Category Archives: Current events/topics

God and Marriage

I’ve read a lot of articles over the past several years, ever since my state voted against same sex marriage (twice). Now that the issue is before the Supreme Court, I see tensions running high on both sides, but few … Continue reading

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Why Barack Obama is Nothing Like Jesus Christ

Despite anything a Hollywood “comedian” might tell you, or some common artist who paints the President as dying on a cross, newsflash: Barack Obama is not the Savior. Comedian Jamie Foxx made remarks at a recent awards show that I … Continue reading

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Marie Stroughter – Mitt Romney’s Presidential Air in 3rd Debate

African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, sums up the last of the Presidential debates for the iVote section at iVillage.

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Marie Stroughter at Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally – October 20, 2012

African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, speaks at the Stand Up For Religious Freedom rally in San Francisco on Saturday, October 20, 2012:

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View From the Right: Last Night’s Vice-Presidential Debate

Marie’s assessment of last night’s first and only Vice-Presidential debate, written for iVillage is now live! Chime in! (NOTE: Though normally I don’t refer to people by last name only, the piece has been edited for length, thus no disrespect … Continue reading

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Marie Stroughter – 5 Things I Loved About Ann Romney’s Speech

African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, is one of the newest contributors to the iVoices and iVote projects at iVillage. Her article and accompanying video were featured on the site, and linked here for your enjoyment! Please head over there and … Continue reading

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The Monarch Presidency – Obamacare and the Individual Mandate

Actually, I have not been an opponent of an individual mandate. It seems to me intuitively correct that the state should not have to pay for the healthcare of a financially secure individual who for whatever reason has decided not … Continue reading

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Marie Stroughter at Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally

On June 8, 2012, African-American Conservatives (AACONS) Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter spoke to a crowd of approximately 700 at the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally. ** ** The emcee attributes the BigGovernment.com website to Marie, however, she has contributor status … Continue reading

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Justice for Trayvon Martin…and All Victims of Hate Crime?

I really tried to stay out of the Trayvon Martin case. But people are writing some really dumb things online –particularly about his choice of attire: a hoodie — and my outrage at the truly ignorant and, frankly racist, remarks … Continue reading

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AACONS on To The Point

African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, appeared on today’s episode of To the Point on KCRW, an NPR affiliate. Ms. Stroughter spoke to the conservative viewpoint, with panelists Dr. Peniel Joseph, Walter Rhett and Mikki Taylor espousing the liberal perspective. Click … Continue reading

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