Anyone that’s grown up during the War on Terror has more than likely encountered a military recruiter at their school. The idea to join is initially appealing; have your entire education paid for, all while learning career skills and serving your country. Life post-high school is a daunting idea for a lot of students. That…
HENRICO, VA– Ruth Hunter found herself caught in the crosshairs of an inept drug investigation being carried out by State Police earlier this month. The 75-year-old grandmother, “thought someone was breaking in to rob or kill me,” she said to WTVR. After her door was kicked down, she said a voice yelled, “Police!” She was…
IOWA CITY, IA–The state is a cruel & hungry mistress, and nobody’s money is safe. While driving to Minnesota with his wife and four children, Kearnice Overton was stopped by Iowa City police while traveling in a group of vehicles that were speeding, according to his court documents. A K-9 unit was brought in, and police…
31-year veteran Detective Jay Poggi, just weeks away from his planned retirement, signed out of the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn claiming that he and his partner were going to investigate a robbery. Ultimately, the cops went for drinks at The Wharf Bar & Grill . As a general rule of thumb, alcohol and firearms don’t…
Petition signed by more than 1,750 people. Follow TLR on Google+ Kansas high school students would rather have their families attend their graduation than the First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama had been invited by the Topeka public school district to speak at a combined graduation for five schools. Yet the First…
Christians must criticize taxation. by Ian Huyett Follow TLR on Google+ Did Christ command his followers to pay taxes? If you’re a Christian who supports smaller government, you’ve likely been reminded that Christ instructed us “render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s.” This command is often quoted by secular progressives who wish to…
Genuine Concern or Approval Rating Ploy? Back when President Obama was just a humble civil rights law professor, he made grandiose claims of wanting to reform the racially biased criminal-justice system. Yet once he had the authority to rectify those wrongs, he waited well into his first term as president to take any action. In…
Shouldn’t neighborhoods be allowed to manage themselves? Follow TLR on Google+ The residents of West David Road have come together to fight a government sidewalk mandate. The city of Kettering, Ohio is forcing the small neighborhood to shell out $53,000 for new sidewalks. The neighborhood staunchly opposes the measure: residents have been protesting the…
ELLIJAY, GA– Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed groundbreaking legislation yesterday during a good old-fashioned barbecue. With hundreds in attendance, House Bill 60, or the Safe Carry Protection Act, was signed into law. The state Legislature had little opposition passing the bill proposed by GeorgiaCarry, who praised its contents as “meaningful pro-gun legislation.” Under the new…
ATLANTA, GA –– Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed approved sweeping new gun legislation today that allows law abiding firearm owners to bring their guns into a variety of places that were once relatively unprotected gun-free zones. Follow TLR on Google+ The Safe Carry Protection Act allows school districts to authorize staff carrying firearms on…