Department of Justice’s Attack on the Free Press
Attorney General Eric Holder and the U.S. Department of Justice’s actions toward members of the media have a chilling effect on the freedom of the press.
Author Archive: Shane Vander Hart
Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caffeinated Thoughts. He is also the President of 4:15 Communications, LLC, a social media & communications consulting/management firm. He is a communications director for American Principles Project’s Preserve Innocence Initiative. Prior to this Shane spent 20 years in youth ministry serving in church, parachurch, and school settings. He has also served as an interim pastor and is a sought after speaker and pulpit fill-in. Shane has been married to his wife Cheryl since 1993 and they have three kids. Shane and his family reside near Des Moines, IA. You can connect with Shane on Facebook or follow him on Twitter and Google +.
IRS Asks Iowa Pro-Life Group What They Pray About
The IRS wanted to know how much an Iowa pro-life group prayed and what they prayed about in a follow-up to their application for tax-exempt status.
6th Circuit Court: Freedom to Homeschool Not Protected For Asylum Seekers
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Romeike family who sought asylum in the United States due to Germany’s ban on homeschooling.
Chuck Grassley & Steve King Talk Common Core
Senator Chuck Grassley and Congressman Steve King discussed the Common Core State Standards after the Republican Party of Iowa’s Lincoln Dinner.
Caffeinated Thoughts is Back Up and Running
My apologies for Caffeinated Thoughts being down for approximately 36 hours – it couldn’t have happened at a worst time as it happened right before I was to leave on a trip. We identified a couple of plug-ins that were causing an additional load on a shared server that we are on. Our hosts, understandably, [...]
Ten Reasons Why Iowa Should Allow Parent-Taught Drivers Education
The Des Moines Register balks at the idea of Parent-Taught drivers education that is being debated in conference, here are 10 reasons why it is a good idea.
Iowa Supreme Court Ignores Biology and Common Sense
The Iowa Supreme Court ignores biology and common sense by ordering both names of a same-sex couple to be included on a birth certificate.
Steve King Passes on a Senate Run
Congressman Steve King decided to pass on a run for U.S. Senate clearing the way for a hotly contested primary.
Pentagon: Sharing Faith a Court Martial-Worthy Offense
The Pentagon in a statement said religious proselytization was not allowed and could be subject to court martial. One group is pushing them to do that.
Chris Broussard: An Example of True Tolerance
ESPN Contributor Chris Broussard gave a perfect example of what it means to be tolerant. The left in response to his comments on homosexuality did not.
42, Scouting and Homosexuals
42 – The Jackie Robinson Story provided a good contrast between his struggle to play Major League Baseball and the homosexual targeting of the Boy Scouts.
Eight Senators Join Chuck Grassley in Fighting Common Core
Senators Lee, Coburn, Inhofe, Fischer, Paul, Roberts, Sessions, & Cruz cosigned Senator Chuck Grassley’s letter requesting the defunding of the Common Core.
Hate Comment of the Day & New Comment Policy
Our editor highlights a hate comment recently received and introduced a new comment policy for Caffeinated Thoughts.
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