Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
GOLDEN HAMMER: Postal Service’s customer service problems cost business, waste money
The U.S. Postal Service's poor customer service and ineffective management is driving customers to UPS and FedEx, and adding to its fiscal woes, according to a watchdog report. Published May 28, 2015
Young conservatives push Republican ‘tolerance’ on gay marriage, other social issues
A group of young conservatives is rallying to reshape Republicans' approach to social issues and particularly to same-sex marriage, arguing that the GOP is chasing away younger voters who would be supporters but for the party's exclusionary stances. Published May 25, 2015
Rolling Thunder: Vietnam veterans ride alongside those who served in Iraq, Afghanistan
The annual Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom roared through Washington on Sunday, but organizers of the event that has become America's largest single-day motorcycle rally are concerned their numbers may dwindle as Vietnam veterans, who form the backbone of the event, grow older. Published May 24, 2015
Special operators lament Islamic State strategy: ‘We are doing everything through cellphones’
Special operations forces are aggravated over being largely held back from the fight against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. Published May 23, 2015
Al Sharpton’s daughter, Dominique, told to save incriminating Instagram hiking pics by NYC lawyers
New York City lawyers have ordered Rev. Al Sharpton's daughter Dominique not to delete Instagram photos of her recent hiking trip in Indonesia. Ms. Sharpton has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the city for "permanent" injuries she claims are attributable to falling on an uneven sidewalk. Published May 23, 2015
Chris Pratt, ‘Jurassic World’ star, issues advanced apology for offensive comments
Chris Pratt issued a lengthy advanced apology on Facebook on Friday ahead of any offensive comments he might make while promoting the upcoming film "Jurassic World." Published May 23, 2015
Canadian jeweler makes rings for gay wedding, still threatened for traditional marriage views
A Canadian jeweler is under fire for displaying posters in his store advocating traditional marriage, which has prompted one same-sex couple to ask for a refund of their custom-made engagement rings. Published May 23, 2015
Matt Drudge rips GOP leadership: ‘Night of the Republican suicide’
Media giant Matt Drudge blasted Republican leadership on Twitter Friday night after the GOP-led Senate approved a new free trade bill. Published May 23, 2015
Alabama joins coalition of states calling for convention to limit federal power
Alabama became the fourth state on Thursday to pass the legislation calling for a convention of states to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government. Published May 23, 2015
Baltimore cop tells Anderson Cooper: Morale ‘in the sewers’ since Freddie Gray riots
An anonymous Baltimore police officer said Friday that police force morale is "in the sewers" following riots that occurred after the death of Freddie Gray. Mr. Gray, 25, died April 19 from injuries he received during his April 12 arrest. Published May 23, 2015
GOLDEN HAMMER: NIH funded gay smoking study with taxpayers’ money
The National Institutes of Health is using hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on grants to study the best ways to get gay people to quit smoking and abusing drugs and alcohol. Published May 21, 2015
Pentagon employees use federal credit cards for gambling and escort services
Military officials and civilian workers used government credit cards at casinos and strip clubs, said a new audit report released Tuesday by the Defense Department. Published May 19, 2015
Small inventors step up fight to block Innovation Act patent overhaul law
Rarely do small inventors and business owners go to such great lengths to lobby Washington lawmakers, but new patent legislation is proving to be so controversial that small innovators across the country are banding together to form a new lobbying voice. Published May 18, 2015
Samantha Johnston, Army veteran, leaves children behind to fight for Kurds in Iraq
A 25-year-old mother of three from North Carolina has left her family to fight with Kurdish troops against Islamic State militants in Iraq. Published May 16, 2015
Hillary and Bill Clinton report combined $25M income for speeches since Jan. ‘14
Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton collected over $25 million combined in speaking fees since January 2014. Published May 16, 2015
Russian rocket explodes over Siberia with Mexican satellite payload
A glitch in a Russian space launch may have sent part of a rocket and its payload -- a Mexican satellite -- plummeting down onto southeastern Siberia, Russian state-run media reported. Published May 16, 2015
Abu Sayyaf raid required U.S. troops to use ‘hand to hand’ combat
U.S. Special Operations Forces had to fight "hand to hand" in Friday night's raid that killed the Islamic State terrorist group senior commander Abu Sayyaf, several defense officials told The Daily Beast Saturday. Published May 16, 2015
Amtrak train possibly hit with object before Philly derailment; FBI to investigate
The FBI will examine the windshield and front end of the Amtrak train involved in the deadly derailment that killed eight people this week after the train's crew reported that it may have been hit by a projectile, the National Transportation Security Board said Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported. Published May 16, 2015
Martin O’Malley reacts to Tsarnaev verdict: ‘Death penalty is ineffective as a deterrent’
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley said Friday that the death penalty sentence for Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was "ineffective." Published May 16, 2015
Bill Maher asks Ayaan Hirsi Ali why liberals ‘blame the victim’ when it comes to radical Islam
HBO "Real Time" host Bill Maher criticized liberals on Friday for "blaming the victim" when it comes to radical Islam. Published May 16, 2015
