how does the general election exit poll work, anyway?

Just how does the general election exit poll work, anyway?: The firm that conducts the exit poll plans to interview about 100,000 voters nationwide, in person and on the phone, by the time polls close election night.

Thoughtful Pastor: Can I use the Bible to convince my friends to vote a certain way?

Thoughtful Pastor: Can I use the Bible to convince my friends to vote a certain way?

Post-election America

Post-election America

Preaching in a Political Season

Preaching in a Political Season

Civility and Christian faith

Civility and Christian faith

Test your knowledge of multivitamins with this short quiz - Nutrition Action

Test your knowledge of multivitamins with this short quiz - Nutrition Action

Join me and save our coasts from a tar sands oil spill

Join me and save our coasts from a tar sands oil spill

The Political Environment on Social Media

The Political Environment on Social Media: Some Americans enjoy the opportunities for political debate and engagement that social media facilitates, but many more express resignation, frustration over the tone and content of social platforms.

Stop Kelcy Warren! Save Balmorhea & West Texas!

Stop Kelcy Warren! Save Balmorhea & West Texas!: Enough is enough. Fracking destroys our land, water, and air and doesn’t belong near our few remaining untouched natural treasures.

Hey Texas, Vote on November 8th!

Hey Texas, Vote on November 8th!

Child of God

Matt Damon's Dad DRAGS Donald Trump In Honor Of The A-Lister's Birthday!

Matt Damon's Dad DRAGS Donald Trump In Honor Of The A-Lister's Birthday!: Matt Damon's dad perfectly slams Donald Trump!

Carole King, You've got a friend

For many Americans, Election Day is already here

For many Americans, Election Day is already here: More than 4 million early, absentee and mail-in votes already have been cast, as nontraditional ways of voting gain in popularity.

Many Americans unaware of their states’ voter ID laws

Many Americans unaware of their states’ voter ID laws: With less than a month to go before Election Day, not all American voters are aware of their states’ voter ID requirements.

Remembering Civil Rights and Peace Activist Tom Hayden

Remembering Civil Rights and Peace Activist Tom Hayden

Remembering Civil Rights and Peace Activist Tom Hayden

Remembering Civil Rights and Peace Activist Tom Hayden

The 5 nutrients USDA says you should be concerned about - Nutrition Action

The 5 nutrients USDA says you should be concerned about - Nutrition Action

Putting post-debate 'flash polls' into perspective

Putting post-debate 'flash polls' into perspective: In the aftermath of presidential debates, there is intense interest in gauging 'who won.' How can we know the answer to that question?

“No Ordinary Historian”: Lance Banning and the Founding: American Political Thought: Vol 5, No 4

“No Ordinary Historian”: Lance Banning and the Founding: American Political Thought: Vol 5, No 4

Thomas Paine and the Idea of Human Rights, by Robert Lamb: American Political Thought: Vol 5, No 4

Thomas Paine and the Idea of Human Rights, by Robert Lamb: American Political Thought: Vol 5, No 4

How Clinton Can Put Health-Care Reform Back on Track

How Clinton Can Put Health-Care Reform Back on Track: More than ever, we need a public option—and other changes—to ensure the ACA achieves its ambitious, far-reaching goals.

Austerity at all levels of government has created a teacher shortfall

Austerity at all levels of government has created a teacher shortfall: With the September employment data in hand, we can look at the number of teachers who are starting work or going back to school this year. The number of teachers and education staff fell dramatically during the Great Recession and has failed to get anywhere near its prerecession level, let alone the level that would …

Did a vitamin B-12 deficiency drive Mary Todd Lincoln mad? - Nutrition Action

Did a vitamin B-12 deficiency drive Mary Todd Lincoln mad? - Nutrition Action

Younger adults more likely than their elders to prefer reading news

Younger adults more likely than their elders to prefer reading news: When asked whether one prefers to read, watch or listen to their news, younger adults are far more likely to opt for text – usually via the web.

Unliving history?

