Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance sued Mayor Annise Parker late Tuesday after city officials rejected a petition the group had submitted hoping to force a repeal referendum in November.
Plaintiff and conservative activist Jared Woodfill said his group is … Continue Reading ››
Tough to even put this one into words, but here's the story from Talking Points Memo...
Things got dicey Monday night when two immigration activists confronted Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Rep. Steve King (R-IA) at a fundraiser in Okobiji, Iowa.
It appears that the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance has survived an attempt to be forced onto the ballot. According to City Secretary Anna Russell, opposing forces to the new law did not successfully attain the over 17,000 signatures needed to require a referendum. According to Janice Evans in the Mayor's office (via Twitter), the city … Continue Reading ››
In today's music industry, it's rare to find a talent like British singer-songwriter Jessie J. Her gifts lie in solid melodic composition, a wealth of pop music knowledge and versatility. She's a well-known presence throughout the music industry, having written Miley Cyrus chart-topper Party in the USA, and other hits for artists like Chris Brown. … Continue Reading ››
By now it shouldn't be a surprise to most Americans that the United States Congress has entered an unprecedented era of dysfunction and inaction. Time and again, analysts have termed the 113th as the least productive Congress in history, and with a full month of August recess and precious few months in … Continue Reading ››
