Archives for the ‘Social Issues’ Category
Sacramento Steps Forward video hits home(lessness). Visit onedaytopreventhomelessness.org to help.
By M. Johnston • Feb 28th, 2010 |Chuck D brings the noise to Sacramento State University podium 2/6/2010
By M. Johnston • Feb 8th, 2010 |Homosexuality and the great American double standard
By M. Johnston • Jan 19th, 2010 |Well, gays are back on display in the press, and so is America’s hypocrisy. As the federal court hears arguments both for and against gay marriage, I can’t help but laugh every time I hear someone comment on how homosexuality is so “perverted” and “disgusting.” It’s long been argued those who protest too much are [...]
Read the rest of the story»Sen. Harry Reidneck: How to apologize for a racist comment in 6 easy steps
By M. Johnston • Jan 10th, 2010 |And they said Glenn Beck was a “conservative.” Hee! You have probably heard by now liberal cause celebre Harry Reid (D – Nevada) provided a most deplorable quote to the authors of a book on Obama called “Game Change.” Sen. Reid is quoted as saying he believed that ” the country was ready to embrace [...]
Read the rest of the story»Tis the season of joy and pain
By M. Johnston • Dec 18th, 2009 |Some love it.
Some hate it.
Some will fall in love.
Some will fall out of love.
Some will yearn for love.
Some will die for love.
Some are out shopping for loved ones.
Some are out shopping for themselves.
Some are out shoplifting.
Some are celebrating a profitable year.
Some are on the brink of financial ruin.
Some are already ruined.
Sac Bee’s coverage of church issues draw passionate opinions.. including mine
By M. Johnston • Dec 11th, 2009 |The Bee has been covering Christianity more and more lately. My guess is that it has something to do with the economy. Surveys reflect a rise in church attendance since the recession started. Today they ran an article maintaining how “Some Sacramento-area faithful [are] turning [their] backs on pastors [because of] spiritual abuse.” This on [...]
Read the rest of the story»My new book: “If You Don’t Lead Your Kids, Who Will?
By M. Johnston • Dec 8th, 2009 |I am in the process of writing a book about fatherhood. The working title is “If you don’t lead your kids, who will?” This book (it is my third, the previous two were on musicianship), is essentially a compilation of anecdotes and lessons for young men whom are considering a family as well as those [...]
Read the rest of the story»Banning divorce is not the answer to restoring the sanctity of marriage
By M. Johnston • Dec 2nd, 2009 |The Bee posted an article today about a guy named John Marcotte who would like to see divorce BANNED in California. According to his web site, John (a “concerned Christian”) believes Prop 8 “didn’t go far enough to protect the future of marriage.” His solution? Literally chain spouses together for life with no possibility of [...]
Read the rest of the story»Uneducated consumers don’t understand $100 per second ER services
By M. Johnston • Nov 8th, 2009 |I am NOT mortified by the $30,000 hospital bill UCD Med Center sent to Scott Hawkins’ family for his brief emergency room stay, as reported by the Sacramento Bee today. I was mortified by the brutal nature of Scott’s death, and I was mortified by the response to Scott’s death in some circles, but I [...]
Read the rest of the story»Don’t blame God for Fort Hood massacre
By M. Johnston • Nov 6th, 2009 |Yes, the sun has risen again! (I am loving the image at left captured by KCRA’s downtown skycam this AM). The weekend is a few short hours away. For some it will be a welcome retreat from the rat race. For others (especially in the retail and health care industries) it will come and go [...]
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