Cheryl K. Chumley

Cheryl Chumley is online opinion editor, commentary writer and host of the “Bold and Blunt” podcast for The Washington Times, and a frequent media guest and public speaker. She is the author of several books, the latest titled, “Lockdown: The Socialist Plan To Take Away Your Freedom,” and “Socialists Don’t Sleep: Christians Must Rise or America Will Fall.” Email her at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.

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Michelle Obama’s idea of Thanksgiving table talk: Push the Obamacare

So this is how first lady Michelle Obama imagines Americans should spend their Thanksgiving dinner: Talking about Obamacare. Published November 28, 2013

South Korea, Japan join U.S. in defying China’s air defense zone

First China declared a new air defense zone over island territories that are the subject of an ownership dispute with Japan. Then, the United States flew two B-52 bombers into the newly declared defense zone, in apparent defiance of China’s claim to air space. And now, on Thursday, South Korea and Japan did the same. Published November 28, 2013

Al Gore goes animal-free with new vegan diet

Just in time for the holidays: Former Vice President Al Gore has sworn off meat, eggs and dairy and gone vegan, said one person familiar with the decision. Published November 27, 2013

Beijing busts up barbeques to tackle air pollution

China authorities trying to take a bite out of air pollution are busting up barbeques – the line of logic being that the outdoor grilling machines release too many “PM2.5” particles into the air. Published November 27, 2013

Pope picks powerful Putin for summit as Obama hobnobs with celebs in Hollywood

The rising power of Russia's Vladimir Putin was in stark display this week as he commanded an audience with Pope Francis — and then forced the pontiff to wait for almost an hour for the face-to-face meeting. Published November 27, 2013

California bar owners fight city to keep pro-veteran sign

A couple of bar owners in California who brought their pro-veteran message to a rooftop billboard said they're engaged in a public dispute over zoning laws and whether the mounted message meets code. Published November 27, 2013

Former Pa. GOP head charged with drugging, raping female colleague

A former Pennsylvania county Republican Party head faces 19 criminal charges tied to allegations he raped and assaulted a 51-year-old female colleague, then tampered with evidence and lied to police during questioning. Published November 27, 2013

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie: Obamacare a ‘train wreck’ a newbie could’ve seen coming

Not only is Obamacare a "train wreck," N.J. Gov. Chris Christie says, but it's a train wreck that even a newbie politico could have predicted. Published November 27, 2013

Michelle Obama sends tweet-out to amnesty activists on fast

Immigration reform activists who are engaging in a much-publicized food fast to bring attention to their relaxed border and amnesty wishes got some love from the first lady late Tuesday, via a tweet of solidarity she sent that told of White House support. Published November 27, 2013

Law lets Louisiana police demand that drivers give blood samples

Police in Louisiana are lawfully allowed to demand that drivers give blood samples in cases in which motorists are suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol — a "no refusal" policy that's sparking legal debate. Published November 27, 2013

Christian B&B owners slapped with damages for turning away gays

A 69-year-old British woman and her 74-year-old husband were ordered Wednesday to pay damages to a gay couple after the U.K. Supreme Court ruled they wrongfully kept the couple from staying in their Christian-based bed-and-breakfast. Published November 27, 2013

Mass. condo turns to DNA to force pet pooper-scooper compliance

One condo manager in Massachusetts isn't messing around, turning to a top-tech, crime-fighting tool — DNA — to bust out pet owners who refuse to pick up their doggies' doo. Published November 27, 2013

Mayor Bloomberg’s anti-gun message goes on holiday placemats for kids

Happy Thanksgiving; here’s a placemat. Now go talk about the need to clamp down on guns. That’s outgoing New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s holiday message to families, with a new Mayors Against Illegal Guns-designed placemat for children. Published November 27, 2013

Americans tell pollsters: Obamacare fixable, but we don’t want it

Botched job aside, the majority of Americans still think Obamacare will work — eventually — and half of those polled believe the system's current enrollment problems can be solved. Published November 27, 2013

Media to Obama: Where’s the openness you promised?

About 40 different news groups have joined forces to demand the White House answer this one question: Where’s all the open government that President Obama promised? Published November 27, 2013

White House puts political nonprofits and ‘get-out-the-vote’ drives in crosshairs

The White House has set its regulatory sights on nonprofits — particularly nonprofits with a political mission — and proposed a new batch of rules that would even prohibit the groups from distributing voter guides, or helping voters to register for elections. Published November 27, 2013