Between the Lines: Yes, we can, with Obama
By Patrick Callahan, senior writer
Nearly 40 years ago a man led a campaign of hope. This man saw his nation as divided. He saw his country’s soldiers stranded in the middle of a war maintained by politicians who had not the courage, nor the political willpower to bring about its end. He saw workers without jobs, an economy faltering and families desperately seeking better lives for their children. More...
Through the Looking Glass: Which is the thinner gender?
By Sarah Delia, senior writer
About this time last year, modeling agencies in Spain, Italy and soon thereafter in the United States were required to measure the body mass index of all of their female models. This was an attempt to dissolve the unhealthy image the fashion world and all of those involved were obtaining by letting taller versions of Nicole Richie walk down the runway. Apparently, while all of their efforts and attentions were focused on the health of female models, the men decided to make the most of the skinny trend and started to weigh dramatically less. More...
