According to a study called the “2007 National Freshman Attitudes Report” released today by Noel-Levitz, 95 percent of today’s first-year (college) students surveyed expressed a “strong desire” to complete college. Male students graduate from college at lower rates than female college students. For every 100 American women who earn a bachelor’s degree, on 73 guys […]
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The City of Denver, Colorado has been chosen by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
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A first-of-its-kind summit titled “Out of the Shadows Into the Light” is being held to allow clergy and church laypeople to have an open dialogue about gay and lesbian topics within the context of the church. Featuring known and respected academics from throughout the U.S., the summit will include a unique combination of presentations and
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According to Michele Fletcher Richardson, the way to win the Iraq War is through prayer. “The United States is playing David to the Middle East’s Goliath,” says Richardson. “This is a holy war and it does have eternal implications, so strategy about the United States’ role must come, in large part, from a dynamic prayer
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The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) has released the disturbing results of a study conducted by the University of Denver Center for African American Policy demonstrating that credit scores are being used to deny African-Americans and other minorities access to credit and financial services.
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On New Year’s night, Ian Johnson rushed for 101 yards on 23 attempts to lead Boise State to a dramatic 43-42 victory against Oklahoma in Overtime. Right after the game, Ian Johnson proposed to his girlfriend, 21-year-old Chrissy Popadics on the sidelines.
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According to the Campaign for America’s Future co-director Robert Borosage, in the three weeks before the president’s State of the Union address, the new Congress will put down a clear marker that the conservative era is over.
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In his regular syndicated column, Good For The Country, based at MENS NEWS DAILY, author and talkradio pundit John Longenecker has said that there is no such thing as an illegal gun and that there is no such thing as sensible gun laws. And he says just where and why.
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Dr. Richard H. Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, will speak on “Plagues, Prevention, Preparedness and Politics: The Life of the Surgeon General” at the annual “Anchor and Caduceus” Dinner on Friday, January 12th, 2007 at the Capital Hilton Hotel, 16th and K Streets, NW in Washington, DC. Dr. Carmona will deliver the
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Here’s copy from yesterday’s press release from the American Jewish Committee regarding Gerald Ford’s death: On this National Day of Mourning for President Gerald Ford, the American Jewish Committee remembers with deep respect and appreciation the 38th President of the United States. We recall his lifelong devotion to our nation, including his distinguished wartime record
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