***(Editor’s Note: In an effort to promote more dialogue among our readers, “The Thirsty Quill” will run a special series entitled “Open Court” each week. Typically these questions/prompts will run in conjunction with a controversial issue or ‘hot topic,’ while others may be entirely r [...] READ MORE

“Branded With The Scarlet E” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” I must admit that my editorial today may seem a bit tardy. The topic of this commentary is one that was discussed and debated ad nauseam a week ago, yet I chose to remain silent until I allowed my initial emotions to subsid [...] READ MORE

“The Growing ‘Buzz’ Of A Revolution” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Even after the crowds dispersed…even after the signs and flags had all disappeared from the city streets…even after the chants of “U-S-A…U-S-A” reverberated no longer…the echoes of the rallies were s [...] READ MORE

“Do They Understand The Significance Of Today?” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” April 15th… The date carries a great deal of significance for those who care enough to pay attention to these types of things. Allow me to explain… Sadly, it was on this morning in 1865 that Presi [...] READ MORE

***(Editor’s Note: In an effort to promote more dialogue among our readers, “The Thirsty Quill” will run a special series entitled “Open Court” each week. Typically these questions/prompts will run in conjunction with a controversial issue or ‘hot topic,’ while others may be entirely r [...] READ MORE

***Editor’s Note: The following is a letter from John C. McGinley, an actor and ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society. It was  sent to supporters of the Special Olympics  via email. It was published  in response to the recent attention brought on by President Barack Obama’s questi [...] READ MORE