Press release: Frankfort, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2010)—Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear today joined the Ark Encounter LLC to announce the planned construction of a full-scale Noah’s Ark tourist attraction in northern Kentucky. Partnering with the Ark Encounter is Answers in Genesis, which is most widely known for its high-tech and popular Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. “We are excited to join with the … Read More
Why The “War on Christmas” Isn’t That Big This Year
Here it is — December 1 — and you are hearing almost NOTHING about the "War on Christmas". What gives. Sam Summers, a social psychologist at Tufts University*, has the answer: According to recent reports, the "War on Christmas" may be in its final throes, and contrary to the fears of many, Christmas is winning. In fact, one of the groups … Read More
McGain Moves Goalposts on DADT
Steve Benen reports it: The anti-gay senator started by saying we can't repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" until the Secretary of Defense says it's a good idea. When the Pentagon chief did just that, McCain shifted gears and said repeal should wait for the go-ahead from the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff. When the chairman did just that, … Read More