CHRISTY STUTZMAN: Black Lives, Occupy Wall Street, Mizzou, others make phony demands
A young shepherd boy arrived at a battlefield with food and supplies for his older brothers. Their army was in disarray. Published November 16, 2015
A young shepherd boy arrived at a battlefield with food and supplies for his older brothers. Their army was in disarray. Published November 16, 2015
As the mom of a high schooler, choosing the right college is a major point of discussion at our house these days. We're asking a lot of questions like: Does it offer reasonable tuition? Should it be close to home or far away? Does it offer the right training for the major he is considering? Published October 26, 2015
In Berlin, just blocks from where Ronald Reagan gave his famous speech, demanding, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall," I was recently enjoying lunch with leaders and diplomats from the former Soviet states. Published August 10, 2015
There's a new currency gaining prominence in American culture; it's the currency of offense. This currency is based on the perceived value of victimization and people buy, sell and trade with it every day. The pictures on the bills change with the daily news. This particular currency uses the leverage of impugned guilt, and promises gratifying profits in the form of entitlements, forced cultural acceptance and indignation. Published July 28, 2015
A day before President Obama was scheduled to attend the Summit of the America’s in Panama, Cuban government enforcers brutally attacked several pro-democracy demonstrators taking part in a peaceful march in Panama City. Published April 10, 2015
It's sobering to realize that it's only been 95 years since the first woman legally cast her ballot in an American presidential election. Published March 31, 2015
President Obama loves to talk about "your fair share," but have you ever heard him give a specific definition of what "your fair share" actually is? Published March 10, 2015
There's more than rebuilding going on in Ferguson, Missouri. They call it the Ferguson Response and it is powerful! It's a direct answer to the "Prayer for Ferguson, Mo." Published March 4, 2015
It's that time of year again; romantic movies are filling the screens of movie theaters and TV channels. Published February 14, 2015
No amount of bragging rights about diversity in the ranks is worth failure in a mission or injury to our warriors. If the standards are lowered for women Marines, what makes the institution elite? Published January 26, 2015
They say that ladies never reveal their age, but for once, I will reveal mine in hopes of making a point. I was born in 1973, the year that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade. As much as I don't like the name, I'm a member of "Generation X," whatever that means. I'd suggest that we might be earning ourselves a new name soon, and it has to do with the "Right to Life" movement. Published January 22, 2015
Considering all of the crises in the world today, it's only right to celebrate a ray of hope when it is found, and I found just that in this unique group. Published January 18, 2015
Perhaps no community has suffered as much devastation both physically and emotionally in recent months as the people of Ferguson, Missouri. It seems like one tragedy has followed another. Published December 3, 2014
The American people want the "fundamental transformation" of Washington, not America! Published November 11, 2014
The Greatest Generation reminds us of an even greater truth: America has been the great light of the world because of the goodness of our people. Published October 29, 2014
The film will pull you in with its relatable storyline and characters, but it’s the art of the film and in the film that will touch your heart. Published October 12, 2014
The power of the arts may be subtle, but it is undeniable. As Aristotle said, "The soul never thinks without a picture." Published September 26, 2014
We cannot risk making Hillary Clinton the next commander-in-chief, regardless of the desire to have a political chill run up our legs. Let me explain. Published September 16, 2014
We must remember where we’ve come from, what we’ve been given and what we’ve accomplished as a people in order to find our way forward. There’s no doubt that America is at a turning point. Published September 5, 2014
The Yazidis have been on Mount Sinjar longer than the Armenians were on Musa Dagh in 1915, and the world has had much more coverage and confirmation of the atrocities which they have endured. Where is our massive humanitarian rescue effort? Published August 26, 2014