The backlash against the American Studies Association’s academic boycott of Israel is growing among the top universities in the country. Both Harvard and Yale have now condemned and rejected the Association’s boycott. Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust stated, “Academic boycotts
(AP) Health plan sticker shock ahead for some buyersBy CARLA K. JOHNSONAP Medical WriterCHICAGOAs a key enrollment deadline hits Monday, many people without health insurance have been sizing up policies on the new government health care marketplace and making what
A former Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader who joined the Army and finished two tours of duty in Afghanistan was honored Sunday night before the game between the Eagles and the Chicago Bears in Philadelphia. Rachel Washburn, the 25-year-old former Eagles cheerleader,
(AP) Online shopping popular, but won’t save seasonBy MAE ANDERSONAP Retail WriterATLANTAMore Americans are deciding to shop online this holiday season instead of heading to crowded stores. But that alone won’t save what is turning out to be a ho-hum
On Thursday, a town hall meeting hosted by Al Sharpton and the National Action Network to address gun violence exploded into a revolt against “Chicago Machine” politics, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and the aldermen in City Hall, with panel and audience
Exemplifying the cross-cultural appeal of Duck Dynasty, Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose dressed up as a character from Duck Dynasty (Willie Robertson) for his son’s birthday party in October. The show, which has shattered ratings records, has come under intense scrutiny
Ronald Reagan told the story of a benefit stealing “welfare queen” back in 1976 to argue for smaller, leaner government. Liberals have complained about the generalization ever since. Paul Krugman called it a “bogus story” as recently as 2007. It
Chicago Tribune: Russia President Vladimir Putin says his government is not working with National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, and defended President Obama over his spying program — sort of. “How do I feel about Obama after Snowden’s revelations?” Putin
On December 18th A&E suspended Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson “indefinitely” for comments he made regarding his views on homosexuality. The comments came during an interview appearing in the January issue of GQ magazine. According to the Chicago Tribune, A&E
(AP) Conn. woman with ties to Aaron Hernandez diesBy PAT EATON-ROBBAssociated PressHARTFORD, Conn.Police are investigating the death of a 27-year-old woman with ties to Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots player charged with murder. Tabitha Perry was found unconscious
As a corollary to my earlier post about crime in South Africa, it is only proper to point out another element of the South African national character that coexists, both tragically and ironically, alongside this society’s more violent tendencies: extraordinary
(AP) Minn. archbishop denies touching minorBy AMY FORLITIAssociated PressMINNEAPOLISSt. Paul-Minneapolis Archbishop John Nienstedt announced Tuesday that he’s stepping down from public ministry while police investigate an allegation that he improperly touched a boy during a public photo session four years
(AP) Mystery man gives ‘Tips For Jesus’ _ up to $10,000By VERENA DOBNIKAssociated PressNEW YORKThe $111.05 New York restaurant receipt includes a $1,000 tip and the words “god bless!” scrawled across it. The handle (at)tipsforjesus is stamped next to an
(AP) Michael Jordan shoes auctioned for $104KBy PAUL FOYAssociated PressSALT LAKE CITYMichael Jordan’s shoes from the famous flu game of the 1997 NBA finals were sold for more than $100,000 in an online auction Thursday. The Nike Air Jordan XII
A new group advocating for the restoration of Muslim Brotherhood power in Egypt held a briefing on Capitol Hill Thursday. It is part of a series of events calling for “restoring democracy to Egypt.” But like similar efforts before it, the push
In response to POTUS Subverted DOJ Investigation During Chris Matthews Interview : The San Diego Union Tribune editorial board is one of the few in the country willing to hold Obama responsible for the damage he’s doing to the country.
(AP) Bears retire Mike Ditka’s numberBy ANDREW SEILGMANAP Sports WriterCHICAGOIt was Mike Ditka’s day in Illinois _ and his night at Soldier Field. Gov. Pat Quinn’s office said Monday that he’s declared it “Mike Ditka Day” in honor of the
(AP) Bears beat Cowboys 45-28 on Ditka DayBy ANDREW SELIGMANAP Sports WriterCHICAGOJosh McCown threw for a career-high four touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears scored on their first eight possessions to grab a share of the NFC North lead with a
The corpse of a Mexican national who entered the U.S. illegally has been found in the U.S. According to authorities, the man was tortured prior to his death. Though torture prior to murder is a trademark of the Mexican cartels
One of the fathers of modern finance and a winner of this year’s Nobel prize for economics said the bloated deficits of the United States and European nations may lead to a worldwide recession. Eugene Fama, whoe “shared the economics
In an update on that story about IRS audits of ObamaCare critics that John Hayward and I reported on last week, here, here and here, iOWNTHEWORLD reports that an IRS employee visited C. Steven Tucker, Friday morning. The IRS employee stated
We knew the left would go there, and MSNBC’s Chris “Chicago is racist” Matthews, of course, was among the first, along with his colleague Al Sharpton, who is, of course, an icon of racial reconciliation in his own right. Matthews
(AP) James to co-star in movieCHICAGOLeBron James is taking his game to the silver screen. The Miami Heat superstar confirmed reports before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls that he will co-star with Kevin Hart in the comedy “Ballers.” Hart
In an article published on Monday that advocates for Common Core standards, the Associated Press presents what amounts to the typical talking points for supporters when faced with criticism that Common Core is a federal takeover of education. The standards
I have to say that I was saddened by Pope Francis’s recent assertion that “rampant capitalism” is a source of many of the world’s ills. I say this as a former Catholic, who still appreciates the Church and the spirit