Unliving history?

Intro to Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research (Sh. Omar Suleiman)

What Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump eat - Nutrition Action

What Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump eat - Nutrition Action

Mental Health Benefits of Going Green

Mental Health Benefits of Going Green: 8 ways in which living green can improve our psyches

We Eat the Machine, and the Machine Eats Us

We Eat the Machine, and the Machine Eats Us: The new film 'Deepwater Horizon' brings the BP Gulf of Mexico disaster, and oil workers’ dangerous work, to the big screen

Debating the Debate

Debating the Debate

From the Magazine: The Right Turns on Donald Trump

From the Magazine: The Right Turns on Donald Trump

Healthy Recipes: Try this Delicious Apple Almond Custard Cake - Nutrition Action

Healthy Recipes: Try this Delicious Apple Almond Custard Cake - Nutrition Action

From universities to churches, Republicans and Democrats differ in views of major institutions

From universities to churches, Republicans and Democrats differ in views of major institutions: Reflecting a time of growing partisan polarization, Republicans and Democrats hold very different views on the impact of many of the nation's institutions.

Ahead of debates, many voters don’t know much about where Trump, Clinton stand on major issues

Ahead of debates, many voters don’t know much about where Trump, Clinton stand on major issues: Only 48% of voters say they know “a lot” about where Clinton stands on the issues facing the nation, while even fewer (41%) say this about Trump.

Partisans disagree on news media’s best, worst traits

Partisans disagree on news media’s best, worst traits: Americans are divided in what they consider the most positive and negative attribute of the news media, and much of that divide follows party lines.

5 facts about the Supreme Court

5 facts about the Supreme Court: Our data show the depths of the partisan and ideological divides among Americans about the Supreme Court.

Stand with Standing Rock

Stand with Standing Rock

The Psychopathology of Donald Trump

Cat doesn't like Trump

The Great Dictator: Trump addresses Nurenberg Rally

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Standing Outside A Broken Phonebooth With Money In My Hand (Unofficial V...

SMU Life Skills - Adam Ritz - Social Responsibility

Denton Update - Council Adopts Energy Plan on Split Vote

Denton Update - Council Adopts Energy Plan on Split Vote: As the clock approached midnight, Denton City Council finally voted on the Denton Renewable Plan, which would increase its renewable energy use to 70% but also include a whopping 12 new natural gas power plants. Despite opposition from dozens of local citizens who showed up, the plan passed on a 4-3 vote.

Hyper Nature

Hyper Nature: This is nature photography as you’ve never seen it before.

Support the Genocide and Atrocity Prevention Act

Support the Genocide and Atrocity Prevention Act

Saving Darwin’s Finches

Saving Darwin’s Finches: Scientists go to extremes to give a species of finch in the Galápagos a chance to survive.

Raising an orphaned baby squirrel

Americans' views of women as political leaders differ by gender

Americans' views of women as political leaders differ by gender: Women in our survey said men had an easier path to political leadership, and they also were more likely to say that having more female leaders would improve the quality of life for women.

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/DemDaily---The-New-Voter-Myth.html?soid=1102390303281

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/DemDaily---The-New-Voter-Myth.html?soid=1102390303281

Former President Of Chaminade High Suspended As Priest Following Abuse Allegations

Former President Of Chaminade High Suspended As Priest Following Abuse Allegations: A former Catholic high school president has been suspended from practicing as a priest. Father James Williams was the president of Chaminade High School in Mineola from 1999 until 2011.

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Support Child Nutrition Reauthorization

Support Child Nutrition Reauthorization

5 facts about Twitter at age 10

5 facts about Twitter at age 10: Five facts about Twitter, as the microblogging platform marks its 10th anniversary.

