Author Archive: Anita Morrill

Anita Morrill is an adjunct professor of U.S. History and Western Civilization at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). She is a graduate of Grace University in Omaha, NE, attended the Focus on the Family Institute in Colorado Springs, CO and earned an M.A. in Military History from Norwich University. Anita, her husband and their two young sons reside in Des Moines, IA.

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Be For Something

| February 26, 2013 | Reply

I recently finished listening to the audio version of Brother Andrew’s God’s Smuggler (it’s available for free until the end of February). Brother Andrew was a self-appointed missionary to those behind the Iron Curtain during the height of the Cold War, smuggling Bibles and aid to oppressed churches. At the end of his amazing story, [...]

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The Lesson of the Reichstag: All it takes to lose a democracy is an “emergency”

| January 12, 2013 | 3 Replies

Those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it. Don’t forget the lesson of the Reichstag during Nazi Germany.

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Guns, History and Evil

| January 2, 2013 | 3 Replies

Looking at history and at our sin nature it is evident that those who try to control guns in order to prevent violence will only create victims.

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The Fiscal Cliff: No Room for Compromise

| December 18, 2012 | Reply

Whatever deal Congress and President Obama makes in order to go off the fiscal cliff in the short term we are still in deep, deep financial trouble.

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Mitt Romney in Des Moines: “I’ll take responsibility for the office”

| November 4, 2012 | Reply

Mitt Romney made his final arguments to Iowa while stopping in Des Moines on Sunday morning speaking to a crowd of approximately 4400 supporters.

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Five Things to Do Before the Election

| October 27, 2012 | 3 Replies

What are you doing to prepare for the election? Anita Morrill gives our readers five ideas of things they can do before they vote.

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Romney’s Binders Full of Resumes, People, Res-u-mes

| October 22, 2012 | 3 Replies

Considering the context of Mitt Romney’s “binders of women” comment the context should be apparent that he was talking about their resumes.

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The Problem with Voting “Other” Whether Libertarian or 3rd Party

| October 20, 2012 | 21 Replies

Voting for Gary Johnson and the Libertarian Party or some other 3rd Party candidate may make the difference between an Obama or Romney White House.

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Being Prepared: It’s Not Crazy, It’s Responsible

| October 18, 2012 | 1 Reply

Being prepared for a natural disaster or national emergency isn’t crazy, it is part of being a responsible citizen. Are you ready for the unexpected?

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Not Too Harsh Anymore

| October 14, 2012 | 11 Replies

It needs to be said -the 2012 election is going to be a referendum on the levels and apathy in this country.

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The “Back-up Guys”: The Vice Presidential Debate (and the Election) for Kids

| October 12, 2012 | 1 Reply

Parents can use last night’s Vice Presidential debate and the rest of the election to teach their kids about their role as future voters.

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