Senate Democrat: Free speech protected only in church
The Constitution’s 1st Amendment protections for free speech apply only to “institutions of faith” and not individual Americans, according to Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.). Baldwin, the nation’s first openly lesbian member of the U.S. Senate, offered that bit of liberal logic during a recent discussion with MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki about the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize gay marriage.
The Constitution’s 1st Amendment protections for free speech apply only to “institutions of faith” and not individual Americans, according to Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.). Baldwin, the nation’s first openly lesbian member of the U.S. Senate, offered that bit of liberal logic during a recent discussion with MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki about the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize gay marriage.
Temple Institute Raising a Genuine Red Heifer
A prerequisite of the Third Temple, in order for a Red Heifer to be considered kosher for use, it must be raised from birth in Israel under specific conditions and in a controlled environment. To raise awareness and funds for the first ever project of its kind, The Temple Institute has launched a crowd funding campaign entitled "Raise a Red Heifer in Israel" on Indiegogo.
A prerequisite of the Third Temple, in order for a Red Heifer to be considered kosher for use, it must be raised from birth in Israel under specific conditions and in a controlled environment. To raise awareness and funds for the first ever project of its kind, The Temple Institute has launched a crowd funding campaign entitled "Raise a Red Heifer in Israel" on Indiegogo.
Iran Threatens White House Will Be “Destroyed in Under 10 Minutes” Should Strike Occur
An Iranian newspaper affiliated with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened that the White House would be “destroyed in under 10 minutes” should an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities occur, media watchdog MEMRI reported. The editorial in the Iranian daily Kayhan, warned that the US was “on its deathbed” and argued that a nuclear deal with the P5+1 was against the Koran.
An Iranian newspaper affiliated with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened that the White House would be “destroyed in under 10 minutes” should an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities occur, media watchdog MEMRI reported. The editorial in the Iranian daily Kayhan, warned that the US was “on its deathbed” and argued that a nuclear deal with the P5+1 was against the Koran.
Does the US Need a Nationwide Exorcism?
Can — or should — an exorcism be done for the United States, as was done in Mexico this past May? ...Such “exorcisms … have helped bring awareness that there is such a thing as sin influenced by Satan,” said Msgr. John Esseff, a priest for 62 years in the Diocese of Scranton, Pa., and an exorcist for more than 35 years.
Can — or should — an exorcism be done for the United States, as was done in Mexico this past May? ...Such “exorcisms … have helped bring awareness that there is such a thing as sin influenced by Satan,” said Msgr. John Esseff, a priest for 62 years in the Diocese of Scranton, Pa., and an exorcist for more than 35 years.
Woman Outraged After Showdown With Census Worker
An East Dallas woman is outraged after she claims one U.S. Census worker showed up at her door for a housing survey and would not take “no” for an answer. Sonia Platz said the worker went as far as to camp out in her yard...a few days later, a different worker showed up at their home and would not leave according to Platz. “...That’s not following up. I felt like she a part of the mob,” said Platz.
An East Dallas woman is outraged after she claims one U.S. Census worker showed up at her door for a housing survey and would not take “no” for an answer. Sonia Platz said the worker went as far as to camp out in her yard...a few days later, a different worker showed up at their home and would not leave according to Platz. “...That’s not following up. I felt like she a part of the mob,” said Platz.
Texans organize 'Operation Counter Jade Helm' to keep an eye on the federal troops
When the troops land in Texas for Operation Jade Helm next week, someone will be waiting for them. Hundreds of people have organized a "Counter Jade Helm" surveillance operation across the Southwestern states and in an effort to keep an eye on the contentious military drill that's sparked many suspicious of Uncle Sam's intentions.
When the troops land in Texas for Operation Jade Helm next week, someone will be waiting for them. Hundreds of people have organized a "Counter Jade Helm" surveillance operation across the Southwestern states and in an effort to keep an eye on the contentious military drill that's sparked many suspicious of Uncle Sam's intentions.
World entering era of global food insecurity with malnutrition and obesity side by side
The world is entering an era of global food insecurity...leading to the “double burden” of both obesity and malnutrition...a leading food expert has warned. It will become increasingly common to see obese parents in some developing countries raising underweight and stunted children because high-calorie food is cheaper and more readily available than the nutritious food needed for healthy growth...
The world is entering an era of global food insecurity...leading to the “double burden” of both obesity and malnutrition...a leading food expert has warned. It will become increasingly common to see obese parents in some developing countries raising underweight and stunted children because high-calorie food is cheaper and more readily available than the nutritious food needed for healthy growth...
