First Amendment Under Siege!
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The opening ceremony of a Sept. 28, 2007, air show in Columbus, Ohio, included a parachutist displaying a gigantic U.S. flag. "It doesn't get any better than what we've just seen." Now, my fellow Countrymen, go forth and fight for her honor!

Voter ID Law Upheld by the Supremes!
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The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can require voters to produce photo identification without violating their constitutional rights, validating Republican-inspired voter ID laws.

No Recession – Economy Better than Expected
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Economy limps ahead at a 0.6 percent pace in first quarter, better pace than expected. The bruised economy limped through the first quarter, growing at just a 0.6 percent pace as housing and credit problems forced people and businesses alike to hunker down. The country's economic growth during January through March was the same as in the final three months of last year, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. The statistic did not meet what economists consider a definition of a recession, which is a contraction of the economy.

Hiring leaps in public sector
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Federal, state and local governments are hiring new workers at the fastest pace in six years, helping offset job losses in the private sector. But the job expansion could later cause financial problems for governments that are spending too much. "More hiring has nothing to do with good government or economic policy," says economist Kenneth Brown, research director of the Rio Grande Foundation.

Obama’s Lunatic Pastor
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Reverend Wright gives press conference at National Press Club and calls out Barack Hussein Obama for his behavior.

Out of Control: Clinton requests $2.3B in earmarks
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Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) has requested nearly $2.3 billion in federal earmarks for 2009, almost three times the largest amount received by a single senator this year. The Democratic presidential candidate’s staggering request comes at a time when Congress remains engaged in a heated debate over spending federal dollars on parochial projects. It also has gained traction on the campaign trail. Presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), a longtime foe of earmarks, has called for eliminating what he dubs “wasteful Washington spending.”

US secretary concedes ethanol may spur food price rises
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Setting aside farmland to produce biofuels like ethanol may be partly to blame for driving up world food prices, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Monday. "There has been apparently some effect, unintended consequence from the alternative fuels effort," Rice told a meeting in Washington when asked for the US government's view on skyrocketing food prices.

Unintended Consequence Update: Now Ethanol effecting Fertilizer Costs
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The squeeze on the supply of fertilizer has been building for roughly five years. Rising demand for food and biofuels, like ethanol, prompted farmers everywhere to plant more crops. As demand grew, the fertilizer mines and factories of the world proved unable to keep up. Some dealers in the Midwest ran out of fertilizer last fall, and they continue to restrict sales this spring because of a limited supply. Instead, more farmers are back to using the old age fertilizer of Hog Manure. Ethanol has already proven to increase food costs, as well.

Black leaders: De-fund 'racist' Planned Parenthood
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Arizona Republican congressman, Trent Franks, joined black pastors and pro-life activists in a demonstration at Planned Parenthood offices in the nation's capital. Sens. David Vitter, R-La., and Sam Brownback, R-Kan., are leading an effort to gain support for the Title X Family Planning Act, which would refuse funds to any organization that provides abortions.

New York Cardinal Egan Slams Giuliani for Receiving Communion at Papal Mass
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The decision by several prominent pro-abortion politicians to publicly receive Holy Communion at papal Masses during the recent visit of Pope Benedict XVI, despite clear Church teaching that says that their reception of Communion would constitute a grave sacrilege, may have backfired. While at first it seemed like it would be business as usual, today Cardinal Edward Egan of New York issued a statement condemning the reception of Holy Communion by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Abortion Business in Illinois Sued for Doing Abortion Without Consent
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An abortion business in Illinois is the subject of a new lawsuit from a woman who accuses it of doing an abortion on her without her consent.

Swiss Grant Rights to Animals, Consider Same for Plants - Liberalize Abortion Laws
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The nation that liberalized its abortion laws in 2002 is now giving unprecedented protection to animal and plant life. In an effort to respect the needs of "social species," the Swiss parliament passed legislation last week that threatens its citizens with punishment for not providing various animals a fit environment in which they can interact and flourish. Enjoying the most extensive protection under the new laws, dogs proved to be the Swiss parliament's best friend. Prospective dog owners will now be required to complete a course in canine treatment that will include both theoretical and practical elements. Due to concern over recent studies suggesting the pain experienced by fish, anglers are now subjected to a preparatory course on humane fishing.

The “Island of Dr Moreau” is now reality
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A LEADING scientist has warned a new species of "humanzee," created from breeding apes with humans, could become a reality unless the government acts to stop scientists experimenting.

