WASHINGTON (AP) — Nicholas Simmons disappeared from his parents’ house in a small upstate New York town on New Year’s Day, leaving behind his wallet, cellphone and everything else. Four days later, an Associated Press photographer, looking for a way to illustrate unusually cold weather, snapped his picture as he warmed himself on a steam… Continue reading Man reunited with family after AP photo published
The Gladiator Workout Manuscript
Report: 27,000 Will Die This Year Because Republican States are Blocking Obamacare
The 25 GOP-led states that are refusing to expand Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act are not just turning down an estimated $42.6 billion in 2014 alone, they’re also missing a chance to save 27,000 lives — according to a new study from the pro-expansion group Health Care for America Now (HCAN). HCAN’s… Continue reading Report: 27,000 Will Die This Year Because Republican States are Blocking Obamacare
The Final Push
Far be it from me to argue with one of the greatest historical minds of the 20th century, but we essentially have an executive that serves a six year term, even if we get two extra bonus lame duck years for our efforts. So it has been with most other presidents, and so it probably… Continue reading The Final Push
Wendy Davis to GOP: “Get Out of the Vagina Business…” – PIC
If I lived in Texas, that statement alone would be all I need to vote for Davis in the upcoming elections. Presently in the Texas Senate, Davis gained national recognition when on June 25, 2013, she began an 11 hour filibuster to block Senate Bill 5, a bill written by Republicans to create new abortion… Continue reading Wendy Davis to GOP: “Get Out of the Vagina Business…” – PIC
McCain and Lindsay Blame Obama for Shiite-Sunni Fighting in Iraq
John McCain and Lindsay Graham need to get a room already. They’re once again criticizing the Obama administration for violence erupting in Iraq between the Iraqi government and its opposition. In a joint statement denouncing the violence that erupted last week, when Iraq’s Shiite-led government sent military forces into Sunni-dominated Anbar province to end anti-government… Continue reading McCain and Lindsay Blame Obama for Shiite-Sunni Fighting in Iraq
GOP Family Values – Divorced First Wife, Married Secretary 8 Days Later
One evening around Christmas in 1986, Terry Young heard a noise outside his home in Redington Beach. He opened the door to find his father, Rep. C.W. Bill Young. The congressman had come bearing gifts for Terry, his wife and their four young children. Terry Young said he relished the opportunity to share such a… Continue reading GOP Family Values – Divorced First Wife, Married Secretary 8 Days Later
Anti-Gay Republican Congressman Dragged Out of The Closet on Facebook
Republican congressman from Illinois Aaron Schock is the darling of the Republican party. He is anti-gay and they love it! He is against everything gay and his voting record in congress reflects that. Schock has voted against the repeal of DOMA – the Defense of Marriage Act, he has voted against the repeal of Don’t… Continue reading Anti-Gay Republican Congressman Dragged Out of The Closet on Facebook
Bedtime Yoga
Practicing yoga before bed will benefit your sleep in many ways. The mind and body are working every minute of the day. As bedtime approaches, it is beneficial to release the stress and tension from the body, relax the mind and enjoy quiet yoga, because of the stimulatory effect yoga has on the nervous system,… Continue reading Bedtime Yoga
Family of Jordan Davis Settles Civil Case Against Jordan’s Killer – Video
The family of a teenager killed in 2012 after an argument with an older man over loud music at a Florida gas station has settled their civil suit against the shooter for an undisclosed sum. The Florida Times Union reported Friday that defendant Michael Dunn, a 47-year-old software engineer accepted a civil settlement offer made by… Continue reading Family of Jordan Davis Settles Civil Case Against Jordan’s Killer – Video
Rachel Maddow Rejects Koch’s Demand for Her to Read Their Script – Video
People like the Koch brothers are accustomed to having their own way. The right winged media bows to their every command, so they obviously have some pull in those media outlets. But the brothers apparently got carried away when they sent Rachel Maddow some talking points an expected the MSNBC host to read their demands… Continue reading Rachel Maddow Rejects Koch’s Demand for Her to Read Their Script – Video
President’s Weekly Address – We Must Extend Unemployment Insurance – Video
President Obama used his first weekly address of 2014 to urge Republicans to joint Democrats in doing what they should for the unemployed – extending unemployment insurance. For decades, Republicans and Democrats put partisanship and ideology aside to offer some security for job-seekers, even when the unemployment rate was lower than it is today. Instead… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – We Must Extend Unemployment Insurance – Video