TMB:Anti-Obamacare Cancer Patient Defies Legal Threats‏ and More

Anti-Obamacare Cancer Patient Defies Legal Threats
By Adam KredoJulie Boonstra, a cancer patient who was kicked off her health plan due to Obamacare, issued an emotional plea to Rep. Gary Peters (D., Mich.) on Tuesday after he dispatched lawyers to silence her from publicly telling her story.


Dempsey: Threat of Conflict in Asia Increasing
By Bill GertzThe risk of war in Asia will increase over the next 10 years as U.S. military forces struggle to maintain their edge amid declining budgets and increasing threats, according the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.



For Putin's Apologists, It's Always America's Fault
By Brent ScherRussian President Vladimir Putin, in an open act of aggression against Ukraine, has invaded and taken control of the Crimean Peninsula.




Obama Budget Will Add $8.3 Trillion to Debt
By Elizabeth HarringtonPresident Barack Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2015 will add $8.3 trillion to the debt and hike taxes by $1.8 trillion, according to a joint analysis by Republicans on the Senate and House budget committees.



Momentum Builds for Gas Exports as Russia Mobilizes
By Lachlan MarkayTop congressional Republicans are seizing on Russia’s invasion of Crimea to call on the Obama administration to lift barriers to U.S. energy exports.



Anti-Koch Rhetoric Reveals Disturbing Pro-Cancer Sentiment on the Left
By Andrew StilesSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) launched another tirade against libertarian philanthropists Charles and David Koch on Tuesday over their maniacal efforts to “buy America.”


RT Anchor Who Called Out Russia Has Strong Instagram Game
By Robert CharetteRatings for RT have to be approaching a record high. With Vladimir Putin borrowing lessons in strong arm tactics from early 90’s Suge Knight, the Kremlin-owned propaganda channel has become must-see TV.

Obama White House, Liberal Media Mocked Romney's Accurate View of Russia

BY: David Rutz
March 4, 2014 12:46 pm

When Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney called Russia “our No. 1 geopolitical foe” in 2012, the Obama administration and liberal media members jumped on the remarks as “antiquated,” “dumb,” and proof positive of his “Cold War mind warp.” More here: http://freebeacon.com/lets-roll-the-tape/

NaturalNews: Babies being born without brains in Wash. State‏ and more

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,

Something is very wrong with our food, medicines and environment when children are born without brains.

But this is exactly what's happening in Washington State, where this alarming trend of birth defects is on the rise:
http://www.naturalnews.com/044182_birth_defects_anencephaly_Washington_State.html

California's severe drought is fast becoming a new "Dust Bowl," with sharply higher food prices to follow:
http://www.naturalnews.com/044180_severe_drought_Dust_Bowl_California.html

Which parts of America are most contaminated with arsenic?
http://www.naturalnews.com/044178_arsenic_America_water_supplies.html

Why juniper berries are fantastic for your kidneys and urinary tract:
http://www.naturalnews.com/044174_juniper_berries_natural_diabetes_treatments_healing_herbs.html

P.S. Want to compare heavy metals among chlorella brands? See our new superfood site ChlorellaScience.com

More news continues below...

Wednesday on The Robert Scott Bell Show 3-5PM EST: Ty Bollinger and RSB discuss the tungsten link to leukemia in children and ponder why no consumers are allowed to attend the biotech industry’s secret meeting about “GMO consumer benefit”. Listen in at www.NaturalNewsRadio.com.

Today on Blogs.NaturalNews.com:
- The healing power of kefir
- 6 important lab tests for a wellness tune-up
- How to prevent injury when working out

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  Surge in babies born without brains in Washington State
(NaturalNews) There is something seriously wrong in the fertile Yakima Valley region of Washington. A surging number of babies are being born with major birth defects, and the reasons why are eluding state health officials. As reported by CNN, a nurse...

