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Nov 11 2014
News
Are You a J. Crew Democrat or a Pizza Hut Republican?
If you live near a Ben & Jerry’s or a few Dunkin’ Donuts outposts, odds are good that your Congressional district elected a Democrat on Tuesday. More familiar with the inside of a Pizza Hut or a Long John Silver’s? Chances are you’ll be represented next year by a Republican.
The following chart places 49 common brands on a political spectrum based on the percentage of their brick-
Time Magazine
Oct 07 2015
Background
Is Human Activity Primarily Responsible for Global Climate Change?
Temperatures on earth have increased approximately 1.4°F since the early 20th century. Over this time period, atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) have notably increased. Both sides in the debate surrounding global climate change agree on these points.
The pro side argues rising levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are a direct result
ProCon.org
Mar 13 2015
News
ATF and Some Democrats Already Looking at Ways to Revive Ban on AR-15 Ammunition
Earlier this week the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms announced it would temporarily delay a ban on AR-15 M855 "green tip" ammunition.
"Although ATF endeavored to create a proposal that reflected a good faith interpretation of the law and balanced the interests of law enforcement, industry, and sportsmen, the vast majority of the comments received to date are critical of the
Townhall
Feb 25 2013
News
Will Ashley Judd Challenge Mitch McConnell for Senate? Kentucky Democrats Think So
The beautiful movie star tries to take on Washington by defeating a powerful Republican leader. It's not a plot line, it's reality: The actress Ashley Judd is making moves to take on GOP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
She hasn't announced yet, but her biggest supporter in Kentucky, Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth, told ABC News, "I would be surprised if she doesn't run at this
ABC News (Online)
Jun 30 2015
News
Iran Nuclear Talks Extended Until July 7
Iran has complied with a key condition of ongoing nuclear talks by significantly reducing its stockpile of enriched uranium that could be used for atomic weapons, diplomats said Tuesday. Its failure to do so would have severely undermined the U.S. and other powers trying to clinch a long-term nuclear accord with Tehran over the next several days.
The news came as the State Department
The Blaze
Oct 25 2012
News
Former BBC chief explains dropped Savile investigation
The former director general of the BBC, in a letter to a British lawmaker, tried to explain what he knew about a journalistic investigation into claims of abuse by Jimmy Savile, a late children's TV presenter. A slew of sexual abuse allegations against Savile, a BBC star and household name in Britain, have emerged over the past month. A second scandal broke with the news that the BBC show "
CNN (Online News)
Jun 11 2012
News
House begins its 7th week-long break of the year
Folks griping about a lack of summer vacation time may want to run for a seat in the House of Representatives.
Lawmakers are out of town on a week-long recess (sorry, “district work period, as GOP leaders call them). Its their seventh full-week absence from Washington so far this calendar year.
In fairness, the Senate has spent taken five full week breaks away from Washington in
Washington Post
Oct 22 2012
News
After a Rotten Month, Obama Needs to Dominate Debate
When the topic for the final presidential debate was announced at the end of July, the thwacking of Republicans palms on their foreheads was audible. Closing on foreign policy? Who agreed to that? At the time, Obama maintained a small but steady lead in head-to-head polls but enjoyed an outsized margin on foreign affairs over his Republican challenger.
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Fox News (Online News)
Jun 13 2013
News
Google Offers Some Detail About How It Transfers Data to the Government
Google has offered a few more details about how it shares user data with the government, including in response to national security requests.
As The New York Times reported on Tuesday, when Google is legally required to hand over data about its users, it usually delivers it using a file-transferring technology called secure FTP, David Drummond, Google’s chief legal officer, said in an
New York Times (News)
Mar 19 2024
Headline Roundup
Florida Braces for Potential Wave of Haitian Immigrants Amid Unrest
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is bolstering the state's security measures in anticipation of a potential wave of Haitian migrants fleeing their country's escalating gang violence and political instability.
Details: Over 200 additional state law enforcement officers and about 50 National Guard members are set to respond, alongside over a dozen aircraft and ships. The state has also
CNN (Online News)
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