Ali Free

Progressive Columnist

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Free: Time to clear up some misunderstandings on atheism

Here are a few word that should enlighten the enlightened.

Free: Separation means politicians should keep beliefs out of legislation

It's time our policy members realize the true meaning of separating church and state.

Free: Budget cuts: Not everything should be on the table

Clean air is still important even during tough economic times.

Free: Cutting education budget only digs economy into deeper holes

There is plenty of room to reform education, but attacking teachers and their unions in the name of deficit reduction, however, is precisely the wrong way to go about it.

Free: Some Kansas lawmakers still oppose the legality of homosexuality

Much room remains for progress on gay rights in Kansas.

Free: New Congress, same story for the middle class

The middle and lower classes are being punished for the excesses and miscalculations of the rich and powerful.

Free: Global warming doesn’t depend on weather

Despite scientists across the world confirming and re-confirming data on climate change, people are still denying global warming.

What's up with that? Justin Bieber's new biographical movie

Two columnists break down the pros and cons of this pop sensation's new movie.

Free: Pregnancy issues the problem, not abortion

Where people stand on the contentious issue is not as important as why women get abortions in the first place.

Free: Good sex education teaches more than just abstinence

Quality sex education needs to be comprehensive.

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