A Bolivian deputy-elect is facing jail time for having publicly refused to shake the hand of leftist Bolivian President Evo Morales. While Norma Piérola claims she did so out of a respect for the Bolivian people, she now faces criminal
Though Angelina Jolie doesn’t identify with any specific religion, the 39-year-old actress reportedly dropped to her knees to “pray for a miracle” on the set of her latest film, Unbroken. The film is about Louis Zamperini, a devout Christian who
Mexican authorities are expecting to either confirm or disprove the findings made by a group of South American forensic specialist who claim to have identified the remains of one of the 43 students from Mexico that were kidnapped and killed
During the December 7 airing of CBS News’ Sunday Morning, Sandy Hook educators laughed at the idea of armed teachers and said a good guy with a gun could not have stopped Adam Lanza. CBS News’ Jane Pauley asked the
Howard Kurtz, Fox News Media Analyst and host of “MediaBuzz,” argued that certain liberal commentators were trying to conflate the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases “in order to push an agenda” despite the fact that the two “are so
The number of Eastern Europeans now living in the UK is twice the size of the population of Leeds. 1.27 million foreign nationals migrated to Britain following the enlargement of the EU in 2004 which gave them free movement across
Nevadans for State Gun Rights (NSGR) is asking secretary of state Ross Miller to throw out signatures collected by gun control proponents–including a Bloomberg-sponsored group–because the signatures were allegedly turned in after the deadline for submission and were missing a
A further £2.3 billion has been earmarked for new flood defences across the country, just days after Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne ruled out introducing new tax breaks in his Autumn Statement, due tomorrow, claiming that he had no
Anyone who reads my list of favorite records knows I’m an old punk who over the years has drifted into psychedelic and acid rock, and there is no turning back for me. To me, all music should be psychedelic: if
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Britain’s David Cameron draws a red line on immigration David Cameron accused of ‘blackmail’ on immigration demands Britain’s David Cameron draws a red line on immigration David Cameron on Friday (AFP/Getty) Britain’s prime minister
When Oregon’s Democrat-controlled legislature convenes in February 2015, they are expected to consider passing a bill requiring universal background checks on firearm sales. This would eliminate the private gun sales and put in a place a universal background check system
The Mexican government is preparing to launch a new security strategy that they claim will fight drug cartels and public corruption. The plan, however, opens the door to eradicate political opponents. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said that in the
Editor’s Note: As Americans gather on this day of Thanksgiving to be with family and enjoy delicious food, it is important to look back and and give thanks for our many blessings as a people. On December 22, 1820–200 years
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has admitted that the rules on open door immigration from Europe need changing as his party scored another humiliating result in the latest by-election. In an article in the Financial Times, the Deputy Prime Minister
Britain’s Channel 4 is set this evening to air a documentary titled The Paedophile Next Door, which gives a platform to Eddie, 39, a self-confessed paedophile, to argue for more understanding and treatment for those who have paedophilic urges. The
In his address Tuesday morning to the European Parliament, Pope Francis issued a powerful plea to Europe to rediscover its religious roots and to place the human person at the center of society. “A Europe which is capable of appreciating
In his introductory remarks at a forum Saturday focused on the principles of federalism as viewed by the Framers, American Principles Project (APP) education director Emmett McGroarty told 175 attendees in New Hampshire that, while both federal and state elected
Gun control-supporting Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) will campaign in Louisiana for his colleague, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA), increasing the number of outspoken gun control proponents who are doing their best to defeat Landrieu’s pro-Second Amendment challenger, Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Just
(United Nations) – El Salvador is currently undergoing something the UN calls the Universal Periodic Review, a fairly new human rights process that looks at countries’ implementation of various human rights treaties. And even though no UN treaty mentions abortion,
Royal Mail has warned of a threat to the universal postal service as the company reported falling profits in its half year results. The company, which was privatised by the government last year, said operation profits before transformation costs were