Obese inmate sues over food portions
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An accused killer whose weight has purportedly dropped from 413 pounds to 308 during his eight months behind bars is now suing the Arkansas county holding him, claiming he's starving. The Benton County Jail has provided only cold food for years, with a jail captain saying inmates receive an average of 3,000 calories per day.

Inmate Sues over Kosher Food
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A federal judge has ruled that Missouri prison officials violated the constitutional rights of an inmate once labeled a white supremacist but who has concerted to Judaism when they refused to serve him kosher meals.

Unemployment plummets after crackdown on illegals
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Unemployment rates are rising across the United States, except Oklahoma. That state is experiencing the most dramatic reduction in unemployment since 2007, an improvement many in Oklahoma attribute to the passage last year by the state legislature of a strong employment-focused immigration reform law. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported unemployment in Oklahoma had fallen to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4 percent in March last year, while unemployment nationwide was 5.1 percent, up from 4.4 percent in March last year

Mexican Official Caught Stealing US issued Blackberries
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The US Secret Service has arrested a Mexican government official who made it all the way to the New Orleans airport before Secret Service officers caught up with him. He initially denied taking the devices, was has classified information within them, but after agents showed him the DVD, the man, Quintero Curiel said it was purely accidental, gave them back, claimed diplomatic immunity and left New Orleans with the Mexican delegation.

Forecast: Oil prices to double by 2012
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The price of oil is likely to hit 150 dollars (Canadian, US) a barrel by 2010 and soar to 225 dollars a barrel by 2012 as supply becomes increasingly tight, a Canadian bank said.

Greenpeace founder backs nuclear power
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Greenpeace founder Patrick Moore says there is no proof global warming is caused by humans, but it is likely enough that the world should turn to nuclear power - a concept tied closely to the underground nuclear testing his former environmental group formed to oppose.

New round of financial questions dogs Franken
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Responding to new Republican charges that DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken hid income from California tax authorities for years, Franken's campaign said Thursday that his accountant is trying to sort out whether taxes are owed. Franken is a pro-tax liberal, except when it comes to his own taxes.

Obama = NoGunna
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Barrack Hussein Obama: “My view continues to be that the constitution, I believe, does provide a right to bear arms; but that local communities, and state governments, as well as the federal government, have a right to common-sense regulations and firearm ownership [rules].”

Concealed Carry Saves Another Life x2
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The suspect then drew a handgun to rob the convenience store but to the assailants surprise assistant manager Roberto Espinal, behind a side counter, drew his gun, as well as manager Marino Hernandez who pulled his gun. After a short firefight the suspect gave up and was arrested.

U.S. military deaths below 26-year average
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Despite suffering 4,000 deaths in Iraq, annual U.S. military casualties overall during the first six years of the Bush administration are well below the average for the 26-year period beginning in 1980, a WND investigation has revealed.

Sharpton vows to 'close this city' after officer acquittals
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Hundreds of angry people marched through Harlem on Saturday after the Rev. Al Sharpton promised to "close this city down" to protest the acquittals of three police detectives in the 50-shot barrage that killed a groom on his wedding day and wounded two friends.

Bob Parks takes on Michael Moore and Race Bating
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"Outside The Wire": Conservative Bob Parks takes Michael Moore to task for misinformation about why blacks once were counted as three-fifths of a person -- plus "Quote Of The Week and "The 'Race' Race."

PETA kills 85% of Animals Rescued
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Since 1998 PETA has killed more than 17,000 animals, nearly 85 percent of all those it has rescued.

Soap Opera: “As the World Turns” promotes Gay Lifestyle
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Procter & Gamble has resumed using explicit, open-mouth homosexual kissing in their soap opera, "As the World Turns." P&G decided to include this type of content as a commitment to "diversity." P&G stopped showing such scenes some months ago, but has now decided to again help promote the homosexual agenda, which includes homosexual marriage. –Warning, Explicit Behavior

A Man of Faith
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"When you live in holiness, when you really try to stop sinning, you become braver. You become more courageous, you become a man of your word. You become a man of conviction that you're not willing to sell out and you're really a true knight in shining armour,” said actor Jim Caviezel, who played the role of Jesus in Mel Gibson’s, “Passion of the Christ.”

Presidential Primary Results
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Republicans – Delegates – 1,191 Delegates Needed
McCain is the Republican nominee.
Democrats – Delegates – 2,025 Delegates Needed
Obama - 1729 Clinton – 1594