Category Archives: Politics
Will the IRS require receipts for abortions?
A bill that is expected to pass in Congress will force the Internal Revenue Service to police abortions and monitor how Americans have paid for them. Theoretically, the IRS could require Americans to show a receipt for an abortion in … Continue reading
Death by Texting
Due to the increase in New York pedestrian accidents while texting, New York State Senator Carl Kruger is proposing that a fine be assessed to pedestrians who text while walking. The allegation is that pedestrian accidents have risen because too … Continue reading
Several Universities to Allow Students and Professors to Carry Loaded Guns to Protect Against Gunmen
Around a dozen states are considering a bill that will allow students and teachers at universities to carry loaded weapons to protect themselves against gunmen. Is this a good idea? What do YOU think?
U.S. Navy to Discharge Sailor for “Male Sleepover”
Navy Petty Officers Bryan McGee and Stephen Jones are students at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Charleston, SC. The two were apparently in Stephen Jones’ room watching the television program “Vampire Diaries” on Jones’ bed and fell asleep. … Continue reading
Potential Death Sentence for Gunman from Tucson Shootings
Prosecutors in the case against Jared Lee Loughner have not decided or announced whether or not they will ask for the death penalty as punishment for the shootings in Arizona. The defendant has been indicted on 49 counts, including attempted … Continue reading
Wisconsin Governor to Defund Planned Parenthood and Contraceptives
Scott Walker, Wisconsin’s governor, has said that he aims to repeal a 2009 bill in his new budget. This bill, which required commercial healthcare providers to cover contraceptives in order to promote gender equity, will but repealed if Walker’s new … Continue reading
New Abortion Bill in Texas Makes Sonogram a Requirement
In Texas, women who want an abortion now must undergo an ultrasound first. The aim of this bill is to force women to undergo a sonogram, view the results, and have a doctor explain the situation to them. Opponents of … Continue reading
Newt Gingrich to Run for President
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has officially announced his candidacy for the 2012 presidential election. As of now, many have discussed the possibility of running, yet none (except Gingrich) have taken any official action. How will the race for 2012 … Continue reading
Republicans and Democrats to Come Together on Spending Bill
The deadline for outlining the new spending bill is March 4, 2011. If not met, several parts of the Federal Government will shut down. With such pressure, do YOU think Liberals and Conservatives will be able to come together?
Iraqi Informant Behind WMD Intelligence Admits He Made it All Up
The UK Guardian published an article on Tuesday with an exclusive interview with the Iraqi man who fed Colin Powell and the Bush Administration false information to orchestrate an attack. Now, years later and still pouring money into this conflict, … Continue reading
