New York Fire Commissioner’s Son Resigns Over Racist Tweets
If you’re the son of a high profile New York official, that usually means that you should keep your nose pretty clean. One thing you certainly shouldn’t do is fire off a bunch of racist tweets about Jewish people and African-Americans. But that’s exactly what FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano’s son, Joseph Cassano, did in his [...]
Michigan Gov. Appoints Kevyn Orr as Detroit’s Emergency Financial Manager
The governor of Michigan decided that the elected leadership of Detroit didn’t know how to manage the city’s financial crisis and chose to appoint an emergency financial manager. And although that has been common knowledge for quite some time, what wasn’t apparent was who Gov. Snyder was going to appoint to the position. On Thursday [...]
Mother of Teen Slain by NYPD Already Lost Eldest Son in Car Accident, Still ‘Waiting For Kimani to Come Home’
The mother of a Brooklyn teen who was gunned down by NYPD cops last week has spoken out for the first time since her son’s murder. “I’m still waiting for Kimani to come home, and today I’m asking for justice, and I’m asking why,” Carol Gray said. “I just buried my eldest son two years [...]
Up to 28% Of South African School Aged Girls are HIV Positive
South African health ministry officials recently revealed that up to 28 percent of South African school aged girls are HIV positive. Responding to the news, South Africa’s health minister said it “destroyed” his soul. Four percent of school boys also have the virus. “It is clear that it is not young boys who are sleeping [...]
Scandal Involving Yachts and Frozen Bank Accounts Triggered Resignation of Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll resigned on Wednesday. Carroll’s resignation came just two days after she was questioned by investigators about her involvement with the non-profit organization Allied Veterans of the World, which operates internet cafes, and now we’re learning more about that investigation. The Allied Veterans company, which Carroll consulted for, and even lobbied for while she [...]
Today Two Congressmen Plan to Introduce Legislation to Overhaul America’s Marijuana Laws
There is a growing movement in to change America’s pot laws, and today two Congressmen, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Or.) and Jared Polis (D-Colo.), plan to introduce legislation to establish a tax and regulate plan for marijuana. The Denver Post reports: In states that legalize pot, growers would have to obtain a federal permit. Oversight of marijuana would be [...]
Glenn Beck Calls President Obama a “Girl” For Discussing Football Safety
Just when you think right wing talk show host Glenn Beck can’t get any more immature, he employs playground antics to demean President Obama for questioning football safety. Beck attacked President Obama’s manhood based on a comment Obama made to CBS news during a pre-Superbowl interview, where Obama said he’d “have to think about it” before letting [...]
Report: Grandson of Malcolm X Arrested by FBI en Route to Iran
Iranian news outlet PressTV is reporting that the grandson of Malcolm X has been detained by the FBI en route to Iran. Malcolm Shabazz, an outspoken activist, was reportedly arrested on Monday while en route to Tehran for a Hollywoodism conference. According to sources, the FBI is refusing to provide any details as it relates [...]
Boomer Esiason Accuses Superbowler Ray Lewis of Lying About Murders, Says ‘Somebody Had to Do It’
Boomer Esiason can’t stand Ray Lewis, and last night during Superbowl coverage, he basically accused Lewis of withholding information in a murder case. Esiason said he was “not so sure” Lewis “gave us all the answers” regarding a double murder case the linebacker was involved in 13 years ago. Esiason did not provide any new information which [...]
Chicago’s Murder Rate Now Outpaces That of Al Capone’s ‘Gangland’ Era
If you want to know how out of control violence is in Chicago, just consider that the city’s murder rate now outpaces that of Al Capone’s ‘Gangland’ era, one of the most notorious crime eras in history. In Chicago, there were 506 murders in 2012, an increase of 17 percent from the previous year. As [...]
