Tag Archives: independent

For winning debate formula, look to Britain

When it comes to debates, the Oxford Union, which bills itself as the “world’s most prestigious debating society,” remains the gold standard. Begun in 1823, The Union, in modern times, has hosted debates that have included such luminaries as Ronald…

The War on Uber

Hillary Clinton gave a speech warning that the new “sharing economy” of businesses such as the rideshare company Uber is “raising hard questions about workplace protections.” Democrats hate what labor unions hate, and a taxi drivers’ union hates Uber, too.…

Women in Hollywood making strides, still lag behind men

Funny girl Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting has been winning audiences over in the hit series “The Big Bang Theory.” Beauty and brains: Hollywood’s successful leading ladies The ladies have got the beauty and the brains. LOS ANGELES – Despite its reputation as…

Democrat Jim Webb joins 2016 White House race

Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb is jumping into the race for president, becoming the latest Democrat to try for a primary upset over frontrunner Hillary Clinton. In a message to supporters obtained by Fox News, and later posted on his…

Unions seek exemption from LA minimum wage law they helped pass

Union leaders in Los Angeles are being accused of hypocrisy after being caught trying to exempt themselves from a new minimum wage law they tried to impose on others. For months, organized labor went after companies like McDonalds and Walmart,…

Challenges and joys facing America’s small businesses

A new small business starts with an idea, but in between that first dream and the first sale there are lots of obstacles. Still, millions of Americans open their own business every year. This creativity and persistence of small business…

Texas high school running back delivers epic message of inspiration

A Texas high school football player secured his place in the post-game interview hall of fame after delivering a motivational speech that would make even the crustiest coach’s heart swell and eyes water. Apollos Hester and the East View Patriots…

Health care’s hidden tax on Main Street

It was recently announced, and indeed celebrated, that over 8 million Americans signed up for coverage through ObamaCare. As the administration completed their victory lap, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) quickly released a promising projection that health insurance premiums would…

Christian band MercyMe opens up about abuse, God and new album

MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard opened up Tuesday about his abusive father and how faith saved his family. Millard said his father was abusive until he became a Christian. “I lived with my father, who was abusive, and it wasn’t…