Hillary Clinton Nutcracker News
- Women thrive in political ring Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:00AMAt a recent campaign rally, Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, who is seeking the Republican nomination for president, tried to quash a narrative that some people find too irresistible to drop. A woman at the rally asked the candidate about reported divisions between Bachmann and Sarah Palin. Bachmann brushed it off.
- Was Obama henpecked into war? Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 9:08PMThe press freaks out that Hillary Clinton, Samantha Power and Susan Rice were early supporters of bombing Libya
- Hip-Hop, Comedy, and the Great Kanye West Debate Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 5:02PMExploring recent criticisms of the rapper for being misogynistic and racist
- 10 things to do this week Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 8:49AMChoose wisely
- The Bridge: Jumping The Fence Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 5:29PM*I’m really sick of hearing about it. At this stage, if Black women are going to do it, I’d like for them to do it and be quiet about it. I’m talking about their threats to “jump the fence,” so to speak—to date outside of the race. In addition to talking about how they “need” [...]
- A Jasmyne A. Cannick Profile: Kevon Gulley’s ‘Just Like Compton’ Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 5:29PM*It’s been eight months since Kevon Gulley walked out of Kern Valley State Prison after serving 80% of an eight-year sentence for fraud and receiving stolen property. Having spent the majority of his in life in and out of one system or another, at 34, a former foster child with two strikes and Compton native, [...]
- The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: When It Comes To Gift-giving It’s the Thought That Counts Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 5:28PM*I’m not the most experienced person at gift-giving during Chrismastime. Each year I’ve been able to count on one hand the number of people I shop for. And if it weren’t for the fact that the concept of gift-giving started with the Bible – and I like to receive gifts – I probably wouldn’t bother [...]
- The Socialist’s Journal: WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 5:28PM*Julian Assange has become Public Enemy #1 because of his publishing of classified documents on his website. Of course his defense is that he is merely following the modus operandi that magazines and newspapers have used since the beginning of time. And although Assange is not an American citizen, there are two reasons Americans might [...]
- Jason C Crump: Ten Things the Non-Custodial Parent Should Know about Child Support (Pt. 2) Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 5:28PM*What are the rights of the noncustodial parent who believes that the money he or she is paying is not actually supporting the child but is perhaps padding the pockets of the custodial parent? What recourse does that parent have, and what happens if he or she does not obey a court order to pay? [...]
- Green Space - It’s beginning to look a lot like Chia ... Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 6:44PMA Chia is something you’d never buy for yourself, even though it’s more entertaining than its cousin, the Bobble-Head.
- Green Space: It’s beginning to look a lot like Chia, everywhere you go Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 6:08PMThe Barack Chia green-afro series includes “Happy” (left) and “Determined,” after a year of partisan in-fighting. “Yes, he can,” be a Chia.
- Roger Simon: Obama is lost in the political wilderness Wednesday, December 8, 2010 @ 5:09AMIt was nice of Barack Obama to visit the troops in Afghanistan last week. Commanders in chief should do such things. There was also another reason for President Obama to make the visit. He needed to get out of town. Again.
- Youth in revolt Thursday, October 7, 2010 @ 7:48AMA new wave of young Republicans believe the state GOP is in dire need of an overhaul to better reflect the values of a more modern and open-minded conservative base. How much the party listens to this new generationas opposed to the radicals trying to pull the party in the opposite directioncould go a long way in determining future elections by Alex Sakariassen Chris Greil, 29, brings his hand ...
- Kathleen Parker’s Frilly, Giggly, Blushy, Girly President (and Stupid, Sexist, Tired, Eye-Roll of a Column) Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 9:48PMI know Glynnis already wrote about it, but I’m so irritated by Kathleen Parker’s column cocking her pretty little head and wondering if Obama’s girlishness was making him an awful, terrible president that I have to add my two cents. [PAUSE TO BONK HEAD AGAINST WALL.] Glynnis wrote, “MoDo called, she wants her 2008 column [...]
- Parker: Reflections in a big glass ceiling Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 6:01AMWASHINGTON — Ask yourself: Who is likely to be the first woman president of the United States?Anyone? Anyone?Despite our assumption that a female president is inevitable, and likely soonish, it’s surprisingly difficult to come up with a name.Briefly, Hillary Clinton seemed the obvious answer. For a flicker, Sarah Palin was an entertaining notion — and remains so among a certain contingent of ...
- Women in politics still held to a different standard Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 6:39PMWASHINGTON — Ask yourself: Who is likely to be the first woman president of the United States? Anyone? Anyone?
- Reflections on a glass ceiling Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 10:52PMWomen in politics face a different standard than men. When deemed unworthy, they are attacked specifically as women according to stereotypes we pretend to shun.
- Reflections in a glass ceiling Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 12:10AMWASHINGTON - Ask yourself: Who is likely to be the first woman president of the United States? Anyon ...
- Bill Clinton Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 9:18PMWondering why anyone would buy the “ Billary Clinton Kitchen Tool Combo Set ,” which includes a corkscrew in the likeness of and a nutcracker made in the image of Hillary Clinton ? Same!
- Around South County: Scouts attend ship dedication in New York Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 6:46PMDavidsonville Boy Scout Troop 424 traveled to New York City to act as ushers at the dedication of the Navy ship USS New York last month. The ship is one of three San Antonio Class Landing Platform Dock ships built and named in honor of the victims and survivors of the Sept. 11 attacks.
