Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Marijuana smokers sue San Diego, say long drives to dispensaries pollute air
Medical marijuana smokers in San Diego say the city has forced their pot shops to locate in remote areas and that means the drives to and from will increase air pollution — and ultimately, harm their lungs. Published August 8, 2014
Sly Stallone on Arnold Schwarzenegger: I ‘wanted to strangle him’ daily
Sylvester Stallone said his action movie competition with Arnold Schwarzenegger rose to such a level that at one point, he actually wanted to "strangle" him. Published August 8, 2014
George Pataki cites Obama’s ‘hideous’ hits at Constitution as reason for possible 2016 run
Former New York Gov. George Pataki kept his cards close to his chest and refused in a recent televised interview to divulge his White House plans for 2016 — but did admit that the president's "trashing" of the Constitution could prove the reason that catapults him into the race. Published August 8, 2014
‘My Parents Open Carry’ gives Elizabeth Warren’s tome a run for Amazon money
Amazon just listed "My Parents Open Carry," a book for children that cites why the Second Amendment is necessary for self-defense, with sales that were three times higher than Sen. Elizabeth Warren's "A Fighting Chance." Published August 8, 2014
Teacher’s union head to anti-Common Core crowd: ‘I’m going to punch you in the face’
Michael Mulgrew, who heads up the United Federation of Teachers, issued a venomous, violent screed against those who dare to oppose Common Core, the federally pushed education standards: "I'm going to punch you in the face," he said during a speech in Los Angeles. Published August 8, 2014
China bans political news postings on social media absent state approval
China has issued new rules on social media users, forcing those who want to post political news to obtain prior approval and requiring anyone who uses instant messaging tools to first register with the government, using their real name. Published August 8, 2014
ISIL occupies churches, sends Christians fleeing ‘with nothing but their clothes’
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists have taken over churches in northern Iraq, yanked down crosses, burned manuscripts and sent thousands of Christians fleeing with little more than the clothes on their backs. Published August 7, 2014
Former NFL linebacker Garry Cobb: ‘We have to do better’ than Obama
Former NFL linebacker Garry Cobb said President Obama's done a poor job of serving the African-American community, as have most Democrats. Published August 7, 2014
Kanye West likens celebrities dodging paparazzi to civil rights struggle
Rap artist Kanye West said celebrities have it tough dodging paparazzi — almost as tough as blacks had it while struggling for civil rights in the 1960s. Published August 7, 2014
Golfers swing clubs, fists in fight over rules
Two golfers playing a Pennsylvania course left in handcuffs after an argument over game rules led to a fight in which one was hit with a golf club. Published August 7, 2014
Saudi anchor sparks fire for delivering newscast absent hijab
A reporter for the state-run Ekhbariya television station in Saudi Arabia sparked quite a scandal after she appeared on air and delivered her newscast -- minus the head covering. Published August 7, 2014
Rudy Giuliani knocks Jimmy Carter for embrace of Hamas: ‘Totally mind-boggling’
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani called Jimmy Carter's seeming reach-out to Hamas baffling and said the former president ought to turn back from his push to get the United States to recognize the terror group as a simple political organization. Published August 7, 2014
Michelle Obama gushes on Laura Bush as ‘role model and a friend’
First lady Michelle Obama only had the kindest of words to say about Laura Bush during a recent stage appearance to empower women in Africa, outright calling the former White House figure a "friend," despite political differences. Published August 7, 2014
Juan Williams slammed for dismissing jailed Marine in Mexico as not ‘serious’
Former Rep. Allen West had some harsh words of criticism for Fox News commentator Juan Williams, saying the pundit ought to apologize for dismissing the Mexico jailing of U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi as politically insignificant. Published August 7, 2014
Russians mock Obama with racist birthday message projected on U.S. Embassy
In further evidence of the faltering of Russian-American relations, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow was lit up for a brief period with birthday wishes for President Obama — that came with racist slants. Published August 7, 2014
Netanyahu asks U.S. to help Israel avoid war crime charge at ICC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to the United States for help with the public relations battle that's accompanying the trade of rocket fire with Hamas, and asked lawmakers to counter claims that the Jewish nation is committing war crimes when bombing Gaza. Published August 7, 2014
Herman Cain insists tea party ‘is still very strong’
Former Republican candidate and one-time presidential hopeful Herman Cain — who's political star fell on the heels of adultery and sexual harassment allegations — says the tea party movement that he helps lead is far from ended. Published August 7, 2014
U.S. soldier: Army tossed me for opposing Obama, serving Chick-fil-A
A U.S. Army Band member said the Army threw him from its ranks because he drove a car with anti-Obama bumper stickers, read books by conservative radio host Sean Hannity and served sandwiches from the Christian-based Chick-fil-A chain at his party. Published August 7, 2014
Obamacare exemptions to grow to 25M by 2016: report
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office finds that the number of those who don't have to pay fines to opt out of Obamacare — the exempted class — is going to hit 25 million by 2016. Published August 7, 2014
Hawaii braces for first direct hurricane hit in 22 years
Hawaiians are buying up supplies and boarding up windows, preparing for the first direct hit of a hurricane in 22 years. Published August 7, 2014
