I was fortunate enough to view a film screening of the unrated version of “The Undefeated” – the Sarah Palin documentary – by Stephen K. Bannon this past weekend while attending this year’s Right Online conference in Minneapolis, MN. The
by Michelle Lancaster23 Jun 2011, 5:36 PM PST0
We’re right at the 500-day countdown mark for America to choose the right path … or, as Ronald Reagan called it, “a time for choosing.” [youtube qXBswFfh6AY] Check out the Gipper’s famous — and eerily relevant — speech nominating Barry
by Bret Jacobson23 Jun 2011, 4:24 PM PST0
Without additional transparency and tighter enforcement of proxy-voting requirements, publicly-held companies could be pressured into accommodating political agendas that are detached from the economic interests of retirement funds, according to a U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General audit released in
by Kevin Mooney23 Jun 2011, 2:37 PM PST0
Remember the big banks? You remember, the ones that took huge risks that went sour, and then used their undue influence with the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to frighten Congress into bailing them out and in the process
by Tom Giovanetti23 Jun 2011, 1:29 PM PST0
Join Andrew Breitbart and Melanie Morgan for Troopathon 2011, today from 4pm to Midnight EDT! Troopathon brings together famous celebrities from radio, television, the movie, musicians, journalists, and more to create a one-of-a-kind event with one purpose – to support
by Publius23 Jun 2011, 1:08 PM PST0
Al Gore’s timing is perfect. We here at The Heartland Institute are just now finishing off the last preparations for our Sixth International Conference on Climate Change in Washington, DC, June 30 and July 1. (It’s still not too late
by Jim Lakely23 Jun 2011, 12:19 PM PST0
From the Associated Press: House Majority Leader Eric Cantor pulled out of talks with Vice President Joe Biden on a deficit reduction-debt ceiling deal, saying they had reached an impasse over Democratic demands for tax increases to be paired with
by Publius23 Jun 2011, 11:28 AM PST0
News today that the FTC is preparing to issue civil subpoenas as part of a broad anti-trust inquiry into Google’s business practices comes on the heels of a similar–and perhaps more in depth– threat from Congress. In a letter sent
by Capitol Confidential23 Jun 2011, 11:01 AM PST0
The judges in the Court of Amsterdam delivered their verdict Thursday morning in the heresy trial of Dutch Freedom Party politician Geert Wilders. Wilders has been found not guilty of all charges of inciting hatred against Muslims. The judge, Marcel
by Pamela Geller23 Jun 2011, 10:03 AM PST0
[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets062311.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Mario Loyola to discuss the court challenge of Obamacare’s expansion of Medicaid, how the Tenth Amendment
by The New Ledger23 Jun 2011, 9:29 AM PST0
In 2000, when Al Gore out polled George W. Bush in the popular vote but was bested by Bush in the Electoral College to become President, it became clear we need Electoral College reform. In Adams vs.Jackson in 1824, Hayes
by Roger Stone23 Jun 2011, 8:43 AM PST0
This week I filed a lawsuit against the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in federal district court in the District of Columbia on behalf of The American Tradition Institute’s Environmental Law Center. On the heels of obtaining a court
by Christopher C. Horner23 Jun 2011, 7:41 AM PST0
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne sued the Wisconsin legislature over the passage of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget repair bill, citing government transparency issues. He argued that a legislative committee did not post proper notice of its meeting before voting
by Kyle Olson23 Jun 2011, 6:31 AM PST0
Most Americans Agree with Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) that citizen’s right to travel is being violated by the federal government every day. Searching of toddlers, infants and the elderly is a waste of resources and a concrete example of the
by Capitol Confidential23 Jun 2011, 5:41 AM PST0
Left-wing pseudojournalist Brad Friedman thinks everything reported about ACORN is overblown. It’s all a scheme concocted by a vast right-wing conspiracy. Clearly he hasn’t read my book, Subversion Inc.: How Obama’s ACORN Red Shirts are Still Terrorizing and Ripping Off
by Matthew Vadum23 Jun 2011, 4:45 AM PST0
Today, in 1948, Justice Clarence Thomas was born. If you have never read one of his opinions, you are missing out. Happy Birthday, Justice Thomas!
by Publius23 Jun 2011, 12:01 AM PST0