10 Reasons Jesus Would Never Win The American Evangelical Vote

10 Reasons Jesus Would Never Win The American Evangelical Vote

Getting Political in the Pulpit

Getting Political in the Pulpit

Lenten Series: Holy Week

Lenten Series: Holy Week

So far, turnout in this year's primaries rivals 2008 record

So far, turnout in this year's primaries rivals 2008 record: So far this year, Republican primaries are experiencing record turnouts, much as voting in Democratic primaries surged in 2008. But the longer-term trend in primary turnout has been down.

Many Americans say they voted, but did they?

Many Americans say they voted, but did they?: One-in-six (16%) of those who say they “definitely voted” in the 2014 midterm election have no record of voting in commercially available national voter files.

Scalia’s absence alters dynamic for abortion case

Scalia’s absence alters dynamic for abortion case: The Supreme Court is hearing its first abortion case in nearly a decade, as pro-choice advocates challenge a Texas law they say limits abortion services. Judy Woodruff talks to Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal for a look inside the high court, and Gwen Ifill gets contrasting views on the case from Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood and Clarke Forsythe of Americans United for Life.

Sign the petition to Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Join Clinton & Sanders in opposing the TPP

Sign the petition to Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Join Clinton & Sanders in opposing the TPP

Christianity Has Never Not Been Progressive

Christianity Has Never Not Been Progressive

Long Supreme Court vacancies used to be more common

Long Supreme Court vacancies used to be more common: For much of the 19th century it was not uncommon for Supreme Court seats to be unoccupied for months at a time – or, in a few cases, years.

How religious is your state?

How religious is your state?: Southern states are among the most highly religious states in the U.S., while those in New England are among the least devout.

http://news.emory.edu/stories/2016/02/er_real_jesus_luke_johnson/index.html

http://news.emory.edu/stories/2016/02/er_real_jesus_luke_johnson/index.html

U.S. religious groups and their political leanings

U.S. religious groups and their political leanings: Mormons are the most heavily Republican-leaning religious group in the U.S., while a pair of major historically black Protestant denominations are two of the most reliably Democratic groups.

Survey | Beyond Same-sex Marriage: Attitudes on LGBT Nondiscrimination Laws and Religious Exemptions from the 2015 American Values Atlas

Survey | Beyond Same-sex Marriage: Attitudes on LGBT Nondiscrimination Laws and Religious Exemptions from the 2015 American Values Atlas

Almost all U.S. presidents have been Christians

Almost all U.S. presidents have been Christians: For President's Day, a look at the religious affiliations of all the U.S. chief executives.

What voters want in a president today, and how their views have changed

What voters want in a president today, and how their views have changed: The presidential nomination contests are heating up and both parties’ 2016 fields have narrowed. And since it’s also Presidents Day weekend, it’s a good time to consider what voters want in a president, regardless of which candidate they may support.

5 facts about the Supreme Court

5 facts about the Supreme Court: Pew Research Center data show the depths of the partisan and ideological divides among Americans about the Supreme Court.

Near-record number of primaries this year, but not quite as early

Near-record number of primaries this year, but not quite as early: By March 15, more than half of both parties' primaries and caucuses will have been held -- though as recently as 2008, the halfway point was in early February.

Hillary Clinton Brought This on Herself: How a Democratic Primary Coronation Turned Into a War @alternet

Hillary Clinton Brought This on Herself: How a Democratic Primary Coronation Turned Into a War @alternet: Bernie Sanders has captured the imaginations of American progressives. He's also had some help.

Support Sentencing Reform and Recidivism Reduction

Support Sentencing Reform and Recidivism Reduction

On Wheaton: If Reconciliation Means “Parting Ways,” then Christianity is Done For

On Wheaton: If Reconciliation Means “Parting Ways,” then Christianity is Done For

Celebrities Against Bullying

Among Millennials engaged in primaries, Dems more likely to learn about the election from social media

Among Millennials engaged in primaries, Dems more likely to learn about the election from social media: While Millennials overall are more likely than older generations to get political news through social media, there are striking party-line differences, particularly among Millennials who say they are very likely to take part in the primaries and caucuses.

