Johns Hopkins slapped with first lawsuit after gynecologist recorded exams
Johns Hopkins has been hit with its first lawsuit after an investigation found that a gynecologist had been secretly recording women during exams. Published February 27, 2013
Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
American student punished for refusing to recite Mexican pledge of allegiance?
A Texas high school has filed a federal lawsuit against her school after her Spanish teacher allegedly gave her a failing grade for refusing to recite the Mexican pledge of allegiance. Published February 27, 2013
Liberal Fox News contributor: 'Most Republicans are fat'
Liberal Fox News contributor Tamara N. Holder, appearing Tuesday night on "Hannity," called Republicans "fat asses." Published February 27, 2013
Democrat invokes Trayvon Martin in anti-racial profiling bill
D.C. delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has proposed anti-racial profiling legislation to mark the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Published February 27, 2013
Toure, John Legend share mockery for black Rush Limbaugh fans
Black Republicans often face harsh scrutiny from the left, and black Rush Limbaugh fans are no exception. MSNBC's Touré and music star John Legend shared some mockery for black "ditto-heads" this morning. Published February 27, 2013
Weighty issue: Fat student report cards get failing grade in Mass.
Two Massachusetts lawmakers are fighting to reverse a 2009 legislative mandate ordering public schools to perform body mass index screenings and sending "fat letters" to parents of overweight children. Published February 27, 2013
New York alderman: Gun advocates are 'tea party psychotards'
Hudson city alderman Dave Marston has received some backlash since an email exchange where he called Second Amendment advocates "gun-toting Tea Party psychotards" and implied gun rights supporters are "unemployed." Published February 27, 2013
Condo association orders soldier to take down American flag
An Alabama couple were shocked when they received a note from their Home Owners Association demanding they remove an American flag from outside their condo. Published February 26, 2013
Alabama city ordinance would disarm residents in event of emergency
A proposed disaster emergency ordinance in Guntersville, Ala., would give police overreaching power to disarm individuals in the event of an emergency. Published February 26, 2013
S.E. Cupp pulls out of CPAC until gay groups are embraced
Conservative political commentator S.E. Cupp announced Tuesday that she is declining her invitation to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference until it allows groups that advocate for gay marriage. Published February 26, 2013
OFA responds to accusations of creating fake Twitter accounts to push gun control
The Obama group Organizing for Action responded Tuesday to accusations that it created a slew of fake Twitter accounts in order to push the president's gun control initiative. Published February 26, 2013
House Democrats pitch Department of Peacebuilding
California Rep. Barbara Lee and other House Democrats have introduced a bill that would establish a Department of Peacebuilding, which would be responsible for tasks from scaling back U.S. military actions to gang violence to school bullying. Published February 26, 2013
ESPN's Wilbon: Academy picked McFarlane because it's tired of blacks
ESPN co-host Michael Wilbon seems to think the Oscars are racist, saying Seth MacFarlane was only allowed to host because the Academy is tired of blacks Published February 26, 2013
Chris Matthews to Hillary Clinton: 'We'll get you in' the White House
Chris Matthews offered his help Monday night to get Hillary Rodham Clinton in the White House in 2016. Published February 26, 2013
Maine city makes deal with bothersome whistler
The city of Portland, Maine, has reached a deal with a man it charged with disorderly conduct for whistling too loud. Published February 25, 2013
NYC Mayor Bloomberg calls for state to copy soda ban
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg doubled down on his citywide big-soda ban Monday by calling on the state to do the same. Published February 25, 2013
Federal appeals court ruling may force California prisons to hire witches
California taxpayers, who already pay for prison chaplains covering such faiths as Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant and American Indian religions, might have to add witches to the list. Published February 25, 2013
Iranian news agency adds sleeves to Michelle Obama's Oscar dress
An Iranian government-controlled media agency has digitally altered first lady Michelle Obama's dress in photos from Sunday night's Oscars appearance. Published February 25, 2013
Texas students dress in burqas, taught to call Muslim terrorists 'freedom fighters'
A Texas lawmaker is launching an investigation after a high school teacher reportedly invited her female students to dress in burqas and refer to Muslim terrorists as "freedom fighters." Published February 25, 2013
La. health officials destroy 1,600 pounds of venison donated to homeless shelter
Louisiana hunters are outraged after health officials forced them to destroy 1,600 pounds of donated venison — about $8,000 worth — that was meant for the state's homeless shelters. Published February 25, 2013
