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Ron Paul Doesn’t Accept Evolution

Dec 23, 2007
The one and only anti-war Republican presidential candidate didn't raise his hand when asked who doesn't believe in evolution, but it turns out he may have wanted to. In this clip, Paul responds to a question about the incident by saying that it was an "inappropriate question," but that "I think it's a theory -- theory of evolution -- and I don't accept it."
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What Would Jesus Buy?

Nov 21, 2007
"Rev. Billy" wants you to stop shopping. He's the brainchild of an anti-consumerism activist and the subject of a new movie that takes a hard and entertaining look at our shopping-addicted culture just in time for "Black Friday."

Credibility Gap

Oct 29, 2007
Clothing companies and the consumers who buy their products tend to feign ignorance when it's revealed that those products are a bargain because they were made by 10-year-old slaves. That's certainly the case with Gap, which says it was unaware of the sweatshop in New Delhi, India, where children were recently found toiling under deplorable conditions to create clothes bearing the Gap Kids logo.

James Brown Dead at 73

Dec 25, 2006
The legendary innovator and icon died early Christmas morning after being hospitalized for pneumonia in Atlanta. When it comes to his influence on American culture, the "Godfather of Soul" said it best himself: "Disco is James Brown, hip-hop is James Brown, rap is James Brown. You know what I'm saying?"

Bill Moyers’ Parable

Dec 24, 2006
The former minister, press secretary and veteran journalist works his way through Christian allegory and lessons from our nation's history in fashioning this powerful essay on the American experience and the stewardship of democracy.