Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Rush Limbaugh: I ‘warned you’ — Obama is on a power grab
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh sent out a stark message to listeners during his recent broadcast, referring to the president's recent announcement about normalizing relations with Cuba and calling the move "chump change" to what's coming. Published December 19, 2014
Marijuana shop in L.A.-area pulls doobie-smoking Santa, pill-popping snowman
A marijuana shop near Los Angeles scraped off the image of a pot-smoking Santa Claus — as well as the painted character of a snowman holding a prescription pill bottle — from its storefront windows after neighbors complained of the messaging. Published December 19, 2014
Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O’Donnell fight: ‘You are a white lady telling me what is racist’
Whoopi Goldberg and Rosie O'Donnell traded fiery barbs on the set of "The View" during a discussion of what constituted racism that centered of President Obama and his wife and their recent descriptions of perceived discriminatory treatment. Published December 19, 2014
Army pulls job posting that mandated ‘Christian faith’ after complaints
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation, run by former Air Force official Mikey Weinstein, petitioned the Army to remove a job posting that required applicants to "be of Christian faith" — and the Army apparently listened. Published December 19, 2014
Ralph Lauren slammed for Native American ad dubbed ‘genocide aesthetic’
Ralph Lauren clothing maker has sparked the furor of Native American supporters over an ad seen so offensive that it's been dubbed "the genocide aesthetic" in a critical tweet. Published December 19, 2014
Obama handed Cuban cigar at White House party: ‘Oh, nice’
Cuban cigars may not yet be legal for domestic sale or import into the United States, but President Obama got a preview of what's likely soon to come when a White House party guest handed him one of the sought-after stogies during this week's Hanukkah celebrations. Published December 19, 2014
Donald Trump’s Christmas card: ‘President Obama, you’re fired!’
Donald Trump's 2014 Christmas card has political tones that aren't very subtle — he outright demands President Obama step away from the White House. Published December 19, 2014
Tom Coburn: I’m glad we elected Obama — ‘he’s a neat man’
Sen. Tom Coburn, who's set to retire his Oklahoma seat, said he was proud of the nation for electing President Obama — that even though he's a political foe, he's still a "neat man" and a nice guy. Published December 19, 2014
8 Australian children stabbed to death in home; mother injured
Australian authorities responded to a home in Cairns, a northern suburb of Manoor, on Friday to find eight children dead, all from stab wounds. Published December 19, 2014
Stacey Dash: My family told me to ‘keep my mouth shut’ on conservative views
Stacey Dash, a black Hollywood actress known for her role in the blockbuster "Clueless" as well as for her conservative political outspokenness, said that some in her family just wanted her to shut up and keep quiet about her principles. Published December 18, 2014
Rick Brattin pushes law to force women to get men’s OK to abort
A Republican lawmaker and father of five, Rick Brattin, has raised some fellow Missouri eyebrows with a proposal that would force pregnant women to obtain a signed consent from the fathers of their babies before getting abortions. Published December 18, 2014
John Koskinen says budget woes will force IRS to cut law enforcement
IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said the $346 million cut to his agency means agents won't be able to provide the law enforcement services they normally do — and that means tax cheats will have an easier time getting away with their crimes. Published December 18, 2014
Madonna mocked for comparing her album leak to ‘rape’ and ‘terrorism’
Aging musical legend Madonna irked many in and outside of her fan base by taking to social media to slam the leak of her upcoming album as a "form of terrorism" -- against a backdrop of Taliban terrorist attack that killed more than 100 students in Pakistan. Published December 18, 2014
Bill O’Reilly rips Samuel L. Jackson for stoking racial fires
Fox News host Bill O'Reilly cast a critical eye on Hollywood's Samuel L. Jackson during a recent broadcast, ripping the blockbuster actor for stoking racial fires and trying to "diminish" America. Published December 18, 2014
Mitt Romney tells Sony to release ‘The Interview’ for free online views
Former Massachusetts Gov. and presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Sony Pictures' response to the threats over its comedy "The Interview" ought to be more in-your-face and defiant: He advised the company to release the film online for free viewing. Published December 18, 2014
American Kennel Club admits four new dog breeds to club
The American Kennel Club has opened its doors to four new breeds — the Cirneco dell'Etna, the Bergamasco, the Spanish water dog and the Boerboel. Published December 18, 2014
Donald Trump on 2016 White House run: ‘I am considering it very strongly’
Business guru Donald Trump said he's seriously mulling a run for the White House in 2016, and would likely jump into the mix if the Republican Party doesn't run a candidate who meets his standard. Published December 18, 2014
Vladimir Putin stars in dramatic video spot: ‘The bear never asks permission’
Russia's state-run media released a dramatic video clip of President Vladimir Putin shown against a backdrop of tanks, flying flags and propaganda-type images as a hard-charging leader who ultimately declares, in a sound bite worthy of Hollywood lore: "The bear never asks permission," CNN reported. Published December 18, 2014
Miami Cubans slam ‘betrayal’ by Obama: ‘He is more communist than others’
The Cuban community of Little Havana in Miami expressed shock and outrage at President Obama's announcement to open talks with communist-run Cuba, warning the normalization of relations would lead to a path of disaster and destruction for America. Published December 18, 2014
Chinese villagers vote to banish HIV-positive boy, age 8
More than 200 villagers in the Chinese province of Sichuan put their names on a petition that's circulating to banish an HIV-positive boy, age 8, from the community. Published December 18, 2014