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Why this libertarian (and others) love immigration

Yikes, you really hate me! Many of you, anyway, based on Twitter and Facebook comments posted after I argued immigration with Ann Coulter on my TV show. “Move into an illegal-heavy neighborhood and get back to us!” “Another libertarian who…

What is happening in the brain of my teenage children?

Raising teenagers is no easy task. Risk taking, emotional drama and attitudes all play a part in growing up during adolescence. It’s often difficult for parents to know what’s really going on inside the minds of their teens, but could…

Rove, Cruz spat over HW donation deepens amid accusations of lying

Republican political consultant Karl Rove (left) and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (right) (Reuters) WASHINGTON – A long-ago disagreement between a then-Republican up-and-comer and a seasoned GOP presidential consultant has each accusing the other of lying as the incident resurfaces, in…

Justices uphold Arizona’s system for redistricting

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld Arizona congressional districts drawn by an independent commission and rejected a constitutional challenge from Republican lawmakers. The 5-4 outcome preserves efforts in 13 states to limit partisan influence in redistricting. Most notably, California uses…

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Arizona’s right to independent redistricting commission

WASHINGTON – In a blow to some lawmakers in the Grand Canyon state, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with Arizona’s system of having an independent commission redraw congressional districts. The 5-4 outcome preserves efforts in 13 states to…

Vince Vaughn is right about guns (and was brave to be so honest)

Things are definitely changing when it comes to the gun debate in America. “True Detective” star Vince Vaughn’s recent comments on mass shootings and killers looking for places “to slaughter defenceless human beings” might be considered controversial coming from someone…

The kindness of strangers: How donations to small foundations benefit cancer research

Dodged another bullet. I am grateful that my CT scan this week showed “no change,” which means that the cancer in my liver is stable, not growing. This Phase One study drug has truly been remarkable for me. It has…

Unusual, trendy and just plain weird wearables

(Jawbone) Most wearables perform only a few functions. They count your steps, show you the time, or track your heart rate. These unusual devices do much more. For instance, one attaches to your body or your bike and shows you…

2016 Cadillac ELR comes with more power and tech

(Cadillac) Cadillac chief Johan de Nysschen has hinted that the ELR might not spawn a second generation but that doesn’t mean General Motors Company’s premium division has completely given up on the car. An updated version is being introduced for…

Rare Victory: Obama administration temporarily drops ammo ban proposal

If President Obama can’t have his way with banning guns, it looks like his next option is to ban the bullets used by those guns. ;Too often, Obama has shown little regard for the law. ;He does what he wants.…