Democratic voters increasingly embrace the 'liberal' label – especially whites, Millennials and postgrads

Democratic voters increasingly embrace the 'liberal' label – especially whites, Millennials and postgrads: As Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battle over who better represents progressive or liberal values, it’s clear that Democratic voters overall have become increasingly comfortable with the “liberal” label.

Lenten Series: Engaging the Beloved Community

Lenten Series: Engaging the Beloved Community

Democratic voters increasingly embrace the 'liberal' label – especially whites, Millennials and postgrads

Democratic voters increasingly embrace the 'liberal' label – especially whites, Millennials and postgrads: As Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battle over who better represents progressive or liberal values, it’s clear that Democratic voters overall have become increasingly comfortable with the “liberal” label.

Most Americans Say Government Doesn’t Do Enough to Help Middle Class

Most Americans Say Government Doesn’t Do Enough to Help Middle Class: As Americans begin casting the first ballots in the 2016 presidential election, neither political party is widely viewed as supportive of the middle class in this country.

The 2016 Presidential Campaign – a News Event That’s Hard to Miss

The 2016 Presidential Campaign – a News Event That’s Hard to Miss: About nine-in-ten Americans learn about the election in a given week. But they are divided on what type of news source – from television to digital to radio to print – they find most helpful.

Contested presidential conventions, and why parties try to avoid them

Contested presidential conventions, and why parties try to avoid them: There hasn't been a seriously contested convention in decades, and history helps explain why: Presidential candidates who needed multiple ballots to get nominated usually didn't win.

2016 electorate will be the most diverse in U.S. history

2016 electorate will be the most diverse in U.S. history: Nearly one-in-three eligible voters on Election Day (31%) will be Hispanic, black, Asian or another racial or ethnic minority.

AAPOR Releases Election Polling Resources for 2016 Elections - AAPOR

AAPOR Releases Election Polling Resources for 2016 Elections - AAPOR

Partisan divide grows over value of Washington experience

Partisan divide grows over value of Washington experience: With the first 2016 nomination contests at hand, a new survey underscores the extent to which Republicans have come to place less value on a presidential candidate’s prior experience in office – especially experience as a Washington official.

Is Hillary Clinton religious? Republicans and Democrats have far different views

Is Hillary Clinton religious? Republicans and Democrats have far different views: If Hillary Clinton ends up being the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, her politics won’t be the only thing many Republicans and Democrats disagree about during the coming campaign.

Faith and the 2016 Campaign

Faith and the 2016 Campaign: GOP contender Donald Trump is not widely viewed as religious, even among Republicans. And the share of Americans who say Hillary Clinton is not a religious person has risen sharply since she first ran for president eight years ago.

A Letter to Progressive Christians: “On the Death of Progressive Christianity”

A Letter to Progressive Christians: “On the Death of Progressive Christianity”

The demographic trends shaping American politics in 2016 and beyond

The demographic trends shaping American politics in 2016 and beyond: In an era of head-snapping racial, social, cultural, economic, religious, gender, generational and technological change, Americans are increasingly sorted into think-alike communities that reflect not only their politics but their demographics.

Voters Skeptical That 2016 Candidates Would Make Good Presidents

Voters Skeptical That 2016 Candidates Would Make Good Presidents: A year before the next president takes office, voters are skeptical that any of the leading 2016 candidates would make a good president.

Luke Russert: What I Learned From My Dad

Luke Russert: What I Learned From My Dad

Not Dead Yet: Saving Sunday School By Returning to its Justice Roots

Not Dead Yet: Saving Sunday School By Returning to its Justice Roots

Presidential job approval ratings from Ike to Obama

Presidential job approval ratings from Ike to Obama: Perhaps no measure better captures the public’s sentiment toward the president than job approval. It dates back to the earliest days of public opinion polling, when George Gallup asked about Franklin D. Roosevelt starting in the 1930s.

In 21 states, local newspapers lack a dedicated reporter keeping tabs on Congress

In 21 states, local newspapers lack a dedicated reporter keeping tabs on Congress