 More than 100 Navy members struggle for justice as radiation slowly kills them
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 California's severe drought could become new Dust Bowl; 'Agonizing death' for farmers
(NaturalNews) The worst drought in at least a century threatens to reduce California's agricultural industry to ruin, possibly creating a new Dust Bowl. According to the White House's top science and technology adviser, the western United States is...

  Going bananas for mono-fruiting: does eating one fruit for long periods of time really help our health?
(NaturalNews) Mono-fruiting, or eating one type of fruit without introducing any other fruits or foods in the mix for long periods of time, is a common dietary lifestyle for many people. Just go online and it's clear that a lot of people are living life...

  Which parts of America are the most contaminated with arsenic?
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  Arsenic shown to inhibit thiol compounds, including 'master antioxidant' glutathione
(NaturalNews) Chronic exposure to the hazardous chemical arsenic, which is commonly found in rice, fruit juices, and even some municipal water supplies, could be severely oxidizing your blood while creating disease-causing inflammation. Based on the findings...

 Neurotoxins identified that fry children's brains
(NaturalNews) We know that neurodevelopmental disabilities among children - such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and dyslexia - are on the rise. And, though genetic factors have been identified as a cause, it doesn't take much leap...

  Brazil ignored food safety agency warnings when it approved GM maize in 2007
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  Juniper berries are great for your kidneys, bladder and urinary tract
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  How to stay obese: Get less than one hour of vigorous exercise a year
(NaturalNews) Tens of millions of Americans are obese, and while figures have stabilized in recent years according to government findings, the numbers are still staggering...

  Is adrenal fatigue destroying your health, peace of mind and joie de vivre?
(NaturalNews) "For every minute you experience stress, it takes 60 minutes to remove the flood of adrenal stress hormones from your bloodstream," warns holistic nutritionist Paula Owens in the Alternative Medicine article "The Adrenal Fatigue Fix...

  Sixteen varieties of cheese recalled after death in California and illnesses in babies
(NaturalNews) A company in Delaware has recalled more than a dozen varieties of cheese after some of them were linked to a death in California, as well as sickness in newborn children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the 16 cheeses...

 Raw-food eating couple completes a 15,782 km year-long marathon
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 FDA unleashes despotic food safety war targeting organic farms
(NaturalNews) The provisions guiding the infamous Food Safety Modernization Act are slowly starting to come into effect, and many small-scale farmers across the United States are discovering that they are the primary targets of an oppressive new...

 Insider memo reveals US unemployment rate exceeding 37 percent; 'Misery Index' worst in 30 years
(NaturalNews) Nearly everything that the federal government has been saying about unemployment, inflation and the current state of the U.S. economy is a fraud, reveals an insider memo recently generated by a prominent Wall Street advisor. As reported...

 Heavy metal tungsten linked to leukemia clusters in children
(NaturalNews) "Scientists studying childhood leukemia cases in Arizona and Nevada say their research shows a possible link between tungsten and the disease," reported ...

The Maine Wire: Daily Catch: The Media Mutt on Tipping, School Choice, O’Care Delays and Ukraine…‏

Daily Catch: The Media Mutt on Tipping, School Choice, O’Care Delays and Ukraine…

Posted: 04 Mar 2014 08:17 AM PST

Warning the Granite State: House Minority Leader Ken Fredette (R-Newport) has been a strong voice against Medicaid expansion here in the Pine Tree State, but the Republican leader took to the pages of New Hampshire’s Concord Monitor and Union Leader this past week to warn our neighbors against their own Medicaid expansion scheme. Several weeks […]

 

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Join MHPC in Auburn or Portland for our Luncheon Presentation, "Illuminating Maine's Energy Crisis" March 19 or 20, 2014‏

Illuminating Maine's Energy Crisis:

Shedding Light on Maine's Failed Cap-and-Trade Scheme

Please join us     The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI, pronounced “Reggie”) is a carbon dioxide cap and trade agreement between nine states in the Northeastern United States – Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. Its purpose is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from qualified electrical power plants by auctioning allowances to emit carbon dioxide.   Since its inception in 2008, Maine’s qualified electric utilities have paid more than $48 million dollars to purchase nearly 20 million allowances for an average cost of $2.41 each. Just last year, in 2013, RGGI changed its model rule to cut the number of allowances available for auction nearly in half to 91 million tons starting in 2014. As a result, electricity rates will soon increase dramatically.   RGGI is little more than a hidden tax collected on Maine energy consumers and is threatening the livelihood of Maine. Please join The Maine Heritage Policy Center for a special presentation by Paul Bachman, director of research at the Beacon Hill Institute, and discover what you can do to help repeal this failed energy program and re-invigorate Maine’s economy with lower electricity rates.         For more information, contact Ms. Kate Clark: email kclark@mainepolicy.org call 207-321-2550

Wednesday March 19, 2014 Luncheon 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. HILTON GARDEN INN AUBURN RIVERWATCH 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn MHPC Member: $20 Non-member: $25 REGISTER HERE   Thursday March 20, 2014 Luncheon 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. DIMILLO’S ON THE WATER 25 Long Wharf, Portland MHPC Member: $20 Non-member: $25 REGISTER HERE     Mr. Paul Bachman Director of Research Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University

WOCA Radio Interview with Hagan Smith on the Common Law Grand Jury

Hagan Smith Interview 

 

  http://www.nationallibertyalliance.org/breaking-news

Submitted by: 'Leon'

***Another Revised Town Council Agenda March 4, 2014 Take III***

REVISED AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014
LISBON TOWN OFFICE
7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO FLAG
2. ROLL CALL
___Councilor Bickford
___ Councilor Brunelle
___ Councilor Garrison
___ Councilor Lunt
___Councilor Metivier
___ Councilor Pesce
___ Councilor Ward
Town Clerk reading of meeting rules
3. GOOD NEWS & RECOGNITION
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION RESPONSE
7. CONSENT AGENDA
2014-31 ORDER − A. Minutes of February 11, 2014
B. Minutes of February 18, 2014
8. COUNCIL ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, & ORDINANCES
2014-32 ORDER − Review and approve Council schedule through June 30 and fiscal year (FY) 2015 operating budget timeline (Town Manager - 5 minutes)
2014-33 ORDER − Lisbon code book fee schedule amendment (Town Clerk - 1 minute)
2014-34 ORDER − Approve the charge for the Finance Committee recommendation to Council (Council Chair-10 minutes)
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. School Budget Presentation (Richard Green - 30 minutes)
B. Trails Commission Update (Steve Warren - 10 minutes)
C. Discussion on direction for the FY 2015 operating budget proposal (Council Chair - 5 minutes)
D. Review and recommend process and timeline for Town Manager search (Council Chair - 15 minutes)
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO NEW BUSINESS
12. APPOINTMENTS
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
2014-35 ORDER − 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (A) Personnel Matters to include Human Rights Commission Complaint, Town Manager Search, and the Interim Town Manager Contract
2014-36 ORDER − 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (D) Union Contract Negotiations
15. ADJOURNMENT
2014-37 ORDER − To Adjourn

Lisbon HS Promotes Positive Relationships‏

Promoting Positive Relationships and Words at Lisbon High School

Lisbon - Promoting Positive Relationships and Words Project at Lisbon High School begins Wednesday, March 5, 2014.  Students will be participating in team building activities during their advocacies on Wednesday and Thursday in conjunction with the National Spread the Word to End the R Word Campaign.  Each morning there will be announcements and a designated phrase/word activity for students and staff to use and reflect on throughout the day.  Wednesday will be Positive and Empowering Words Day, Thursday is Kindness and Caring Day, and Friday is Be a Good Friend Day. Thanks to the Project UNIFY Special Olympics State Office all students and staff at Lisbon High School will be given a T-Shirt to wear on Friday, March 7, 2014 to join together to promote Positive Relationships and Words in our school.  FMI on other events and programs in Lisbon Schools visit Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook or email mmillhime@lisbonshcoolsme.org or call 754.0021.

