Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Islamic State to start minting own money — the dinar
The Islamic State said its leader has ordered members to start minting the group's own money -- the Islamic dinar, which will come in gold, silver and copper coinage. Published November 14, 2014
Harry Reid on GOP majority: This isn’t ‘get-even time’
Sen. Harry Reid said that Republicans shouldn't take advantage of their upcoming majority to "get even" for perceived legislative slights by Democrats. Published November 13, 2014
Obamacare’s Jonathan Gruber in third video: ‘Exploitation’ of voter was ‘very clever’
A third clip of Obamacare architect Jonathan Gruber has emerged, this time of the MIT professor speaking to a University of Rhode Island crowd in 2012 about the health care law's so-called "Cadillac tax" — and bragging at the utter inability of the American people to comprehend its complexities. Published November 13, 2014
Obama a boor? Critics whisper he’s ‘denigrating the office’
President Obama's recent gum-chewing gaffe at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation has handed critics a new line of fire that counts down the number of times his behavior has proven less than presidential and ponders: Perhaps he's giving the Oval Office a bad name. Published November 13, 2014
California maize maze causes 911 panic: ‘All I see is corn!’
A corn maze in California is so large and confounding that several visitors in recent weeks have been forced to call 911 for help back to home base. Published November 13, 2014
Rudy Giuliani preps GOP for Hillary Clinton run: Don’t be too mean
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said the Republican Party ought to start preparing now for a White House run against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, with this golden rule in mind: Don't be mean. Published November 13, 2014
Muslims’ faith is stronger than Christians’, school worksheet claims
A North Carolina mom turned to the media to express outrage at a worksheet distributed at her son's Union County high school that outright suggested Muslims have stronger religious beliefs than Christians. Published November 13, 2014
Valerie Jarrett plays gender card: My critics must be sexists
Valerie Jarrett, President Obama's behind-the-scenes adviser and personal family friend, shrugged off critics who said she had a hand in bringing on the Democratic Party's Election Day disaster and suggested that those who wanted her out were perhaps sexist. Published November 13, 2014
Hillary Clinton snubbed by progressives; Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren on guest list
Vice President Joseph R. Biden, check. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, check. But noticeably absent from the guest list of the annual meeting of the Democracy Alliance, a progressive-minded group that funds similarly liberal causes, was former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Published November 13, 2014
Mike Beebe, Arkansas governor, to pardon own son for felony drug conviction
Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe from Arkansas is poised to pardon his own son for a felony drug conviction from 2003 — for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Published November 13, 2014
‘Duck Dynasty’ goes Broadway: Musical in the works as gays protest
"Duck Dynasty" TV show, "Duck Dynasty" coffee cups and posters, one of the "Duck Dynasty" castmates on "Dancing With the Stars" — and now, soon to come: "The Duck Commander Family Musical," starring none other than the cast of the A&E hit reality, the Robertson family. Published November 13, 2014
Massachusetts town’s tobacco ban proposal draws fire from residents
Residents of Westminster, Massachusetts, are up in arms over a local Board of Health proposal to ban all sales of tobacco products in the community. Published November 13, 2014
Ben Carson bashes Charlie Rangel ‘cracker’ crack: ‘Of course it’s derogatory’
Rising conservative star Ben Carson said no matter how you slice it, Rep. Charlie Rangel's labeling of tea partyers as "crackers" is derogatory. Published November 13, 2014
Pakistan touts successful test fire of mid-range nuclear missile
Pakistan's military said Thursday it has successfully tested a nuclear-capable missile with intermediate range fire power. Published November 13, 2014
Cliven Bundy: Ranch has been fed-free since armed standoff
Cliven Bundy, the Nevada cattle rancher who engaged in an armed standoff with Bureau of Land Management agents earlier this year, said at least one good thing's come of his showdown: The area's been free and clear of federal authorities in recent weeks. Published November 12, 2014
Islamic State’s price list: For sale, Christian woman, $63
A recently discovered and interpreted document reveals that the Islamic State has an actual price list it uses to sell the women and children its terrorists take — and that prices vary, depending on age, gender and ethnic background. Published November 12, 2014
Michelle Obama scores $70K in jewelry from Brunei queen
The queen of Brunei gave first lady Michelle Obama $71,468 worth of jewelry in 2013 — just one of numerous high-priced gifts the White House family scored from foreign leaders in recent months. Published November 12, 2014
Bill Maher: Democrats ‘got lost in the weeds’ of political correctness
Democrats have lost their way, preferring to walk a path of political correctness than proper policy, said HBO comedy host and frequent pundit Bill Maher. Published November 12, 2014
Google ad server goes down, costing businesses millions in revenues
Google's DoubleClick ad server has gone down, and publishing outfits around the world millions of dollars. Published November 12, 2014
Eminem shocks with profanity-laced Veterans’ Day concert
Eminem — a rap artist not exactly known for his family-friendly content — nonetheless shocked viewers of HBO's live Veterans' Day concert in D.C. with his profanity-peppered performance. Published November 12, 2014