Japanese culture enjoyed unique purchase on the imaginations of children and teens in the 1990s, creating beloved franchises such as Dragon Ball and Yu-Gi-Oh! In addition to significant financial success, these brands left oversized cultural footprints, thanks to the spread
More allegations of rape have hit comedian Bill Cosby, as another woman has come forward, this time stating the events took place more than 40-years-ago. Joan Tarshis posted an essay on Hollywood Elsewhere, via the Hollywood Reporter, alleging that Cosby
NEW YORK (AP) — At the movies, idiocy never goes out of style. Twenty years after the 1994 original, “Dumb and Dumber To” opened with $38.1 million at the weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Universal sequel
An amazingly stupid story with a clever Twitter hashtag, #shirtstorm, has been brewing for the past couple of days. Long story short, one of the brilliant scientists who just landed a space probe on a moving comet decided to wear
With Republicans controlling both chambers of the 114th Congress, health care is destined to stay at the top of the national agenda. A quarter of midterm voters say health care is their top concern, with half of these voters saying
The Conservative pledge to slow immigration appears to be on the rocks, and those who warned of a flood of economic migrants after work restrictions for new members was lifted at the start of the year have been vindicated after
After pouring in millions to fund a universal background check initiative that passed in Washington State on November 4, Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety is preparing to bypass the Nevada legislature and impose universal background checks on Nevadans. The
Eight women have just died and 68 other women have been hospitalized because an Indian surgeon used infected instruments in a mass government-sponsored sterilization “camp.” The official limit is 30 such sterilizations per day and scrupulous attention to hygiene. Clearly, Dr. RK
On Thursday and Friday, the socialist government of Venezuela stood before the United Nations Committee Against Torture to answer for more than 5,000 complaints of human rights violations over the last decade—3,000 of which occurred in 2014. El Universal, Venezuela’s
This story originally appeared at Business Insider: The United Arab Emirates is flexing its military muscle in a chaotic, post-Arab Spring Middle East. What was once a nation with a limited presence on the international stage is acquiring advanced weaponry,
On November 5—the day after a gun control initiative funded by one-percenters passed in Washington state—Initiative 594 (I-594) organizers made clear they want even more gun control in and may take a similar initiative-approach to gun control in other parts
The latest video to have caught the attention of the ranks of the constantly offended is one in which a young woman is filmed walking through areas of Manhattan. The video, filmed over a ten hour period includes various examples
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is not putting enough pressure on China to stick to its side of a pact on the transfer of Hong Kong’s sovereignty because it is worried about damaging trade links, former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten
The Prince of Wales has condemned the persecution of Christians in the Middle East and called on Muslim leaders to help end the “indescribable tragedy” in Syria and Iraq. He called on leaders of all faiths to ensure their followers
Gun rights are essentially on the ballot in a number of Governor’s races around the country. Among these are the races in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In all fives of these states, a pro-Second Amendment candidate or incumbent
The Church “rejoices in the marvelous progress of science, seeing it both as a product of the enormous God-given potential of the human mind and as manifestation of the vastness and richness of creation,” said Vatican representative Archbishop Bernardito Auza
Republicans couldn’t beat Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012 but they’re banking on the third time being the charm. “This is not brain surgery,” said Republican strategist Ron Bonjean, who argued “it’s obvious Obama has become an anchor” for Democrats.
Last August, when a radio host in Kansas City asked Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-5) if he had any comments for sick federal workers “fighting the system,” Cleaver responded “it’s not my job.” Hundreds of federal workers with cancer, breathing conditions
The Washington Post observes that Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is getting very little Beltway-media attention for what was, by any objective standard, a very big win: Here’s the recap: The city of Houston a few weeks back subpoenaed the sermons
Greater Manchester is to get its own Mayor with a wide-range of powers over crime, transport and planning, the Chancellor has announced. The creation of the position is the latest attempt to give devolution to the North, following the overwhelming