- Can Michelle Obama save healthcare reform? Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 2:44PMThe first lady reaches out to women but shies away from Hillary Clinton-style policy talk
- U.S. journalists face criminal trial in North Korea Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 8:42AMNorth Korea said on Friday that two U.S. journalists arrested last month on its border with China would be put on trial to face criminal charges
- Questions abound over hate probe Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 2:51AMIn the private room of a big-box Chinese eatery on Tuesday, leading figures from Ontario’s cottage country gathered in a show of solidarity with Asian-Canadian sportsmen. Top politicians, policemen and activists dipped chopsticks and sipped sodas in one of the province’s most ethnically diverse cities, waiting for the commissioner of Ontario’s Human Rights Commission, Barbara Hall, to hold forth ...
- Alta. mother relieved at stolen baby’s safe return Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 2:51AMAn emotionally fraught young mother on Tuesday night thanked everyone who had helped find her baby after the child and the truck he was in were stolen from an Edmonton-area parking lot earlier in the day
- Montreal unable to clinch playoff spot Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 2:38AMHockey is a game of mistakes and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price made a costly one Tuesday night in Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers. The Rangers snapped a 1-1 tie when Price had his pocket picked by pesky Sean Avery
- Heart transplant drama unfolds in Toronto Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 2:37AMThe parents of one Toronto baby removed life support in hopes of giving another baby a chance at life with a transplanted heart.
- RCMP targets Tamil funding Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 2:37AMA non-profit organization shut down last year for financing terrorism paid three fundraisers in Montreal to collect money for the Tamil Tigers guerrillas, according to newly released RCMP documents.
- Alberta economy expected to recover in 2012 Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 2:36AMAlberta is making its first foray into red ink in 16 years, announcing Tuesday that it will post a $4.7-billion deficit this year -- its largest ever.
- Vancouver police extend investigation into runner’s killing Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 2:36AMPolice have extended their investigation in the death of Wendy Ladner-Beaudry to an area in southern Vancouver
- Raptors eliminated from post-season contention Monday, April 6, 2009 @ 12:52AMOne day removed from having their playoff chances vanquished by the Raptors at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks returned the favour at the Air Canada Centre
- Panthers top Penguins to keep pace in East Monday, April 6, 2009 @ 12:38AMBryan McCabe and Rostislav Olesz each had a goal and an assist to lead the Florida Panthers to a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night. The Panthers move into a tie with the idle New York Rangers for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Florida, vying for its first playoff berth since 2000, has 89 points with three games remaining
- Burnaby Joe has 2010 Olympics on his mind Monday, April 6, 2009 @ 12:38AMIf there is any incentive needed to coax Joe Sakic into another NHL season, it’s gold at the end of an Olympic rainbow
- Gordon snaps winless streak with victory at Texas Monday, April 6, 2009 @ 12:37AMJeff Gordon ended the longest winless drought of his career, beating Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson to finally win at Texas
- American Lincicome wins first major title with eagle on 18 Monday, April 6, 2009 @ 12:37AMBrittany Lincicome won her first major title in spectacular style at the Kraft Nabisco Championship on Sunday, eagling the par-five last to triumph by one shot
- United back on top after late winner over Villa Sunday, April 5, 2009 @ 8:23PMTeenager Federico Macheda marked his debut for Manchester United by scoring an astonishing stoppage-time winner to give them a 3-2 win over Aston Villa
- Button takes Malaysian GP for second straight win Sunday, April 5, 2009 @ 8:22PMBritain’s Jenson Button splashed to victory in a chaotic, rain-shortened Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday for his second triumph in two races
- Murray defeats Djokovic for Key Biscayne title Sunday, April 5, 2009 @ 7:22PMAndy Murray has become the first Brit to win the Sony Ericsson Open. The Scotsman used his vast repertoire of shots and took advantage of Novak Djokovic’s slow start
- Maple Leafs come out flat against Canadiens Sunday, April 5, 2009 @ 5:08PMThe Toronto Maple Leafs helped the Montreal Canadiens move one step closer to securing a playoff spot by losing 6-2 on Saturday
- Uniquely Philly Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 7:53AMFive off-the-beaten-path stops for shoppers weary of the usual
- Hundreds at KSU celebrate professor Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 6:49AMStudents, family honor late professor
- Has 2008 proved to be the year of the woman? Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:36AMWomen with political capital have too often lacked encouragement to make it to the top.
- Your lawmakers - Dec. 12-18 Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:06AMFor the period (Friday to Thursday) Dec. 12-18
- A mixed bag for women this election year Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 9:19PMDepending on your political tastes, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sarah Palin or even Tina Fey could be considered Woman of the Year.
- Top 10 stupid gifts from chickens to toilet golf Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 3:02PMShort of gift ideas for that person who really does have everything? Then how about an underwear repair kit or maybe a Barack Obama "Yes, We Can" can opener?
- Bumper silly season Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:00PMSOMETIMES the only sensible gift to buy the person with everything is something so stupid it is sure to provoke a smile.
- Aphrodite Plays Politics With Bill and Hillary Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 6:30AM?Hillary: A Modern Greek Tragedy With a (Somewhat) Happy Ending? merges elements of Greek tragedy (including a chorus) with real-life events to create a screwball version of recent history.
- Ladies of the nightly news Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 1:48AMHow the most electrifying campaign of our time changed everything for Katie Couric, Campbell Brown and Rachel Maddow.
- Sometimes tough, sometimes nurturing Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 9:54AMThe voice mail message is now infamous in Nevada political history.
- Rochester City Ballet Expands Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 10:57PMThe Rochester City Ballet is growing by leaps and bounds. Three new dancers and three apprentices joined the troop, doubling the number of dancers who get paid for their performances.
- The RNC is over, but was it worth it? Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 6:38AMAfter four days of hosting the 2008 Republican National Convention, St. Paul can finally go back to being a quiet little town. With all the headaches, including street closures and protests, was the convention worth having here?