Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Wyoming lawmaker to anti-gun constituent: Leave
One bold Wyoming lawmaker had a blunt message to a constituent who expressed concern with a state bill to allow guns in public schools: If you don't like it, you can leave. Published February 25, 2013
First lady Michelle Obama using pulpit to push states to change laws for veterans’ jobs
First lady Michelle Obama is pushing governors to pass legislation — or, barring that, use their executive powers to bypass legislatures — that would allow veterans to translate their military experience into civilian professional licenses. Published February 25, 2013
Mitt, Ann Romney set to resurface for Fox News interview
Mitt and Ann Romney, who have maintained a very private life since November, have agreed to their first post-election interview with Fox News. Published February 25, 2013
U.K.’s Cardinal O’Brien, facing ‘inappropriate’ behavior charges, resigns
The top cardinal in the United Kingdom, Keith O'Brien, who's been accused of "inappropriate" behavior with fellow clergy, is stepping down, effective immediately. Published February 25, 2013
Gun makers fight back: Companies launch boycott of police
At least 50 U.S. gun makers, gun machinists and other gun-related business owners have banded together to fight what they perceive as a massive attack on the Second Amendment, with many even threatening to stop sales to police to the same degree as the government cracks down on civilians. Published February 25, 2013
Israel on high alert as Palestinians bury prisoner
Israeli's Defense Ministry is on high alert as Palestinians prepare to lay to rest Arafat Jaradat, who died during imprisonment in Megiddo of unspecific causes that led to cardiac arrest. Published February 25, 2013
Progressive group offers $11 an hour for anti-gun workers
Help wanted: Gun-control campaign workers. That's the advertisement that's being circulated by Progressive USA Voters, a liberal group based in Denver, Colo., for its planned campaign for Chicago, one media outlet reports. Published February 25, 2013
Israel, U.S. anti-missile system test seen as ‘major milestone’
Israel's Defense Ministry said it has successfully tested with the United States its Arrow anti-missile system, the nation's main defense against an Iranian air strike. Published February 25, 2013
GOP hoping for Senate gains tread carefully around tea party
Republicans hoping to capture a majority in the Senate are casting wary eyes on the tea party, well aware of 2010 and 2012 races that opened the flood gates to candidates outside the GOP ticket. Published February 22, 2013
Teddy Turner: Hanoi Jane turned dad, Ted, liberal
Teddy Turner, the outspoken son of media mogul Ted Turner, said he was raised conservative — until Jane Fonda came along. Published February 22, 2013
Costumed superheroes serve as window washers at children’s hospitals
From Florida to Texas, Pennsylvania to Illinois, do-gooder volunteers are donning superhero costumes, grabbing bucket and squeegee and climbing the windows of children's hospitals nationwide. Their mission is simple: To bring a smile to the faces of the young patients inside. Published February 22, 2013
Blocks from Tupac murder, rapper among dead in Vegas Strip shoot-out
An aspiring rap artist was one of the three killed in a dramatic shoot-out and multi-car crash that shut down much of the Law Vegas Strip on Thursday. The shooting occurred just two blocks from where rap artist Tupac Shakur was killed in 1996, CNN said. Published February 22, 2013
Feds to sue Lance Armstrong over doping scandal
The U.S. Justice Department will join a suit against Lance Armstrong for using performance-enhancing drugs during his Tour de France cycling races, according to breaking news announced on NBC's Twitter feed. Published February 22, 2013
Republican Jon Huntsman endorses gay marriage
Former Utah Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman flipped views on gay marriage and said conservatives would do well to support same-sex unions. Published February 22, 2013
Israelis, Palestinians clash at West Bank holy site
Israeli forces clashed Friday with firecracker-throwing protesters in the West Bank, the latest in a string of violence acts that have stemmed, in part, from the imprisonment of four Palestinians who have since staged a hunger strike. Published February 22, 2013
Ky. governor: Actress Ashley Judd ‘very serious candidate’ for Senate
Kentucky Gov. Steven Beshear said actress Ashley Judd could be a "very serious candidate" to fight for incumbent Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat if she chose to run. Published February 22, 2013
Oh, that’s rich! Obama says Republicans are united by their love of money while ignoring Dem wealth
President Obama on Thursday seemed to suggest that the tie that binds in the Republican Party is love of money. Published February 22, 2013
Rush Limbaugh on sequester talks: ‘I am ashamed of my country’
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh gave a blunt assessment of how the White House has taken control of the sequester message: "It just makes me ashamed." Published February 22, 2013
Russia calls for international intervention in Mali
Russia's foreign ministry said the international community must ramp up its efforts and stop the tide of violence from rising in Mali. Published February 22, 2013
Same-sex marriage group removes former first lady Laura Bush from pro-gay video
A group advocating same-sex marriage has agreed to former first lady Laura Bush's request and removed her from a video campaign pushing gay rights. Published February 22, 2013
