It seemed like a good idea at the time: The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, which allowed Californians to use marijuana with a doctor’s permission to alleviate pain. The act was put on the ballot and California voters passed it 56% to 44%. The biggest bankroller of the referendum was… CONTINUE
A Free Press? In Your Dreams
Here are two entertainment predictions for 2007 that you can immediately take to the bank. First, Al Gore’s global warming documentary An Inconvenient Truth will win an Oscar, and second, the Dixie Chicks will win a Grammy for their latest album. Everybody in the entertainment industry knows the truth of… CONTINUE
Ode to ’06
It was a lively year in every wayWith American voters having their say,The ballots were cast – the count was quite fastThe Democrats ruling the day Mr. Bush was confident he’d winBut the polls said his ear was pure tin,He didn’t back down – and watched his guys drownTakin’ it… CONTINUE
A Journalistic Cover-Up
In the summer of 2003, Operation Predator was launched by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency. The investigation has targeted individuals who make and consume child pornography worldwide. Because much of this stuff is manufactured overseas and shipped to America, ICE agents took the lead in tracking down the… CONTINUE
‘Tis The Season
Well, the Supreme Court punted. The justices were supposed to decide weeks ago whether or not to hear a blatant example of anti-Christian bias in New York City. But still no decision. The case concerns a policy by the New York City public schools to allow displays of the Star… CONTINUE