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Obama Signs Executive Order to Tighten Sanctions on Iran
On Tuesday, President Obama signed another executive order that would tighten sanctions on Iran over its alleged program to produce a nuclear weapon. The White House is touting the...
Soda Machines to Start Posting Calories
The supersized soda ban in New York City likely has the soft drink industry on high alert. Perhaps that is why Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper have decided to...
Are Syrian Rebel Forces as Bad as Assad?
Members of Congress have pointed to the violence in Syria as an opportunity to launch a humanitarian effort, i.e., a military endeavor, to aid the anti-Assad forces. However, increasing...
Oklahoma Moves to End Planned Parenthood Contracts
The state of Oklahoma is moving to end WIC contracts with Planned Parenthood. It has withdrawn funding of three Planned Parenthood clinics in Tulsa, and the State Department of...
France May Issue Call for Europe-Wide Ban on GM Corn
According to French news source RFI, France is expected to call for a Europe-wide ban on Monsanto’s genetically modified corn following the release of a University of Caen study...
Pennsylvania Judge Rules Against Voter ID Law
A Pennsylvania judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the state’s photo ID law for voters, asserting that the state did not adequately ensure that people could easily acquire...
TSA Retracts “Approval” to Film at Security Checkpoints
In response to an Opt Out and Film national campaign that encourages airline passengers to opt out of the naked-body scanners and film TSA screeners, the Transportation Security Administration...
Illinois Pharmacists Not Required to Dispense Plan B Pills
An Illinois appeals court has ruled that pharmacists may refuse to dispense the "morning-after pill" after a seven-year-long protracted legal battle involving two Illinois pharmacists who took issue with...
Health Officials Push Flu Shots, but Some Question Their Safety
Health officials are encouraging Americans to get vaccinated for the flu, as there are a significant number of flu shots available this year. Thus far, 85 million flu shots...
Delaware Law Bans Parents from Spanking their Kids
Delaware has become the very first state to pass a controversial law that effectively outlaws the corporal discipline of children by their parents. Senate bill 234 was signed...
Pa. High School Band Commemorates Russian Revolution; Citizens Outraged
Pennsylvania’s New Oxford High School marching band stirred controversy earlier this week after a halftime show that commemorated the Russian Revolution included olive military-style uniforms and giant hammers and...
Chick-fil-A Denies Agreeing to Stop Funding Pro-Family Groups
Last week, a Chicago alderman declared that Chick-fil-A had agreed to cease funding pro-family and Christian organizations, leading some to believe that Chick-fil-A had kowtowed to public pressure. According...
Gary Johnson Sues for Participation in Pres. Debates
Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson has filed suit in an effort to be permitted to engage in the presidential debates set to take place between President Obama and GOP...
Movie Review: “Trouble with the Curve”
Though Clint Eastwood’s performance at this year’s Republican National Committee was deemed questionable, his performance in his latest film, Trouble with the Curve, is not. Playing a baseball scout...
France Responds to Study of GMOs That Shows Links to Tumors and Organ Damage
A study on the effect of long-term consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) by rats has France calling for a major investigation into GMOs. Findings from the study show...