***Revised Town Council Agenda March 4, 2014 ***

REVISED AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014
LISBON TOWN OFFICE
7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO FLAG

2. ROLL CALL

___Councilor Bickford
___ Councilor Brunelle
___ Councilor Garrison
___ Councilor Lunt
___Councilor Metivier
___ Councilor Pesce
___ Councilor Ward
Town Clerk reading of meeting rules

3. GOOD NEWS & RECOGNITION
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION RESPONSE

7. CONSENT AGENDA

2014-31 ORDER − A. Minutes of February 11, 2014

                                B. Minutes of February 18, 2014

8. COUNCIL ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, & ORDINANCES

2014-32 ORDER − Review and approve Council schedule through June 30 and fiscal year (FY) 2015 operating budget timeline (Town Manager - 5 minutes)

2014-33 ORDER − Lisbon code book fee schedule amendment (Town Clerk - 1 minute)

2014-34 ORDER − Approve the charge for the Finance Committee recommendation to Council (Council Chair-10 minutes)

9. OTHER BUSINESS

A. School Budget Presentation (Richard Green - 30 minutes)

B. Trails Commission Update (Steve Warren - 10 minutes)

C. Discussion on direction for the FY 2015 operating budget proposal (Council Chair - 5 minutes)

D. Review and recommend process and timeline for Town Manager search (Council Chair - 15         minutes)

10. NEW BUSINESS

11. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO NEW BUSINESS

12. APPOINTMENTS

13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
 
2014-35 ORDER − 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (A) Personnel Matters to include Human Rights Commission Complaint, Town Manager Search, and the Interim Town Manager Contract

2014-36 ORDER − 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (D) Union Contract, Dispatch Service Agreement & Cable TV Franchise Negotiations

15. ADJOURNMENT
 
2014-37 ORDER − To Adjourn

Lisbon HS Dancing with Staff Grande’ Finale 3/13/2014

Pictured standing:  (l-r):  Rastus Coombs and Maddy Cornish; Brandon Ward and Katy Dodge; Catherine Messmer and Darrell Orr.  Front row:  Richard Allen; Sara Flowers and Amy Sewick; Sara Brown and Gretchen Ward.    Photo by Sandy Orr.

LISBON DANCING WITH THE STAFF FINALE THURSDAY,      MARCH 13!

Lisbon – The dancing sensations of five dance teams won your hearts and your votes at Lisbon's Dancing with the Staff Semi-Final round held  February 27.  Judges Selma Basic, Randy Ridley and Kathi Yergin had their work cut-out for them choosing just three dance routines to move on to the finals in March.    Mark your calendars to cheer on the top three dance teams of Darrell Orr and Catherine Messmer; Sara Brown and Gretchen Ward; Rastus Coombs and Maddy Cornish by attending the Grande’ Finale of Lisbon High School's Class of 2014 and the Drama Club  fundraiser on Thursday, March 13.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the LHS Gymnasium/Ballroom, 2 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls.   All proceeds from the event benefit LHS students.   FYI contact Jen Fox at 353.3030, jfox@lisbonschoolsme.org or Monica Millhime, 754.0021, mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.     

Voting by audience participation assists with the overall selection of the top dance team and the recipients of the  Gold Ball Trophies.  Dance instruction for all dance partners was provided by the community partnership with Alma-Lea’s Dance Studio of Lisbon Falls.  FMI visit us on Facebook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools.

***New Poll on Top Right Hand Side for the Local Taxpayers***

Please take a moment and participate in the Poll on the Top Right Hand Side.  We would like to know how you readers feel.  We welcome suggestions or changes. Thank you.

