Year: 2013

Aaron Hernandez Charged with Murder

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with first degree murder and five other gun-related charges on Wednesday. Hernandez had been questioned in the killing of Odin Lloyd, an associate of Hernandez who was found dead near Hernandez’s house. Hernandez was transported by police to his arraignment at Attleboro District Court and arrived at the courthouse just before 2… Continue reading Aaron Hernandez Charged with Murder

Someone Fire-Bombed Wendy Davis’ Office

NOTE: This story was originally published in 2012 At least two fire bombs were thrown at the Fort Worth office of state Sen. Wendy Davis (D) on Tuesday night, according to the Star Telegram. Davis was not in her office at the time, but some staff members were present. They used a fire extinguisher to… Continue reading Someone Fire-Bombed Wendy Davis’ Office

Another Day Passes, And Nelson Mandela Still In Critical Condition

After hours of vigils and secret family meetings, South Africans awoke to another day of unease Wednesday as ailing anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela remained hospitalized in critical condition. “Former President Nelson Mandela’s condition remains unchanged in hospital and doctors continue to do their best to ensure his recovery, well-being and comfort,” the government said in… Continue reading Another Day Passes, And Nelson Mandela Still In Critical Condition

Summer Time means Vacation Time

Summertime is Here! School is out and that means it’s time for the Family Vacation. My family and I just returned from the Best Vacation I’ve ever been on, a 5-day cruise to the Bahamas. This being my first cruise, I’m going to discuss the “Hotel on Water” experiences only. Now let me begin by… Continue reading Summer Time means Vacation Time

Why Grow Your Own Chest Hair When You Can Wear A Coat Made Out of Someone Else’s?

Branden Lee is a blogger, screenwriter, producer, and actor, currently residing in Boston, MA. Follow Branden on Twitter and Tumblr.  According to Jezebel, a company called Wing Co. is selling a coat made out of the collected chest hair of a bunch of men, to combat the growing trend of men feeling required to be hairless. The hair… Continue reading Why Grow Your Own Chest Hair When You Can Wear A Coat Made Out of Someone Else’s?

“A-Rod Should Shut The F*** Up”

Well, it took less than a week for Alex Rodriguez to cause chaos in Yankee Universe via twitter. The embattled star took to twitter two hours ago and announced that he was cleared to play in rehab games. Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York reached out to the Yankee GM Brian Cashman, and asked him… Continue reading “A-Rod Should Shut The F*** Up”

Democrat Wendy Davis Marathon Filibuster for Women’s Rights in Texas

Wearing pink tennis shoes to prepare for nearly 13 consecutive hours of standing, a Democratic Texas state senator on Tuesday began a one-woman filibuster to block a GOP-led effort that would impose stringent new abortion restrictions across the nation’s second-most populous state. Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth began the filibuster at 11:18 a.m. CDT… Continue reading Democrat Wendy Davis Marathon Filibuster for Women’s Rights in Texas

Now Who Are The Activists?

Remember when conservatives across the nation accused liberal justices of being activists? Of making law without interpreting it? Of imposing their political ideology on court cases instead of taking a uniquely 18th century view of the constitution? Good times, no? Welcome to the conservative majority. Today’s ruling in the Voting Rights Act case shows that… Continue reading Now Who Are The Activists?

For What It’s Worth, Harry Reid Is Promising “To Act” on The Voting Act

If Harry Reid is our only hope, we probably have no more hope left. Remember, Harry Reid was the same guy who promised to do something about the Republican abused Filibuster, just to sit on his hands when the time came for him to act. Now, after the Supreme Court voted down Section 5 of… Continue reading For What It’s Worth, Harry Reid Is Promising “To Act” on The Voting Act

Analysis of the Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights

  Spencer Overton is a professor The George Washington University Law School and a senior fellow at Demos, a liberal research organization, and he teaches and writes on voting rights. He is the author of the book Stealing Democracy: The New Politics of Voter Suppression. Below are four questions put to Mr. Overton regarding the The… Continue reading Analysis of the Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights

This Picture Is Not Kim And Kanye’s Baby

It is being described as a bogus baby picture. Kim and Kanye West just gave birth to their daughter, a baby their named… North. And ever since North was born, people have been fixated, trying to get a picture of what the little bundle of joy looks like. Then this picture began surfacing the internet.… Continue reading This Picture Is Not Kim And Kanye’s Baby