Ohio social workers have sparked a debate over parental responsibility and government interference by removing a 200-pound eight-year-old boy from his home and family, citing “medical neglect.”
The Real Evil: GOP Voter Suppression – A State Guide
There are at least 19 laws that have already been passed throughout the United States making it more difficult to vote. There are 42 bills pending a decision and another 68 that were introduced by different states , but, failed to pass. The fact remains, Republicans are doing everything they can to try to win the Presidency back from Obama in 2012.
Extremist Linda Harvey to Parents: Don’t Use Gay Doctors (VIDEO)
She’s made calls in the past that gays should be banned from teaching and other professions that directly deal with children. Harvey is now telling parents that they should not allow gay doctors to treat their children…
Janet Porter’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’: God Can Bless Us Now (VIDEO)
09/28/2011 4:23 pm By
Enter whack-job of the day, Janet Porter, who is hard at work making sure Ohio’s Heartbeat Bill passes the state legislature and becomes the most restrictive law against women’s rights on the books. The law would prohibit a woman from having an abortion once the heartbeat of a fetus can be detected, which can be as soon as 18 days after conception.
LIVE: Obama Takes Jobs Bill Rally to Boehner’s Backyard (VIDEO)
09/13/2011 11:39 am By
Here is LIVE video of President Barack Obama’s speech on the American Jobs Act at the Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in Columbus, Ohio. Fort Hayes is an outstanding school that is currently undergoing major renovations — something that highlights the president’s plan to invest in infrastructure improvements like schools.
UPDATED: Strong Earthquake Strikes D.C. Metro Area (VIDEO)
08/23/2011 11:16 am By
A strong 5.9 magnitude Earthquake has struck Virginia, causing buildings to sway and rumble in the Nation’s Capitol. The shaking was so severe that the Pentagon believed the initial shock was due to an explosion or terrorist attack. Federal buildings, including the White House are being evacuated. The quake has been felt as far away as New York, North Carolina and Ohio.
Stephen Colbert Takes On Voter Suppression (VIDEO)
07/21/2011 2:18 pm By
In states around the country, voter ID laws are being introduced and passed, in many ways thanks to “model bills” largely being pushed by the secretive legislative group known as ALEC, or the American Legislative Exchange Council. These laws include restrictive regulations meant to disenfranchise the poor, the elderly and students. It should come as [...]
Eight Horses Die in Anti-Gay Arson Attack
04/26/2011 11:37 am By
Ohio resident Brent Whitehouse awoke Sunday to discover his barn on fire and called 911, but the call for help came to0 late for his seven adult horses and one foal who were burned alive in what authorities are classifying as an act of arson, but have yet to classify it also as a hate [...]
Ohio Republicans Move to Restrict Voting
03/29/2011 1:43 pm By
Can I just say, this Republican agenda roll-out that we’re seeing across the country is pretty damn impressive, and as each new thing comes flying down the pike I wonder if that new thing will be the issue that rouses the seemingly silent majority from their apathetic stupor. In Ohio, the state house approved House [...]
Republicans and Buyer’s Remorse: Remember the Pain, People!
03/16/2011 12:49 pm By
Well, it’s been a helluva ride since the November elections, and people all over the country have the biggest case of buyer’s remorse that we’ve seen in a long, long time. In Wisconsin, Scott Walker’s numbers tanked when he started attacking union workers, and now in Ohio, John Kasich is facing a similar situation. When [...]
Wake Up Republicans: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Bargaining, Pensions (VIDEO)
03/09/2011 9:06 am By
(Bloomberg) — Americans reject Republican efforts to curb bargaining rights of unions whose power they say is dwarfed by corporations, a Bloomberg National Poll finds. As battles rage between state workers and Republican governors in Wisconsin and Ohio, 63 percent don’t think states should be able to break their promises to retirees, and respondents split [...]
Insanity: Fetus “Testifies” Before Ohio State Lawmakers (VIDEO)
03/03/2011 12:04 pm By
This war on women is getting ugly. I don’t even know if I have the words to describe this… In Ohio, where anti-choice groups are trying to pass what is called the “Heartbeat Bill,” they pulled out all the stops, and showed a live ultrasound of a woman who is 9 weeks pregnant, in an [...]
War on Women Weekly Round-Up: Iowa, Virginia and More
02/25/2011 8:54 am By
I think it’s kind of disgusting, not to mention infuriating, that I have to do this round-up, but oh well. There are a few things to report this morning. IOWA: Taking a cue from South Dakota and Nebraska, Iowa has introduced a pair of bills that would grant fetal personhood and allow deadly force in [...]
America’s 20 Best Cities for Love
02/11/2011 10:30 am By
If you’re desperately looking for love this Valentine’s Day, you might want to stay off CraigsList or the porn sites, and take a little weekend vacation to one of these cities that are known for love. From San Antonio to New Orleans – there’s a little something for everyone. The list was originally compiled by [...]
New Republican Governors Put Brakes on High-Speed Rail (video)
11/08/2010 10:04 am By
Japan and China succeed in business development and connecting jobs with workers, as well as consumers with products due to high-speed rail capabilities. No such luck for America thanks to party politics by the GOP in the wake of the recent election. Two newly elected Republican governors are shutting down high-speed rail projects in their [...]
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