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Obama's independence from that pulpit
The Swampby Mark Silva On this Sunday when a candidate's church again has become the focus of his campaign - something which Sen. Barack Obama has attempted to resolve by removing himself from that congregation - many voices will be raised.......Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Political Candidates, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Church and State Relations
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Evangelical warns McCain on veep
The SwampEvangelicals would like McCain to pick someone like Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for veep. (AP/Brian Wallace) by James Oliphant Richard Land, the evangelical leader who earlier this week called Barack Obama "a first-class arsonist" in describing Obama's...Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Diseases and Illnesses, Corporate Officers, Mike Huckabee
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Rahm Emanuel: Nancy Pelosi's 'valet'
The Swampby Mark Silva The meaning of Rahm Emanuel's first name, as he explained to a white-tie crowd of Washingtonians with tongue planted firmly in cheek not long ago: "Go Screw Yourself.'' This, of course, was Emanuel's way of acknowledging in......Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Politics, Armed Forces, Music, Primaries
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Earmarks aren't 'wicked, evil, criminal, wrong'
The Swampby Frank James The debate over earmarks will probably not end until the last day of the Republic, which we hope isn't anytime soon, despite what that Russian "expert" says. The debate sprang to life again because the $410 billion......Tags: Public Finance, Armed Forces, Politics, Jeff Flake, Disasters and Accidents
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Muslims, Jews: Obama's strongest base
The Swampby Mark Silva The question of what Catholic Americans think about President Barack Obama's performance in office so far - two-thirds approve - and what they think of his planned appearance at Notre Dame - those who have an opinion......Tags: Protestantism, Government, Judaism, Civil Unrest, Calendars, Days, and Months
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Romney: 2012 bid 'always a possibility'
The Swampby Mark Silva Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts and venture capitalist who spent millions of his own dollars on a 2008 campaign for the Republican Party's presidential nomination, says running again for the 2012 party nod is "always......Tags: Government, Politics, John Edwards, Crime, Law and Justice, Sarah Palin
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'America's Got Talent': Bringing the heat, just like the weather
Reality CheckAfter surviving the hottest day of the year in the Midwest (101 degrees today, 107 in other places), it’s Chris in KS back once again to blog tonight’s AGT for you. Our summer here in the Midwest has been just......Tags: Prince (music artist), America's Got Talent (tv program), Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation, Music
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Swamp Sunrise
The SwampGood morning. Here are a few Washington events of note for Thursday, May 29. President Bush is meeting with Mormon Church officials in Utah, attending a Republican fundraiser in Kansas and then returning to Washington. The Commerce Department is......Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Economy, Christianity, Religion and Belief, George W. Bush
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"The Book of Mormon" at the Bank of America Theatre ★★★★
Most of the audience flocking to “The Book of Mormon,” which officially descended on Chicago Wednesday night like satirical manna from some warped “South Park” heaven, are looking for amusement and escape. They'll surely find...
Tags: Separation of Church and State, Bank of America Corp., Music, Robert J. Lopez, Music Theater
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Tony Plakas: Boy Scouts' new proposition just provides a distraction
Last week, the executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America made a proposition: Yes to gay youth and no to gay leaders. After "the most comprehensive listening exercise in its history," the BSA's executive committee conceded gay boys interested in...Tags: Justice and Rights, Youth Organizations, Crime, Law and Justice, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Gays and Lesbians
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'Faith Healer': An intimate, matured return
The last time the trio of Si Osborne, Lia D. Mortensen and Brad Armacost performed Brian Friel's "Faith Healer" in Chicago, they all were 18 years younger and working in a short-lived venue, the Turnaround Theatre, named, with a note of optimism, for...
Tags: Chicago Transit Authority, Christianity, Arts and Culture, Religion and Belief, Fiction
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Holiday Guide 2012: Chris Jones' Top 10 shows for the season
Chicago has a plethora of holiday shows each and every year — and I’ll be reviewing enough of them over the next couple of weeks to put Rudolph in rehab. But based on many years of seasonal theater-going, here are 10 of our potential favorites...
Tags: Music, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (tv program), Dr. Seuss, Goodman Theatre, Music Theater
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