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.
Community college professor allegedly tells students: support gay rights or else
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
U.S. government to start levying taxes on Bitcoin transactions
Sorry Bitcoin users – the federal government wants to start taxing you.
By Arrianne Talma /// June 18, 2013
Rand Paul leaves people puzzled over his pose for The New Republic’s July cover
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has become such a hot commodity within the GOP of late that even the liberal magazine The New Republic couldn’t help but publish a cover story on him – complete with one of the year’s most controversial cover pages.
California restaurant steps on toes by requiring female patrons to wear heels
One new California restaurant hasn’t exactly put its best foot forward.
By Kaitlyn Schallhorn /// June 18, 2013
[WATCH] Miss Utah claims she messed up her answer because “the question was a little bit confusing”
It turns out that Miss Utah Marissa Powell fumbled her answer on income inequality between men and women Sunday night because, well, “the question was a little bit confusing.”
By Meghan Keenan /// June 18, 2013
Oregon neighborhood forms “Glock block” to warn potential thieves to stay away
Criminals beware — this neighborhood watch is packing heat.
By Gabriella Morrongiello /// June 18, 2013
Boehner: No Immigration Bill Without Majority GOP Support
ABC NEWS — The fate of immigration reform hinges on how House Speaker John Boehner handles the issue. And on Tuesday, he laid down a significant marker on how the House will move forward.
Read more at ABC News.
By Editorial Staff /// June 18, 2013
Republicans push to let states require citizenship proof after court strikes down Ariz. voter law
FOX NEWS — Republican lawmakers are moving quickly to try and allow states to require proof of citizenship for a voter registration form after the Supreme Court rejected an Arizona law that did just that.
Read more at Fox News.
By Editorial Staff /// June 18, 2013
