Tag: politics
Environmentalist critical of Republican Paul Ryan's record
With Paul Ryan set to be officially named the Republican Party's vice presidential candidate, environmentalists are looking back at his record with a critical eye. They say he has a lengthy record of voting against the environment, unless it also benefits his fiscal conservative push....
At Republican National Convention, big donors get big access
The political conventions this time of year are a time for politicians and their parties to woo and reward the big money that's driving their campaigns. At the Republican Convention this week, and next week's Democratic convention, there are a number of opportunities for the politically powerful to connect....
Campaign sound tracks a big deal for politicians, musicians alike
If you attend a political event, you're very likely to notice the music. It's been chosen to convey a message, one of hope, or patriotism or even of sticking together. And while the politicians are careful about what they choose, sometimes the musicians are none-too-pleased to be included....
Undocumented immigrants in Texas blocked from abortion services by checkpoint
The Rio Grande Valley in Texas has no abortion providers for women past their 16th week of pregnancy. For them, a trip to San Antonio is required, but that requires passing a law enforcement checkpoint. And for undocumented immigrants, that's often a non-starter....
New book by retired Navy SEAL offers on-the-scene account of bin Laden raid
A retired Navy SEAL, who was on the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in May 2011, has published a book, set to be released next month. The book will debut just weeks before election, where leaks of classified information have already been a hot issue....
Sports owners split among Democrats, Republicans; among players, less division
Sports owners and pro athletes make big money. Many of them also give away some of that money to political causes. In some cities, there's a split among owners. Take Los Angeles, where the Angels' owner backs the Republicans, while the Dodgers ownership backs Democrats. Among players, at least in the NBA, there's no such split....
New polls show Obama with slight lead over Romney as conventions near
Mitt Romney didn't get a big boost in the polls after he named Paul Ryan to be his vice presidential running mate, new polls out Wednesday revealed. Romney and President Barack Obama remain locked in a tight race for the White House....
Ethiopian prime minister's death prompts concern over African regional stability
With the death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi on Monday there's some concern that his absence will destabilized the volatile Horn of Africa region. Zenawai, who has ruled Ethiopia since 1991 was a long-time U.S. ally....
As first deadline looms, Akin resists calls to withdraw from Senate race
Todd Akin, the Republican Congressman running for U.S. Senate, is resisting growing calls by fellow Republicans to withdraw from the race in the wake of comments on Sunday where he said women who are "legitimately raped" have ways of shutting down their own reproductive systems so they don't get pregnant....
Detroit voters agree to hike their own property taxes -- for the arts
Detroit has been hit harder by the recession than many, perhaps most, American cities. Budgets have been cut, payrolls have been slashed. But earlier this month, voters in that city decided they would raise their own taxes, to help fund their art museum....
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