Conservative Politics
Bipartisan Opposition To Senate Climate Bill Growing
The climate change bill that was scheduled to be marked up in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is facing growing opposition not only from Republicans but also from some Senate Democrats.
Election Day Sends Mixed Message To GOP
Although many expected Tuesday’s elections to clearly express the voters’ disapproval of the direction the country is taking under the Democrats, the message sent by voters appears to be more nuanced.
Gun Rights Advocates File Lawsuit Against Seattle Over Ban
Following up on a promise made several weeks ago, The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and five local residents filed a lawsuit late last week challenging a new Seattle parks regulation that bans firearms.
Barack Obama’s Corrupt Cronies
Geopolitical editor Chip Wood recently interviewed New York Times bestselling author Michelle Malkin. Read his article to see what Michelle had to say about the fawning mainstream media, President Barack Obama and her newest book, Culture of Corruption…
Report Deems Death Penalty ‘a Waste Of Money’
A newly released report from the Death Penalty Information Center has concluded that states could save hundreds of millions of dollars by abolishing the death penalty and diverting the funds to more effective anti‑violence programs.
Former Administration Official Criticizes New Marijuana Policy
In October, the Obama administration eased the long-standing marijuana policy which made its use subject to prosecution even in states where it was legal for medicinal purposes. Although the move was praised by many, there have also been critical voices, some of them coming from former administration officials.
Big Providers Unhappy With FCC Internet Regulation Decision
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to begin developing open internet regulation, a move that is upsetting big internet providers such as AT&T, Verizon and Comcast.
Conservatives Protest Expanded Hate Crimes Bill
The Senate voted 68-29 last week to expand the existing federal anti-hate crimes measure to include acts committed due to the victim’s gender and sexual identity.
Senate Votes Against Additional Wall On U.S.-Mexico Border
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 after it had been stripped of the provision to build an additional 700 miles of reinforced fencing along the southern border.
Americans Increasingly Disagree With Obama’s Policies, Polls Show
A pair of new opinion polls has found President Obama’s policy ratings among American people are slipping, though he remains personally popular.
Marriage Refusal Questions Extent Of Government’s Right To Intervene In Personal Life
As the fallout from the refusal by a New Orleans official to marry a interracial couple continues, the issue of the extent to which the state has the right to intervene in individuals’ freedom to marry a person of their choice is again gaining center stage.
Let’s Nuke the Environmentalists
Environmental activists are causing problems in Canada’s oil fields. But Canada isn’t the only place that environmentalists are causing more problems than they’re solving. Read on to learn how the activities of environmentalists often border on the irrational…
Administration Eases Marijuana Policy
In a significant departure from the policy of the George W. Bush administration, Attorney General Eric Holder has instructed federal prosecutors to stop prosecuting those who use marijuana for medical purposes in the 13 states where it is legal.
FTC Unveils Another Personal Data Infringement
Demonstrating how vulnerable Americans’ personal data is to a breach, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a settlement with ChoicePoint, one of the largest data brokers in the U.S., stemming from charges that the company failed to implement a comprehensive information security program protecting consumers’ information.
If You Are Known by the Company You Keep, What do Obama’s Associates Say About Him?
There is a fable that tells us that a man is known by the company he keeps. And it’s true. So what does that say about President Barack Obama? If you want to learn a little about Obama’s inner circle, both now and as he was growing up, read this article…
