By: Carrie Eckles The Bell Witch has been synonymous with American folklore for almost two centuries. The entity tormented the Bell family of Robertson County, Tennessee from 1817 until 1821; the story is remarkable in that the phenomenon was witnessed firsthand by not only the family, but the local residents, and even famous historical figures […]
Archives for October 2012
October 31, 2012 Leave a Comment
October 25, 2012 8 Comments
Speak Up and Vote for Women’s Rights
By: Tracy Madlener I am absolutely speechless at how many women I have talked to that brush off or ignore the importance of the upcoming election. I refuse to believe that there are women who don’t support women. When I hear other women say that the economy and jobs is what’s most important to them, […]
October 24, 2012 5 Comments
Richard Mourdock, Abortion And Rape – Oh My!
By: Amanda Fox Richard Mourdock, Indiana senatorial candidate, has created quite a storm of controversy with his statements concerning – wait for it – rape and abortion. By now, many have read or heard about his statement in which he described the children of rape as a gift from God. Context is everything when you […]
October 23, 2012 4 Comments
You Want A Strong Economy? Strong Women Will Deliver It! (If You Let Them)
By: Amanda Fox “House Republicans have voted repeatedly for legislation that would be harmful to women’s health and women’s rights. I have worked for decades to promote equality for women, but the bipartisan support for women’s programs that used to exist in Congress has been shattered by tea party extremism. The Republican-controlled House has become […]
October 22, 2012 4 Comments
It’s Only a Political Party When Family Isn’t Involved
By: Tracy Madlener With the upcoming election right around the corner, I’m on the phone more than usual with my long distant mom to keep her current with what’s going on… and I like to hear about other family members and how they’re doing. Okay, that’s mostly true, but really, I like to hear if […]
October 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
October 18, 2012 2 Comments
October 15, 2012 1 Comment
Child Sexual Assault: The Crime No One Wants To Talk About
By: Amanda Fox Child sexual assault is the crime no one wants to talk about. As a society, it is the one crime that is abhorred above all others. Even in prison, the child molester is the lowest of the low. No matter how many PSA’s are run reminding people to be cautious and telling […]
October 12, 2012 6 Comments
Pro-choice or Pro-life: There Are Consequences To Both
By: Amanda Fox Pro-choice, Pro-life or Pro-birth – which are you? Don’t worry about answering, it’s a rhetorical question, but one that we do need to discuss one more time. No matter what group you fall into, you have made a choice. You’ve chosen the manner in which you view one of the most delicate […]
October 11, 2012 1 Comment
The Separation of Church and State: When Walls Tumble Down
“. . . a republican form of government, in a rule of the people, by the people, and for the people.” ~ US Constitution Hey wait a second! You don’t come to Spicie for civics lessons, but this is a lesson that does apply to not only women, but men. The separation of church and […]