Mexico's Colima volcano triggers evacuations
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from villages around a volcano in western Mexico amid fears of a major eruption. Ash from the Colima volcano is falling on local communities, and authorities have sealed off a 12km (7.5 mile) area. The local airport has also been closed. Mexico's interior ministry said the volcano was showing signs similar to a major eruption in 1913.
China typhoon: Chan-hom hits coast of Zhejiang provinceHundreds of people have been evacuated from villages around a volcano in western Mexico amid fears of a major eruption. Ash from the Colima volcano is falling on local communities, and authorities have sealed off a 12km (7.5 mile) area. The local airport has also been closed. Mexico's interior ministry said the volcano was showing signs similar to a major eruption in 1913.
Powerful typhoon Chan-hom has made landfall along the coast of China's eastern Zhejiang province. Almost one million people have been evacuated from coastal areas in anticipation of a typhoon carrying wind speeds of 173km/h (107mph). Some 100mm of rain has fallen since Friday. Chan-hom is now heading north past the city of Shanghai.
Vatican child sex abuse trial closes after six minutes
The Vatican's first child sex abuse trial opened yesterday and closed after six minutes when the defendant failed to turn up. Jozef Wesolowski, 66, the Holy See's former ambassador to the Dominican Republic, was supposed to appear before a tribunal within the walls of the Vatican to face charges of paying underage boys for sexual acts in the Caribbean country.
17 Dead in Boko Haram Attacks in Chad, Nigeria
A Boko Haram suicide bombing in a crowded market in Chad's capital killed 15 people on Saturday, just days after the militant group claimed a previous bombing in the city that left 38 people dead.
A Boko Haram suicide bombing in a crowded market in Chad's capital killed 15 people on Saturday, just days after the militant group claimed a previous bombing in the city that left 38 people dead.
Car bombing at Italian Consulate in Egypt's capital kills 1
A car bomb ripped into the Italian Consulate in Cairo early Saturday, destroying a section of the historic building in a powerful blast that killed one Egyptian and marked the most significant attack yet on foreign interests as militants target the country's security forces.
A car bomb ripped into the Italian Consulate in Cairo early Saturday, destroying a section of the historic building in a powerful blast that killed one Egyptian and marked the most significant attack yet on foreign interests as militants target the country's security forces.
Afghanistan says US strikes destroy its Islamic State branch
Afghanistan said Saturday that recent U.S. airstrikes it assisted destroyed the top leadership of a fledging Islamic State affiliate there, potentially striking a major blow to an insurgent group already targeted by local Taliban fighters.
Afghanistan said Saturday that recent U.S. airstrikes it assisted destroyed the top leadership of a fledging Islamic State affiliate there, potentially striking a major blow to an insurgent group already targeted by local Taliban fighters.
Libyan parties reach peace deal without Tripoli government
Libyan political leaders reached a new version of a U.N.-brokered peace deal Saturday, putting pressure on the Tripoli leadership to sign on and build a unity government in hopes of ending the country's chaos.
Libyan political leaders reached a new version of a U.N.-brokered peace deal Saturday, putting pressure on the Tripoli leadership to sign on and build a unity government in hopes of ending the country's chaos.
Iran's leader calls for continued anti-US struggle
As negotiators at Iran nuclear talks labored to make headway, the country's supreme leader called Saturday for the struggle against the U.S. to continue, in comments suggesting that Tehran's distrust of Washington will persist no matter what the outcome of the talks.
As negotiators at Iran nuclear talks labored to make headway, the country's supreme leader called Saturday for the struggle against the U.S. to continue, in comments suggesting that Tehran's distrust of Washington will persist no matter what the outcome of the talks.
'Difficult' Greece bailout talks halted as deadline looms
Divided eurozone ministers halted "very difficult" talks on a Greek bailout deal overnight Saturday, with just a day left before a final deadline for an agreement to stop Athens crashing out of the euro. Sceptical nations such as Germany demanded more commitments to a reform plan, while Finland reportedly decided not to accept any new rescue plan for debt-laden Greece.
Divided eurozone ministers halted "very difficult" talks on a Greek bailout deal overnight Saturday, with just a day left before a final deadline for an agreement to stop Athens crashing out of the euro. Sceptical nations such as Germany demanded more commitments to a reform plan, while Finland reportedly decided not to accept any new rescue plan for debt-laden Greece.