California movement has passed first hurdle. Follow TLR on Google+ A movement to split California into six states has passed its first legal hurdle. If the proposal gathers 807,615 signatures by July 18, it may be put to a vote in the Golden State. The initiative holds some promise. Unlike similar movements in other states,…
The Ethics Of Spanking MCPHERSON COUNTY, KS— State Rep. Gail Finney (D) claims that her new bill would enable parents, teachers and caregivers to restore their parental rights, even though it would allow children to be beaten to the point where it would leave bruises. Follow TLR on Google+ Current Kansas law allows spanking, as…
Protest group crashes Sochi games, puts spotlight on Russian Rights Keith Farrell The protest rock group Pussy Riot recorded their first song since two of the members were freed from Russian prison. Members of the group filmed a video on them trying to perform their song in Sochi while being whipped by Cossack guards. The…
“Police [finally] went inside the apartment only to find that there was no one inside.” Follow TLR on Google+ DALLAS – Police surrounded an Oak Cliff housing complex after a woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted in an apartment. “She was severely beaten up,” a witness said “Her eye was black and…
A Wii Remote In No Way Resembles A Firearm EUHARLEE, Ga. — A Euharlee police officer opened fire on 17-year-old Christopher Roupe while serving a warrant for probation violation on the child’s father, claiming the boy pointed a gun at her. [contextly_auto_sidebar id=”W9abAk74pg3dSkLBKMrKzF8pM8gDLG3f”] But when neighbors ran up the home, they instead found a Wii remote…
“Anti-gun, anti-freedom states will use this as a preface for gun control.” Follow TLR on Google+ In the film Skyfall, James Bond’s new quartermaster gives him a personalized weapon that only he can fire. “Smart guns” aren’t just science fiction – they have been a reality for some time. High costs, however, have prevented them…
LOS ANGELES, CA– Some may remember the harrowing case of cop-killer Christopher Dorner. Last year the former cop went on a rampage in California, sending people into a heightened state of vigilance. Yet the actions taken by eight LAPD officers stray from vigilance into excessive use of deadly force. While guarding a high-ranking officer…
“He did not recognize unjust human laws, but resisted them as he was bid.” By Ian Huyett Follow TLR on Google+ Many Americans are familiar with Julia Ward Howe’s patriotic anthem “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” – also known as “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory.” Relatively few, however, know that Howe’s righteous chorale…
Kelly previously owed over $100,000 in child support payments Follow TLR on Google+ R. Kelly is facing up to six months in jail for falling behind on child support payments. In the past, Kelly has had to auction off one of his homes to pay off millions in overdue taxes. The singer, who has three…
Public Servants Must Be Held To A Higher Standard BRECKENRIDGE COUNTY, KY–Former Kentucky state trooper Jerry Clanton says his “relationship” with a 15-year-old girl should not have led to his termination, and he pleaded with a trial board last month for his job back, calling the whole situation a “moral mistake.” Despite the fact that…