Tag Archives: Texas
Arizona Voter ID Law Upheld
A U.S. appeals court ruled that Arizona may require voters to show identification at the polls. The court also ruled that the state cannot demand that people show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. At … Continue reading
Filed under Law
JetBlue Pilot Charged with Interfering with a Flight Crew
The JetBlue captain whose midair meltdown led to an emergency landing has been charged with interfering with a flight crew. Clayton Osbon on Tuesday left the cockpit of Flight 191 from New York to Las Vegas after behaving oddly. The … Continue reading
Filed under Crime and Punishment, Stupid Is As Stupid Does
Pop Five: Comments Left by Women on Rick Perry’s Facebook Wall
During the birth control debate, many non-uterus-having, non-medical-doctorate-having politicians have shown that they have intimate knowledge of the female body. In response, dozens of women have gone to menstruation expert and Texas Governor Rick Perry (via Facebook) asking for medical advice. The … Continue reading
Filed under Activism, Health, National, War on Women
SCOTUS Rejects Texas Map Favoring Democrats
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected elections maps drawn by a federal court in Texas that had favored Democratic candidates there. The unanimous decision said that redistricting is a job for elected state officials, and that the lower court had … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, The Supremes
BREAKING: Perry Dropping Out
Rick Perry is telling supporters that he will drop his bid Thursday for the Republican Presidential nomination. The Texas governor will make the announcement before the CNN debate in South Carolina. Related articles We Won’t Have Rick Perry to Kick … Continue reading
Roger Ebert on the Death Penalty
At his blog, Roger Ebert has given a fascinating account of his view on the death penalty (and why he decided to write about the topic). I strongly urge you to click over here to check it out, but I … Continue reading
Filed under Entertainment, News, Sick Sad World
Poll: Romney Favored in NH Primary
In a CNN/ORC International flash poll taken in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney was favored for next week’s New Hampshire primary. Mr. Romney, who garnered 47% support, was well ahead of Texas Representative Ron Paul, with 17%; former Utah Gov. Jon … Continue reading
Filed under Politics
Perry Camp Prepares to Explain Candidate’s Downfall
With a revamped message and a significant TV presence here, Rick Perryis hoping to revive his disappointing presidential campaign with a surprise finish Tuesday. As they hold out hope that Gov. Perry can find a way back into contention, his … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Stupid Is As Stupid Does
Gingrich Will Not Appear on Virginia Primary Ballot
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich failed to submit the required 10,000 signatures needed to qualify for the Republican primary ballot in Virginia. The announcement came one day after the Virginia GOP determined that Texas Governor Rick Perry didn’t meet the … Continue reading
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Number of Executions, Like Support for Capital Punishment, Dropped Dramatically in 2011
The number of executions and death sentences nationwide continues a steady decline, matching dwindling public support for capital punishment in general, according to the Death Penalty Information Center’s annual report. Only seventy-eight people were sentenced to death this year, the … Continue reading
Filed under Crime and Punishment, National, World
