“Two Opportunities To Get Involved This Monday” #1: What: “The Cause,” a brand new Conservative political action group. When: Every Monday from 5:30-7:00 PM. Where: Sir Edmond Halley’s Restaurant, inside the Park Road Shopping Center (4151-A Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209); w [...] READ MORE

“Speechless” (Part 2) By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” (Continued) You see, had I published the original article on time, you would be reading another one of my famous rants. The transcript would be very different from what you’re looking at right now. The old artic [...] READ MORE

“Speechless” (Part 1) By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” It was a very, very rough week… This article was originally scheduled for completion and publication last Wednesday. However, a nightmarish week at work, a car crash, and a computer malfunction all played a role in derailing th [...] READ MORE

***(Editor’s Note:  Garrett Jackson is a Guest Columnist for “The Thirsty Quill.” He is a writer and investigative reporter for his personal blog, known as “The Lawton Town Crier” (www.lawtontowncrier.com). ‘The Quill’ appreciates Mr. Jackson’s contribution, and we look forward t [...] READ MORE

“Every Day Should Be Memorial Day” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Last week I had a teachable moment in my classroom that stood head and shoulders above all the rest. A “teachable moment,” by definition, is an opportunity to teach or impart some level of wisdom outside of the s [...] READ MORE

***Editor’s Note: Andy McGee is a Liberal Columnist for “The Thirsty Quill.” While Mr. McGee often writes insightful and thought-provoking articles for ‘The Quill,’ it is important for readers to note that his opinions and views are strictly his own, and rarely reflect the opinions and vi [...] 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.” Typically these questions/prompts will run in conjunction with a controversial issue or ‘hot topic,’ while others may be entirely random and [...] READ MORE

“Putting A Name With A Face” (Part 2) By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill”   We all have a bus to drive right now. Whether Republican, Democrat, Liberal, Conservative, Moderate, or Independent…we all are sitting squarely behind the wheel at this important juncture in our history. We a [...] READ MORE

“Putting A Name With A Face” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Over the past several months, I have often been asked to identify the current ‘face’ of the Conservative movement. I suppose that because I write a few opinion-based articles each week, nearly all of which are conserva [...] READ MORE

“Conservatives: Join, Or Die” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” In 1754, Benjamin Franklin had a pretty radical idea. Following the example of the tribes of the Iroquois League, Franklin proposed that the colonies consider the possibility of unification. He made his point through a ve [...] READ MORE

***(Editor’s Note: Debbie Durrell is a Pro-Life Contributor for “The Thirsty Quill,” and serves as the Executive Director of Lois’ Lodge, an organization dedicated to supporting and educating young women who may have considered abortion. As an alternative, Lois’ Lodge serves these women t [...] READ MORE

“Friday Night Popcorn, Monday Morning Quarterback” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill”   Let me kick this week off by thanking the many fine fans of ‘The Quill’ who flooded my inbox with messages over the past several days. From the emails that inquired about my health, to the blun [...] 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

“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