I Regret My Teenage Abortion

By Citizen Correspondent Cookie Briscoe
I am 25 years old. I am single. I am the only one in my circle of friends that doesn’t have any kids. I work a boring office assistant job that has nothing to do with my bachelor’s degree and rarely keeps me challenged or motivated or with money in my pocket. I live with a roommate who used to be my best friend, but now... Full Story »

Anheuser-Busch Can Kiss My Glass Goodbye

By Citizen Correspondent Phil McClay
I was barbequing in my backyard when my wife told me Anheuser-Busch sold. I was drinking a Bud Light and I couldn’t finish it, it made me sick to my stomach. My first reaction was anger. How could they do this? But they’re just trying to get money, and can I really knock them for that? No. When people asked me if I was going... Full Story »

Fallujah: America's Heart Of Darkness

By Citizen Correspondent John Hatch
"The enemy has a face. It is Satan's. He is in Fallujah, and we are going to destroy him." -Colonel Gary Brandl, US Marines “Our God is stronger.” - General William Boykin (ret.) Blackwater is the notorious ‘rent-an-army’ mercenary group which was founded in 1997 and is run by neo-conservative... Full Story »

I Said No: One Woman's Tale Of Rap And Rape

By Citizen Correspondent Shellie R. Warren
According to Dictionary.com, rape is not just sexually forcing yourself upon someone else, but an act of "plunder," "violent seizure," and "abuse." When that gruesome night was over, I felt all of these things. So, why was that reality-check so hard for me to come to grips with? Why was I so confused? For many years,... Full Story »

Obama In Berlin: Damn Him!

By Citizen Correspondent David Mixner
There is a side of me that deeply believes we can all live in peace, that people from different backgrounds can work side by side for a better world and that we all can rise above hate and embrace loving each other. From day one, Obama has me hooked on his vision and leadership. Every time I remind myself that he is an imperfect... Full Story »