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'The Stoning of Soraya M.': A film where timing meant everything
As people all over the world watched in horror the death of the young Iraninan woman, Neda Soltan, “The Stoning of Soraya M." is a film which could not be released at a more perfect time.
Liberals' views on Obama's broken promises
A partial list of promises that those on the left think that Obama has broken.
Outrageous case from Seattle: teens who beat a police officer so badly that he has brain damage get no jail time
Teens who brutally beat a police officer get no prison time.
MSNBC's Matthews wants Iranian protesters defenseless
MSNBC's Chris Matthews was critical of Florida senatorial candidate Marco Rubio for suggesting the circumstances in Iran would be different if there was a 2nd amendment.
That's Senator 'Cutie'
President Barack Obama referred to Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., as "cutie" during a 2007 San Francisco fundraiser.
Black Eyed P-erez
Gossip blogger Perez Hilton claims to have been punched by Black Eyed Peas manager Polo Molina.
Sotomayor's selective view on discrimination
Sotomayor resigns from the Belizean Grove, but it is her selective reasons that are what is disturbing.
Amateur video shows the horrors in Tehran
Student protesters in Tehran upload video to YouTube to show the world the brutality being used to stop the demonstrations in Iran.***Warning Graphic Video- viewer discretion strongly advised***
Global warming bill stumbles in House
Roll Call reports that negotiations over global among House Democrats "blew up last night."
Health care legislation moves forward in House
More broken health care promises by Obama.
Big Obama Donors Awarded with Ambassadorships
19 of Obama's Ambassador Nominees raised a total of $4.8 million for his campaign and inauguration
Guevara's granddaughter to appear in PETA ad
The granddaughter of Cuban revolutionary leader Ernesto "Che" Guevara poses semi-nude for a PETA campaign ad.
Video: Different senators different standards on titles
Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.,demanded Brigadier General Michael Walsh to call her "Senator" instead of "ma'am". Senator James Inhofe, R-OK, on the other hand, was addressed as "sir" by General Peter Pace on January 16, 2007. Unlike Ms. Boxer, Mr. Inhofe did not lecture the General over the issue of calling him "sir".
Video: Fox News denied entry into ACORN event
Fox News reporter Griff Jenkins is denied entry into the ACORN Awards, but discovered liberal media bloggers were being let into the supposedly "closed to the press" event.
Video: Kevin Johnson admitted friendly connection to Obamas
A video found by Naked Emperor News shows an interview with Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson admitting his close relationship with both the president and the first lady and later denying the relationship.