In response to Joel : This is a republic and not a democracy precisely to protect the minorty from the majority. But Obama’s premise is flawed: 90% do not support his position. A Roper poll reports that 39% want to
David Harsanyi lays out the case against majoritarian rule in the matter of gun control – an issue that just about perfectly illustrates why the Founding Fathers took a dim view of “democracy,” which they correctly interpreted as mob rule:
(AP) Celtics back on court, offer tribute to victimsBy IAN HARRISONAssociated PressTORONTOWith Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” playing over the loudspeakers and scores of Toronto Raptors fans showing their support, the Boston Celtics returned to the court for their first game
By JAMIE STENGLEAssociated PressSULPHUR SPRINGS, TexasAfter a feverish month of inspiration, Colleen Hoover had finally fulfilled her dream of writing a book. With family and friends asking to read the emotional tale of first love, the married mother of three
By BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated PressCHICAGOU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stopped in Chicago on Monday to visit the parents of the young U.S. diplomat who was killed while delivering textbooks in southern Afghanistan earlier this month. Kerry made the detour on
(AP) Trout, Hamilton HR, Wilson and Angels beat AstrosBy JOE RESNICKAssociated PressANAHEIM, Calif.Mike Trout hit his first home run of the season and Josh Hamilton also connected, leading C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros 4-1
The Chicago Bulls hit some three-pointers to keep the score respectable, but the Miami Heat’s dominance was most evident by the 57% of the 2-point shots they hit to the 32% accuracy they allowed the Bulls while holding them without
Obama campaign veteran Jim Messina is heading up Organizing for Action, a non-profit using campaign tactics to promote the President’s agenda. As a 501(c) 4, OFA can accept unlimited donations. Messina has promised that the organization wouldn’t accept any contributions
Tradition runs deep in the NHL, especially when it comes to the Original Six. The NHL became official in 1942 with six teams, including the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. These two teams have played against each other since
After Robin Kelly was sworn In to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. she did a quick Chicago media interview where she could not remember what she voted on the same day.
Gun ownership in Illinois is, well, an adventure. On my birthday last year I visited the delightfully-named ‘Smoke N Gun’ in Waukegan and applied for a state FOID (firearm owner identification) card. For those who are unfamiliar, possession of an
(AP) Bulls stop Knicks streak at 13 with 118-111 OT winBy ANDREW SELIGMANAP Sports WriterCHICAGONate Robinson scored a season-high 35 points and the Chicago Bulls stopped another lengthy winning streak, rallying to beat New York 118-111 in overtime Thursday night
President Barack Obama congratulated another champion with a phone call to Rick Pitino Wednesday. In January, President Obama talked to Nick Saban after Alabama won the football title, and a few weeks later he welcomed the champion Miami Heat to the
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas, during a Q&A with a group of law students at Duquesne Law School in Pittsburgh, gave his personal assessment that many Black communities are in decline. The truth of the matter is that Conservatives like me
After Robin Kelly’s special election victory to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. Tuesday night, the Chicago Sun-Times’ Natasha Korecki, who helped lead the media charge against Republican Paul McKinley, reported the election by the people was a mere “formality.” Korecki’s comment echoes
Going into Washington to face John Wall is no longer an easy win, particularly when you had to beat Milwaukee the night before, your four top players are out, and you happen to be a 37-year-old who had to sit
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy NBC: First Lady Michelle Obama returned to her hometown on Wednesday afternoon and delivered an impassioned plea to Chicago business leaders, urging them to take action to combat
First lady Michelle Obama spoke about the murder of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton during a speech about gun control in her hometown of Chicago…
First Lady Michelle Obama is taking her husband’s gun control tour back home to Chicago, according to the Washington Times. She is scheduled to speak at a luncheon that is centered on youth violence. She is expected to push business leaders in
Although he lost a hard fought campaign to anti-gun, anti-Tea Party extremist Robin Kelly on Tuesday night, Republican Paul McKinley had a more than respectable showing in a race that was deemed a no contest for the Democrat Party by
By SOPHIA TAREENAssociated PressCHICAGOFormer Illinois state Rep. Robin Kelly, whose campaign received a $2 million boost from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, easily captured Tuesday’s special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. The win for the
US aerospace giant Boeing announced Tuesday that it will invest more than $1 billion to expand operations in South Carolina, where it builds the 787 Dreamliner. The Chicago-based company said it had invested more than $1 billion in land, facilities,
A new tool has arisen in the gun control arsenal: punitive taxes. Firearms consumers in Chicago will now pay and additional $25 for each firearm purchased. In California, a panel will hear testimony about imposing a 5 cent per bullet
By DON BABWINAssociated PressCHICAGORoger Ebert, one of the nation’s most influential film critics who used newspapers, television and social media to take readers into theaters and even into his own life, was laid to rest Monday with praise from political
This Tuesday voters in Illinois’ Second Congressional District will select who will replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr; in anticipation, the Chicago Tribune has launched its final assault against Republican Paul McKinley. In doing so, the Tribune has firmly established
