Sarah Palin Spikes the Tea

Over the weekend Sarah Palin gave us another dose of seductive untruth. Her complaint about the Christmas bomber “lawyering up” wasn’t about finding the right policy against terrorists. It was a come-on to the Tea Party’s prejudices, egging them to believe that what Muttalab deserved was a dose of good old fashioned torture. Never mind that the Bush administration “lawyered up” Richard Reid, the failed shoe bomber in exactly the same fashion. (more…)

Ask Deepak: Get Answers to Your Spiritual Questions, Part 3

Each week, spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra will respond to Oprah.com users’ questions with enlightening advice to help them live their best lives. This week, Deepak addresses a mother-son relationship in need of healing and responds to the outpouring of questions on how to manage depression. (more…)

Ask Deepak: Get Answers to Your Spiritual Questions, Part 2

Each week, Deepak Chopra responds to Oprah.com users’ questions with enlightening advice to help them live their best lives. This week, Deepak starts by addressing how to stay positive when times are tough:

Q: I have had a tough road bring me to where I am. I have buried most of my family, dealt with domestic violence, have two amazing kids and multiple sclerosis. When will I connect with my center and truly live my desires? Why have there been so many struggles, and when will I feel peace? I give and try to help people and have good thoughts in my head and heart. Why do I feel struggle at times when I try to remain so positive?
— Corrine G., Andover, Massachusetts
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Does God have a Future? FREE LECTURE

Upcoming Caltech Lecture — Does God have a Future?

A Great Debate Filmed by ABC’s Nightline

* Event Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm

* Location: Beckman Auditorium

* Speakers: Deepak Chopra & Jean Houston versus Michael Shermer & Sam Harris

* Tickets: This is a free event. Priority will be given to those who reserve tickets in advance (maximum of 10) through the Caltech ticket office at 626-395-4652. This event will sell out, but you can come the day of the event in case there are cancellations or no-shows.

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