Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Mark Levin goes ballistic on Cuccinelli loss: ‘Absolutely appalling’
Noted conservative commentator, legal mind and author Mark R. Levin issued a scathing assessment of the Virginia gubernatorial race, putting the blame for Republican Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II's loss squarely on the shoulders of party elites. Published November 6, 2013
Doctors sound alarm on ADHD drugs, diagnoses
Doctors are warning that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is being diagnosed far too often, resulting in some children taking powerful and risky drugs they don't need. Published November 6, 2013
Gay-rights activists turn to Fortune 500s to push LGBT laws
Gay-rights groups frustrated with the slow pace of Congress and energized by the recent gains in same-sex marriage laws have turned to the private sector for help in pushing their agenda, targeting the corporations with the biggest punch — the Fortune 500s. Published November 6, 2013
China bombings near Communist Party buildings leave 1 dead, 8 hurt
Several bombs exploded near a Communist Party building in the northern China city of Taiyuan early Wednesday, leaving one dead and at least eight injured. Published November 6, 2013
Jesse Jackson’s PUSH sues Georgia, calls ‘stand your ground’ law biased
The Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition filed a lawsuit recently against Georgia, claiming the state's "stand your ground" defense gun laws are unevenly applied and harmful to minorities. Published November 6, 2013
Twitter faces fire for freezing Obamacare horror story site
Twitter administrators are facing fire for freezing the account Mycancellation.com, which allowed Americans negatively affected by Obamacare's rollout to post their stories. Published November 6, 2013
Obama-tied firm won plum $100K ‘Let’s Move’ logo gig, bid-free
No need to bid. A marketing firm with close ties to President Obama and his political campaigns was given the lucrative job of designing Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” anti-obesity logo without having to go through the government contract bidding route. Published November 6, 2013
Greece grinds to a halt as unions protest economy
Union workers in Greece have launched a 24-hour strike over the government’s ongoing austerity cuts, bringing the nation to a virtual halt. Published November 6, 2013
New Jersey businesses scramble, as voters say yes to $1 wage hike
Voters in New Jersey overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday a hike to the minimum wage of $1, rallying behind the Democratic-backed measure by a margin of 61 percent to 39 percent. Published November 6, 2013
State Department offers $5M bounty for Mexican drug lord
The U.S. State Department has placed a $5 million bounty for anybody who can help capture and convict a Mexican drug kingpin, Rafael Caro Quintero, who was freed from jail. Published November 6, 2013
Brazil admits spying on U.S.
In what should be a rather embarrassing moment for Brazil, government heads admitted this week that its intelligence agency has done some spying of its own – on the United States, Russia, Iran and Iraq. Published November 6, 2013
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits crack use but cites a ‘drunken stupor’
The embattled Toronto mayor who denied reporters' claims that he was caught on tape smoking crack came out Tuesday in total turnaround fashion and admitted using the drug — but said he may have been in a drunken stupor. Published November 5, 2013
Chris Christie sued for banning gay-to-straight therapy
A South Jersey couple has launched a lawsuit against Gov. Chris Christie, saying his newly signed law that bans psychologists from counseling children away from homosexuality — the much-disputed gay-to-straight conversion therapy — is unconstitutional. Published November 5, 2013
TSA union wants to arm agents at airports
The union for Transportation Security Administration workers said on Tuesday that it's a good idea for some agents to carry weapons at the airport. Published November 5, 2013
Mortar shell slams into Vatican Embassy in Damascus
The Vatican Embassy in Damascus, Syria, was hit by a mortar shell Tuesday, witnesses said. Published November 5, 2013
Colorado secession vote seen locally as lark
Voters in 11 counties across Colorado are heading to polls Tuesday to decide on a key ballot question: To secede or not to secede? Published November 5, 2013
Jimmy Carter admits to near-‘fistfight’ with ex-South African president
Former President Jimmy Carter said he very nearly came to blows with the ex-president of South Africa over AIDS treatment. Published November 5, 2013
Congress, Hollywood left vulnerable as limo service website is hacked
A limousine company that provides services to the stars — sports legends, actors and actresses, and congressional elite — admitted this week its website had been hacked, potentially exposing sensitive information about a million customers, including the likes of actor Tom Hanks, business mogul Donald Trump and Sen. Mark Udall. Published November 5, 2013
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews skewers Democratic guest for ‘flackery’
MSNBC host Chris Matthews ought to watch out — he might start earning the reputation as a convert to Republicanism. Published November 5, 2013
Northwestern’s bloody Wounded Warrior uniforms made by Under Armor stirs emotion
Northwestern University’s new football uniforms are causing quite a splash: They’re solid gray, dotted with images of the U.S. flag – then splattered with simulated blood. Published November 5, 2013