Lisbon Town Council Agenda March 4, 2014

AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014
LISBON TOWN OFFICE
7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO FLAG

2. ROLL CALL
___Councilor Bickford
___ Councilor Brunelle
___ Councilor Garrison
___ Councilor Lunt
___Councilor Metivier
___ Councilor Pesce
___ Councilor Ward

Town Clerk reading of meeting rules

3. GOOD NEWS & RECOGNITION

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION RESPONSE

7. CONSENT AGENDA

2014-31 ORDER − A. Minutes of February 11, 2014
B. Minutes of February 18, 2014

8. COUNCIL ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, & ORDINANCES

2014-32 ORDER − Review and approve Council schedule through June 30 and fiscal year (FY) 2015 operating budget timeline (Town Manager - 5 minutes)

2014-33 ORDER − Lisbon code book fee schedule amendment (Town Clerk - 1 minute)

2014-34 ORDER − Approve the charge for the Finance Committee recommendation to Council (Council Chair-10 minutes)
 

9. OTHER BUSINESS
 

A. School Budget Presentation (Richard Green - 30 minutes)
 

B. Trails Commission Update (Steve Warren - 10 minutes)
 

C. Discussion on direction for the FY 2015 operating budget proposal (Council Chair - 5 minutes)
 

D. Review and recommend process and timeline for Town Manager search (Council Chair - 15 minutes)
 

10. NEW BUSINESS
 

11. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO NEW BUSINESS
 

12. APPOINTMENTS
 

13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
 

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
2014-35 ORDER − 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (A) Personnel Matters& Human Rights Commission Complaint

2014-36 ORDER − 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (D) Union Contract, Dispatch Service Agreement & Cable TV Franchise Negotiations
 

15. ADJOURNMENT
2014-37 ORDER − To Adjourn

Confused? Me too.‏

* = Former Town Councilors.


These folks put us in the position we are in.  Why are they making recommendations on financial issues?

Albert Einstein said it best.  "Insanity--Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

TOWN COUNCIL	FINANCE COMMITTEE
Lisa Ward-Chair Term Expires - 2014 Phone: 207-353-7306 Email: wellandgood@juno.com Location: 31 Maple Street Lisbon Falls, ME  04252	Dillon Pesce, Council Liaison Email: Dillon.pesce@outlook.com Cellphone: (207)577-4222
Dillon Pesce-Vice Chair District- 2 Term expires - 2015 Email: Dillon.pesce@outlook.com Cellphone: 577-4222 Location: 20 Hewey Street Lisbon Falls, ME  04252	Miriam Morgan-Alexander- Chair 2-year term expires 6/30/2015 Phone: (207)353-2528 Can't find an address.
Gregg Garrison District - At Large Term expires 2015 Phone: 353-2547 Email: gregg.garrison@outlook.com Location: 9 Pike Street Lisbon Falls, ME  04252	Christopher Rugullies 2-year term expires 6/30/2015 Phone: (207)353-9997 Can't find an address.
Chris Brunelle Term Expires 2016 District - At Large Phone: 353-4430 Email: CBrunelle1970@gmail.com Location: 328 Lisbon Street Lisbon, ME  04250	* Norma Wells 3-year term expires 6/30/2016 Phone: (207)353-5431 Can't find an address.
Mark Lunt District - 1 Term Expires - 2015 Phone: 353-9903 Email: akhet99@yahoo.com Location: 192 Ridge Road Lisbon Falls, ME  04252	* Fern Larochelle Term expires 6/30/2014 140 Main St. Lisbon Falls, Maine 04252 (*Business Address) Phone: 353-2329
Eric Metivier Term Expires - 2016 District - 1 Phone: 353-5939 Email: Customtile08@yahoo.com Location: 277 A Lisbon Street Lisbon, ME  04250	* Charles Smith 3-year term expires 6/30/2016 279 Main St Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 Phone: (207)353-8105
Roger Bickford District - 2 Term Expires - 2016 Phone: 353-8946 Email: rogginbic32@gmail.com Location: 149 Main Street Lisbon Falls, ME  04252	* Lori Pomelow 10 Scottsdale Ave Lisbon, ME 04252 Phone: 353-8822 Term expiration not posted on Town website.
	* Michael Bowie Phone: 353-2607 Term expiration not posted on Town website.

Submitted by: 'False Deluder'

Lisbon's Town Council Needs To "Give It Up"

                                  TIME TO GIVE IT UP!!!!!

