on February 25, 2015 in World News
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on February 25, 2015 in World News
British forces head for Ukraine as David Cameron issues warning to Vladimir Putin
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on February 25, 2015 in World News
Judges pressed to actually stick to state law
Judges pressed to actually stick to state law At issue: Discretion to ignore constitution regarding marriage Alabama probate judges do not have the discretion to ignore their state constitution and begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, contends the latest brief in a legal battle over the status of marriage. “Alabama probate judges have no discretion to violate the law of Alabama, the constitution of Alabama, and the clearly expressed will of the people of Alabama,” said a reply brief submitted to the state Supreme Court. In fact, they have no more discretion to do that than they do to… View Article
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on February 25, 2015 in World News
Obama power grab triggers 1st Amendment nightmare
Obama power grab triggers 1st Amendment nightmare Judge Napolitano: ‘People don’t know the danger that is coming’ Fox News Channel senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano says the Obama administration’s efforts to regulate the Internet constitute a major infringement upon freedom of speech, but he believes the new plan will get struck down in court for lack of transparency. The five members of the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, are scheduled to vote Thursday on a plan to advance Obama’s net neutrality agenda, which also allegedly calls for the Internet to be treated like a utility. Despite the major changes… View Article
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on February 25, 2015 in World News
America clear: Marriage ‘1 man and 1 woman’
America clear: Marriage ‘1 man and 1 woman’ Poll also finds 81% say people should be allowed to live by their beliefs The case of Washington state florist Barronelle Stutzman made headlines recently when a judge’s assessment of fines and fees threatened to financially ruin her because she wouldn’t endorse same-sex “marriage” with her talents. Similar accusations have been made against a Colorado baker, a New Mexico florist and others. But aren’t they, after all, out of step with the growing acceptance of a new definition of marriage? Not according to a new poll by WPA Opinion Research for Family… View Article
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on February 25, 2015 in World News
US Supreme Court hands Cuba a victory over its cigars
US Supreme Court hands Cuba a victory over its cigars The US Supreme Court declined to intervene in a long-running battle between a US and Cuban company over the Cohiba cigar trademark. By refusing to hear an appeal, the country’s highest court leaves intact a ruling in favor of the Cuban firm. Due to a US trade embargo with Cuba, Cubatabaco cannot sell its Cohiba cigars in the United States while they are sold worldwide and in Cuba. US company General Cigar sells its Dominican Republic-produced Cohiba cigars in the US. The legal dispute is over whether the Cuban company… View Article
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on February 25, 2015 in World News
Black History Biden: Veep calls for ’emancipation’ of people’s wealth
Black History Biden: Veep calls for ’emancipation’ of people’s wealth Vice President Joe Biden used a Black History Month event at his official residence Monday night to decry the rich, both white and black, for stunting economic growth and suggested that “emancipation” is in order. “A lot of wealthy white and black people aren’t bad but they control 1 percent of the economy and this cannot stand,” Biden told about 100 guests, including past civil rights activists and NBC weatherman Al Roker. “It’s not fair because the business experts are saying that concentration of wealth is stunting growth. So let’s… View Article
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on February 24, 2015 in World News
Defying GOP, Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill
Defying GOP, Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill Defying the Republican-run Congress, President Barack Obama rejected a bill Tuesday to approve construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, wielding his veto power for only the third time in his presidency. Obama offered no indication of whether he’ll eventually issue a permit for the pipeline, whose construction has become a flashpoint in the U.S. debate about environmental policy and climate change. Instead, Obama sought to reassert his authority to make the decision himself, rebuffing GOP lawmakers who will control both the House and Senate for the remainder of the president’s term…. View Article
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on February 24, 2015 in World News
Ex-FCC Chief “Shocked” by Feds’ Attempt to Regulate Internet
Ex-FCC Chief “Shocked” by Feds’ Attempt to Regulate Internet “The order goes far beyond protecting net neutrality” Former FCC Chairman Michael Powell told CNBC today that he was shocked by the federal agency’s rush to regulate the Internet as a vote looms on a 332 page plan that remains secret. “The order goes far beyond protecting net neutrality which was the original purpose and in fact introduces a new regulatory regime for the Internet,” said Powell, adding “I think it’s fair to say we are shocked.” Powell downplayed concerns made by net neutrality advocates about ISPs blocking or throttling content,… View Article
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on February 24, 2015 in World News
Washington Has Resurrected The Threat Of Nuclear War
Washington Has Resurrected The Threat Of Nuclear War The degradation of the Western political and media elite Foreign Affairs is the publication of the elitist Council on Foreign Relations, a collection of former and current government officials, academics, and corporate and financial executives who regard themselves as the custodian and formulator of US foreign policy. The publication of the council carries the heavy weight of authority. One doesn’t expect to find humor in it, but I found myself roaring with laughter while reading an article in the February 5 online issue by Alexander J. Motyl, “Goodbye, Putin: Why the President’s… View Article
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