Authorities in Azerbaijan raided and closed the offices of a U.S.-funded radio station this weekend as government prosecutors in this Caucasus nation strengthened their crackdown on journalists and nongovernmental organizations. On Friday, prosecutors and the police raided the offices of the station—called Radio Azadliq, which in English translates to “liberty”—in Baku, the nation’s capital. Employees […]
As news broke that AirAsia Flight QZ8501 had gone missing en route to Singapore, investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson offered her own theory as to why networks provide wall-to-wall coverage of such “general controversies.” Appearing on Fox News’ “MediaBuzz” with host Howard Kurtz today, Attkisson contended that while it’s beneficial to ask questions about events such […]
Withdrawing or cutting off taxpayer funding from a New York legal-aid group would be difficult despite its role in a rap video about killing police officers, a civil liberties lawyer says. Bronx Defenders, the legal group depicted in the video “Hands Up” by rappers Uncle Murda and Maino, has been awarded at least $1.5 million in […]
Occasionally, an important foreign policy/national security story gets underreported. This year it was China’s mounting military might. It’s no one’s fault that it didn’t get the coverage it deserved, considering the stories that gripped us in 2014 like Russia rolling into Ukraine and Islamic State terror. But no time like the present to fix this, […]
The pro-democracy protests that captured the energy of youth in Hong Kong — and earned sympathy around the world — ended flatly earlier this month, leaving hopes for free elections unsatisfied. But as Hong Kong police moved on a court order to disband the last of the protest camps, extinguishing nearly three months of sit-ins, […]
As 2014 ends, we thought we’d share some of the times we laughed the hardest this year: When Jay Leno shared something he would miss about hosting the Tonight Show: [youtube NmD-yvxCQ5w nolink] When Jimmy Fallon found “actual footage” of “President Obama’s” phone call with “Vladimir Putin:” [youtube zmIUm1E4OcI] When David Letterman noticed […]
by THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D A strong correlation exists between religiosity and personal happiness, according to a new study by the Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture. The study found that people who attend religious services on a weekly basis are nearly twice as likely to describe themselves as “very happy” (45%) […]
Just over half of Americans view Christmas as a religious holiday, according to a Pew Research poll conducted a year ago. To them, President Obama’s remarks at the 92nd annual lighting of the national Christmas tree appropriately focused on Christ’s command to “love one another as I have loved you.” An Inside Look at the […]
Sen. Rand Paul took to Twitter today in his second annual “airing of grievances” in celebration of Seinfeld’s trademark holiday, Festivus. HAPPY FESTIVUS! May ur pole be straight, ur feats be strong your grievances be few. With love from the Costanzas – Frank, Estelle, George — jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) December 23, 2014 The Kentucky senator […]
PHOENIX (AP) — Many young immigrants who are protected from deportation under new Obama administration policies are expected Monday to begin pursuing Arizona driver’s licenses. The Arizona Department of Transportation said it is anticipating a rush of immigrant applicants in the weeks ahead at Motor Vehicle Division offices statewide. A preliminary injunction issued Dec. […]
