‘Political Views’ Category
» posted on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 12:00 am by FOXNews.com
Gun rights advocates file lawsuit challenging Connecticut gun law
A group of Connecticut organizations that support gun rights, pistol permit holders and gun sellers filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday against Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and other state officials, arguing the state's new gun control law violates their constitutional rights.
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» posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 10:37 pm by Charles Blow, New York Times
Blacks, Conservatives and Plantations
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» posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 10:35 pm by Nick Gillespie, Dly Beast
Targeting Journalists Is an Unconstitutional Act
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» posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 10:34 pm by E.J. Dionne, Washington Post
Oklahoma Needs Help, Not Ideology
E.J. Dionne, Washington PostWASHINGTON -- While listening to an NPR report out of Moore, Okla., this week, I was genuinely shocked. Not by the scale of the devastation or the tenacity of people who have grown stoically accustomed to the damage tornados can do, but by a political sentiment that, in almost any other era, would not have been surprising at all.Rep. Tom Cole, a Republican who lives in the very neighborhood that was overwhelmed, was talking about a call he received from President Obama. Hearing Cole, I realized how strange it is these days for politicians to speak in human terms about someone in the other...
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» posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 10:27 pm by Caitlin Huey-Burns, RCP
Issa’s Restraint at IRS Hearing May Benefit GOP
Caitlin Huey-Burns, RCPRepublicans have cautioned party lawmakers investigating the politically charged IRS controversy against overplaying their hand. If Wednesday's House Oversight Committee hearing is any indication, Chairman Darrell Issa is paying heed -- at least for now.The California lawmaker, who recently held Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress and has led controversial hearings on the administration's handling of the Benghazi terrorist attacks, dismissed key IRS official Lois Lerner from testifying after she invoked her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.But there first...
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» posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 9:42 pm by Kristin Braswell
Kristin Braswell: In Search of Pura Vida: The Magic of Costa Rica
Pura vida means to live life with a deep appreciation for everything around you, despite your circumstances. It is the recognition that everything is full of life -- from a small frog, to a young kid on the street selling jewelry, and that everything is worthy of deep respect.Read More...
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» posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 9:33 pm by Pure Adventures Travel
Pure Adventures Travel: A Cyclist’s Guide to Puglia
The best places to eat and visit while on vacation in Puglia, according to worldly and well-travelled Puglia native and former professional cyclist Antonello Losito.Read More...
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» posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 9:22 pm by Jeffery Self
Jeffery Self: Straight People: A Spotter’s Guide
You'd be surprised by the number of ways you can spot a straight person. As an example, I'm sharing this excerpt from the book, a list of some of the most popular movies amongst Heterosexuals. Non-Heterosexuals might like these movies as well, but I'm here to generalize.Read More...
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» posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 9:11 pm by Nancy Schwartzman
Nancy Schwartzman: Bollywood Actors Stand Up Against Violence
As we celebrate the support and endorsement from Bollywood actors to stop domestic violence and promote women's rights, we can't help but wonder where that same support is in the U.S. and the Western World.Read More...
More on Rape
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» posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 8:57 pm by Rob Watson
Rob Watson: A Gay Dad’s Open Letter to the Parents Who Are Seeking to Devastate Their 15-Year-Old Daughter and Her 18-Year-Old Girlfriend
Your daughter was not molested by a predator. She was involved in an overly adult-like relationship with another teen. She was not targeted by someone wanting to do her harm. She was embraced by someone who loved her and wanted good for her.Read More...
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