On Tuesday night, our Town Council will go into Executive Session to discuss three issues.  One of these issues is the Dispatch Service Agreement (Communication Center).  As far as I am concerned there is no discussion necessary.

A blind man can see that the Dispatch Center (Communication Center) is one of the major reasons the town is in the financial situation it is.  Taxpayers are forced to dump approximately $275,000.00 of tax dollars to operate a redundant service.  This service can be more efficiently performed by the Androscoggin County Dispatch Center and at a significant cost savings to the people of Lisbon.  Keep in mind that the $275,000.00 is only for the operations and not the equipment which is approximately another $250,000.00 to maintain or replace.

Mr. Olmstead has experienced the cost savings to the people first hand by transferring the responsibility from Freeport to Brunswick.  I support Mr. Olmstead in his recommendation to have the Androscoggin County Dispatch Center handle Lisbon’s dispatch service.  The Androscoggin County Dispatch Center is where ALL the 911 calls come into first and common sense should tell you this is where dispatch should be.  The state of Maine has designated the Androscoggin County Dispatch as a central point for 911 calls for this area.  It is called a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for a reason.  It is the most logical and effective point for the County. 

Why should anyone have to wait for a 911 call to be transferred to the Lisbon Communication Center before First Responders can be dispatch to the scene?  

In an emergency, every second is vital to saving a life.   It is simply not fair for Chief Brooks to put our lives at risk in order to satisfy his ego.  First Responders should be immediately dispatched as soon as the 911 call is initially received and not from a relay point.  It is unfair to the residents of Lisbon to have to accept second hand service.  We deserve better!!!!!

Please contact your Councilors and support our Interim Town Manager, Mr. Olmstead in his effort to save tax dollars by moving the Lisbon Dispatch Center to the Androscoggin County Dispatch Center.  Dispatching is a County function and should be the responsibility of the County Commissioners.

Larry Fillmore  

Lisbon School Department Informational Meeting

The Lisbon School Department held an Informational Meeting for the community on February 25, 2014. This is the presentation in its entirety with Superintendent Rick Green, the Lisbon School Committee, Town Council members, and invited experts.

 

TMB:Human Rights Advocates Blast Hillary Clinton‏ plus more

China Fields New Intermediate-Range Nuclear Missile
By Bill GertzU.S. intelligence agencies recently confirmed China’s development of a new intermediate-range nuclear missile (IRBM) called the Dongfeng-26C (DF-26C), U.S. officials said.


Human Rights Advocates Blast Hillary Clinton 
By Alana GoodmanFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s record on human rights came under harsh criticism in Geneva, Switzerland, last week as political dissidents and pro-democracy activists gathered at a conference ahead of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s annual session.


Craving Koch
By The EditorsLacking a coherent agenda, unwilling or unable to defend their signature legislative achievement ahead of the midterm elections in November, Democrats have settled on a new, old strategy: Koch flogging.



Rep. Diane Black Continues Year Long Fight Against Wasteful Program
By Elizabeth HarringtonRep. Diane Black (R., Tenn.) has been fighting for more than a year to eliminate a wasteful and abusive office within the Department of Homeland Security that the Obama administration continues despite it being defunded by Congress.


Pressure to Punish Maduro Mounts
By Daniel WiserLawmakers are pressuring President Barack Obama to impose sanctions against Venezuelan officials involved in an ongoing crackdown against protesters in the socialist state.



TNR Needs Women
By Adam KredoThe owner, publisher, and editor-in-chief of the New Republic issued a statement this week pledging to rectify the lack of sexual-identity diversity among its editorial contributors.



There’s No Accounting for Taste—but Taste Isn’t All that Matters
By Sonny BunchI want to make four comments about this Buzzfeed ranking of the 85 best picture winners.



Kerry: Stunning Choice by Putin to Invade Another Country

By Washington Free Beacon StaffSecretary of State John Kerry said Russia is operating “in a 19th century fashion” by invading Ukrainian territory in what he called “an incredible act of aggression” by President Putin.