Sacrificing children for votes. Of all the cynical frauds of the Obama administration, few are so despicable as sacrificing the education of poor and minority children to the interests of the teachers' unions. Attorney General Eric Holder's attempt to suppress the spread of charter schools in Louisiana was just one of the signs of that cynicism. ... MORE
Let me run through a few good ideas. I think it's a good idea for children to eat healthful, wholesome foods. In the raising of our daughter, before-dinner treats were fresh vegetables, and after-dinner treats were mostly fruits. I arrive at my gym sometime between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m., at least four times a week, to lift weights and use ... MORE
by Alex Newman. Elected officials from across the American West, from top lawmakers to county commissioners, held a historic gathering in Utah in recent days to discuss how Western states could wrest control of the almost 50 percent of land in the region currently claimed by the federal government. Aside from constitutional concerns — with ... MORE
by Steven Greenhut. Those readers who are familiar with Judge Gideon Tucker's words that "No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session," might chuckle that two good-news-for-taxpayers stories came out of Sacramento last week. They came, coincidentally, as legislators had left town to enjoy their spring ... MORE
My dad was a strict disciplinarian. I hated that. I hated it so much
that I grew up desperately wanting to control my own life. To have the
freedom to do what I want, how I want, when I want. But here’s the thing. The pursuit of personal freedom has brought me
face-to-face with an interesting dilemma. Turns out, it takes a
tremendous ... MORE
Interests of the bureaucrats over those of the people. Good news: the U.S. Department of Agriculture has published research indicating that there are lots of un-filled jobs and career opportunities in the farming industry. Bad news: the Obama Administration has been cannibalizing the nation’s farmers for the bigger part of the last ... MORE
The president's extra-judicial killings. When President Obama decided sometime during his first term that he wanted to be able to use unmanned aerial drones in foreign lands to kill people — including Americans — he instructed Attorney General Eric Holder to find a way to make it legal — despite the absolute prohibition on ... MORE
Dedicated drug warriors on a mission. Two
former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were charged with planting
guns at a medical marijuana dispensary, resulting in the arrest of a
man who was sentenced to six months in jail, authorities
announced Wednesday. Julio Cesar Martinez, 39, and Anthony Manuel Paez,
32, were charged last ... MORE
by Katie Kieffer. Female, feisty and unemployed? Fear not! Obama will need to hire IRS Girls Gone Wild to replace Lois Lerner. To secure his legacy and help Democrats win future elections, Obama needs to replace former IRS Director of Exempt Organizations Lois Lerner, his number one Agency Girl Gone Wild. Lois has already been replaced in name ... MORE
by Sandra Chereb. A pro-marijuana group hoping to ride a wave of mounting acceptance for cannabis filed an initiative petition Wednesday seeking to legalize recreational pot use in Nevada. The measure backed by a group called Campaign to Regulate Marijuana would allow adults 21 and older to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana. It also sets up ... MORE