Gary Pruitt, the president of the Associated Press, believes that the Justice Department should implement five different guidelines to make sure that the department’s “massive and unprecedented intrusion” of journalists at the AP doesn’t happen again.
5 ways to ensure freedom of the press according to the AP’s Gary Pruitt
By James Hemphill /// June 19, 2013
Smoking alcohol may be the new trend, but it’s a dangerous one
Kids get into themselves into all sorts of trouble these days – breaking the law, trying drugs, smoking alcohol… wait, did you say smoking alcohol?!
By Arrianne Talma /// June 19, 2013
[WATCH] House Republican Conference’s new web video on student debt interest rates
The House Republican Conference released its latest web video Wednesday, which calls on Senate Democrats to act now to avoid having the federal student loan interest rate double on July 1.
By Katie LaPotin /// June 19, 2013
Rep. Bachmann says future is in American children, not immigration
All it took for Tea Party members to become completely energized at a morning immigration rally was a few children, a little singing and a lot of Michele Bachmann. Tea Party protesters gathered outside of the Capitol at the all-day immigration press conference — hosted by U.S. Reps Louis Gohmert (R-Texas) and Steve King (R-Iowa)… Read Article ›
By Kaitlyn Schallhorn /// June 19, 2013
Apology issued for naming of Boston bomber as a victim of gun violence at Concord rally
UNION LEADER — The organizers of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns campaign on Wednesday apologized for including Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev among a list of shooting victims’ names that were read during a demonstration in Concord on Tuesday.
Read more at the New Hampshire Union Leader.
By Editorial Staff /// June 19, 2013
[WATCH] Ron Burgundy and crew return in “Anchorman 2″ trailer
Legendary news anchorman Ron Burgundy is back, and he’s more “burgundy-er” than ever before.
By Arrianne Talma /// June 19, 2013
Taco Bell, Starbucks appeal to diet conscious eaters
USA TODAY — Even at the fast-food joint, nutrition matters.
Read more at USA Today.
By Editorial Staff /// June 19, 2013
Community college professor allegedly tells students: support gay rights or else
THE DAILY CALLER — A professor at a community college in Tennessee allegedly ordered students in her general psychology class to wear “Rainbow Coalition” ribbons for an entire day to advertise support for the advancement of gay and lesbian political causes.
Read more at The Daily Caller.
By Editorial Staff /// June 19, 2013
Former Rep. Allen West open to Senate primary challenge against Rubio
THE HILL — Former Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) said Wednesday that he may mount a primary challenge to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in their state’s 2016 Senate primary.
Read more at The Hill.
By Editorial Staff /// June 19, 2013
Serena Williams calls 16-year-old rape victim ‘lucky’
Serena Williams is currently under-fire for her controversial comments about the Steubenville, Ohio rape case, in which she essentially blamed the victim.
By Meghan Keenan /// June 19, 2013
Young people stand with Rand on NSA surveillance programs
Sen. Rand Paul has taken the lead in fighting back against the recent revelation of the National Security Agency’s surveillance program and does not seem to be giving up any time soon, especially as it looks as if he is gaining the support of the youth.
By Arrianne Talma /// June 19, 2013
Obama administration looks to NBA for support as healthcare implementation approaches
One thing you may not be expecting while watching the NBA Finals: a sales pitch for Obamacare.
By Meghan Keenan /// June 19, 2013
6 Republicans who broke party lines on the late-term abortion ban
A bill banning abortions after 20 weeks passed in the Republican-led House of Representatives on Tuesday mostly along party lines with a vote of 228-196.
There were, however, a few representatives, both Republican and Democratic, who broke party lines and voted in an unexpected way on the far-reaching bill.
By Arrianne Talma /// June 19, 2013
Three Things Every American Should Know About The House Abortion Bill
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, passed 228-196 by the House of Representatives yesterday, resulted in an immediate firestorm of critical hyperbole. President Obama’s Organizing for Action asserted in an email that the bill is one of the “most unbelievable, unconstitutional attacks on women’s health in a long time.”
In short, the bill (which stands no chance of becoming law) attempts to ban abortions in the United States after the 20th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
Here are three things every American should know about the proposed law:
By Mike Wakefield /// June 19, 2013
50 years after iconic JFK speech, Obama honors ‘magic’ moment in Berlin
NBC NEWS — For those living on the Cold War’s front line, one sentence spoken in German secured John F. Kennedy’s place in their hearts forever.
Read more at NBC News.
By Editorial Staff /// June 19, 2013
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
USA TODAY — Michael Hastings, a native Vermonter and a journalist widely known for his profile in Rolling Stone magazine of a general who commanded U.S. forces in Afghanistan, was killed Tuesday in a car crash in Los Angeles, according to multiple reports.
Read more at USA Today.
By Editorial Staff /// June 19, 2013
College football coaches are three highest-paid employees on Pentagon’s payroll
The Pentagon is shelling out millions of dollars — to coach football.
By Laura Byrne /// June 19, 2013
[WATCH] Undercover video shows ‘Obamaphones’ given away to pay for drugs, shoes
Need some heroin? No problem, just sell your “Obama phone.”
By Laura Byrne /// June 19, 2013
SBA List, pro-life supporters defend House’s late-term abortion ban legislation
It’s historic, popular, and spearheaded by women – that’s how supporters of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Act’s described the bill on a conference call held by the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List Tuesday.
By Jack Butler /// June 19, 2013
Treasury Department unveils Jack Lew’s new signature
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has a brand new signature to go along with his prestigious title.
By Meghan Keenan /// June 18, 2013
