Pope Francis washed the feet of a dozen inmates at a juvenile detention center in a Holy Thursday ritual that he celebrated for years as archbishop and is continuing now that he is pope. Two of the 12 were young women, a remarkable choice given that the rite re-enacts Jesus’ washing of the feet of… Continue reading Pope Francis Washed And Kissed The Feet Of Inmates – Pic
Author: Ezra Grant
I'm just tired of the lies and nonsense coming from the GOP, so this is my little contribution to combat the nonsense!
Child Support Warrent Issued For $338 Million Powerball Winner
The New Jersey man who won $338 million in the Powerball lottery last weekend is wanted on charges of unpaid child support, according to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office. An arrest warrant was issued for Pedro Quezada in 2009, the sheriff’s office said. He has five children ages 5-23 and owes a total of $29,000 in back… Continue reading Child Support Warrent Issued For $338 Million Powerball Winner
Alaska Republican Refers To Immigrants As “Wetbacks”
Rep. Don Young of Alaska said Thursday that he “meant no disrespect” when he used the term “wetbacks” to refer to the migrant laborers who used to work on his father’s California ranch. The Republican congressman dropped the racial slur during an interview with the Alaska radio station KRBD when talking about the changing market for U.S. labor… Continue reading Alaska Republican Refers To Immigrants As “Wetbacks”
President Obama – “Shame On Us If We’ve Forgotten” [Newtown]
Amid signs that he may have to accept a scaled-down version of gun legislation, Obama sounded a note of frustration in calling upon Americans to demand action from the U.S. Congress in the weeks ahead. He said the legislation’s opponents, the powerful U.S. gun lobby led by the National Rifle Association, are “doing everything they… Continue reading President Obama – “Shame On Us If We’ve Forgotten” [Newtown]
Sarah Palin’s Political Ambition Shooting For 2014
The two-minute ad, titled “Loaded for Bear,” focuses heavily on Palin’s CPAC appearance, lauding her as the fearless anti-establishment superstar. The video also features freshman Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praising Palin for her work in 2012 and giving her credit for his win, as well as that of others. It also features text reminding viewers… Continue reading Sarah Palin’s Political Ambition Shooting For 2014
Ashley Judd Has Made Her Decision – Says No To Senate Run
If you were hoping and praying that Ashley Judd would run for Senate, well I’m sorry to disappoint you. After much fanfare about a possible Senate run to dethrone Republican Mitch McConnell, Judd took to Twitter and informed the world that she would not run. Instead, the popular Democratic actress said that she would use this time… Continue reading Ashley Judd Has Made Her Decision – Says No To Senate Run
Analysis: Supreme Court Will Not Budge On Same Sex Marriage
If the country is rushing headlong toward full-throated endorsement of same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court apparently didn’t get the memo. Over two days of oral arguments on what has been described as the civil rights issue of the 21st century, the justices spent more time addressing mundane matters of states’ rights and judicial standing than… Continue reading Analysis: Supreme Court Will Not Budge On Same Sex Marriage
Florida Professor Asked Students To Stomp On Jesus
This post will be filed under WTF because I am at a total loss as to the point this professor wanted to make. A university is under fire after a class assignment instructed its students to write the word ‘Jesus’ on a piece of paper, throw it on the floor, and then stomp on it.… Continue reading Florida Professor Asked Students To Stomp On Jesus
George Zimmerman’s Brother Compares Trayvon Martin To A Baby Killer
The older brother of George Zimmerman, the man accused of killing Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, posted an image on Twitter comparing the deceased teen to an alleged Ga. baby-killer. On March 24, Robert Zimmerman, Jr., tweeted an image of Martin alongside one of De’Marquise Kareem Elkins, the 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting one-year-old Antonio Santiago… Continue reading George Zimmerman’s Brother Compares Trayvon Martin To A Baby Killer
Singer Dionne Warwick Files For Bankruptcy
Dionne Warwick, the singer and actress who was a regular at the top of the Billboard chart for four decades, owes more than $10 million in back taxes and has only $10 left at the end of each month after paying expenses, according to a petition filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey last… Continue reading Singer Dionne Warwick Files For Bankruptcy
Abortions Are Now Illegal in North Dakota
It’s now legal. Abortions are illegal in North Dakota. Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed legislation Tuesday that that would make North Dakota the nation’s most restrictive state on abortion rights, banning the procedure if a fetal heartbeat can be detected — something that can happen as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. The Republican governor… Continue reading Abortions Are Now Illegal in North Dakota
Republicans Promising To Block Any New Gun Laws
Twenty young kids were gunned down in Newtown Connecticut last December. That’s in addition to the thousands who are killed each year from gun violence. But is all that enough to appeal to the cold hearted nature of the Republicans? Not even close. Congressional Republicans are promising to block any attempt by Democrats to implement… Continue reading Republicans Promising To Block Any New Gun Laws