Vallejo, California, Likely Headed for Second Bankruptcy
Vallejo, California, is on the verge of its second bankruptcy, primarily because of its unwillingness to negotiate its pension plans' terms. ...
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British Think Tank Predicts Financial Catastrophe for United States
Another wake-up call on America's fiscal problems, this time from a British think tank. ...
Bill to Register all Firearms in Illinois Introduced
The latest blatant attack on the Second Amendment may be viewed as a last gasp of a fading effort to turn Illinois into a "gun free" zone. ...
NRA, 19 States, 34 Congressmen Sue New Jersey Over Gun Law
On February 12, 2014, the National Rifle Association (NRA), 19 states, and 34 members of the House of Representatives asked the Supreme Court to review a New Jersey court’s...
NRA Warns of Potential Breakdown of Law in Connecticut
The situation in Connecticut continues to unravel as responses to serious questions about enforcement of the state's new gun law aren't being answered consistently. ...
First Senate Rejection of Obama Appointee
The rejection by the Senate of one of Obama's radical appointees, Debo Adegbile, is perhaps the first of many. ...
Age and Acrimony End Dingell Dynasty in the House (Maybe)
The 80-year Dingell Dynasty might not end with John Dingell's announcement not to seek a 30th term in the House. ...
Anti-gun Doctor Expected to be Confirmed as Surgeon General
Dr. Vivek Murthy, expected to be confirmed as surgeon general this week, is the White House's perfect candidate to take the post, adding his anti-gun rhetoric to the chorus...
Appeal Filed in Court Decision Upholding Connecticut’s Gun Ban
The judge deciding the legality of Connecticut's gun laws cobbled together pieces and parts of previous decisions to support his ruling that Connecticut's interests overrode Second Amendment infringements. ...
EPA Wants to Snuff out Wood and Pellet Stoves
New EPA rules limiting airborne particulate emissions could virtually end the burning of wood for heat or cooking in the United States. ...
Judge Throws Out Muslim Lawsuit Against NYPD
A New Jersey district judge threw out a complaint by a Muslim group that claimed NYPD police surveillance of Muslims was illegal. ...
Connecticut Gun Confrontation Brewing Over Registration
If the state of Connecticut increases pressure on gun owners to register their weapons, the consequences could be greater than imagined. ...
Supreme Court Expands Police Power at Expense of 4th Amendment
On Tuesday the Supreme Court ruled that when a resident who objects to the search of his residence is removed through a lawful arrest, the remaining resident may give...
Michelle Obama and USDA to Ban Junk Food Ads in Schools
When it comes to banning the advertising of food in public schools, the First Amendment apparently doesn't apply. Â Â Â ...
Detroit Bankruptcy Bargain a Bitter Pill, But City Will Survive
The so-called grand bargain that Detroit's emergency financial manager rolled out Friday was welcomed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, but will satisfy no one. ...
Momentum Gaining to Allow Firearms on Campuses
There has been a definite momentum shift in the long war against guns, as colleges and other public institutions are beginning to allow concealed carry of weapons for defense.  ...
San Diego County Sheriff Won’t Appeal Second Amendment Ruling
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office ruled that applicants for concealed carry permits will no longer have to prove “good cause” to apply. ...
ICE Solicits, Withdraws Bid for National License Plate Database
When met with immediate negative pushback, ICE quickly rescinded its request for bids to build a national database of everyone's license plates. ...
$100 Billion in Improper Welfare Payments Uncovered
The waste in Washington, D.C, seems never-ending with another $100 billion an misspending being reported by government auditors. ...
Obama Ludicrously Links California Drought to Climate Change
Even the president's own advisors aren't buying into the global warming-is-causing-California's-drought narrative he promoted February 14. ...