Huffington Post – by Dave Jamieson

WASHINGTON — Minimum wage workers in a handful of states will be ringing in the new year with an automatic pay raise.

As Congress considers legislation that would boost the federal minimum wage, at least 13 states will be raising the wage floor on their own next week. They’re led once again by Washington state, which will continue to have the highest state minimum wage in the nation, at $9.32 per hour.   Continue reading “13 States Will Raise Their Minimum Wage For The New Year”

Pakistani terror video from Tehreek e Taliban threatens attacks on Washington, DC, and New York CityThe Blaze

Pakistan’s most dangerous terrorist organization, the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), has promised it will attack New York and Washington, D.C., in an act of revenge with suicide fighters, according to a newly released video obtained by TheBlaze.

The group also claims responsibility for the most deadly attack in CIA history and the failed bombing of New York’s Times Square.   Continue reading “Pakistani Terror Group Threatens Deadly Attacks on New York, Washington DC”

Come and Take ItAmmoLand – by Darren Wolfe

“…whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain — that it has either authorized such a government as we have had, or has been powerless to prevent it. In either case, it is unfit to exist.” – Lysander Spooner, No Treason, NO. VI., The Constitution Of No Authority   Continue reading “Democratic Socialism, Guns, and the Failure of the Constitution”

Armed TeachersAmmoLand –  by Dean Weingarten

Arizona – -(Ammoland.com)- In an article from wnem.com, when a Michigan school volunteer asked if she could open carry a handgun at the school, the school was put into “Modified Lockdown“.

The article does not say that she was openly carrying a handgun or if she was carrying concealed, either of which were likely legal (depending on the intricacies of Michigan law) only that she asked that the school allow her to do so.   Continue reading “MI: Legal Gun Carry, Ask a Question, Lockdown a School”

Northwest Liberty News – by James White

By now, most everyone who is reading this is well aware of the insidious nature of the UN directed Agenda 21.  If you need a refresher, click here.  Much of the natural resources located within the United States are contained in areas that would be considered rural.  Is it for this reason that one of the prescriptions of Agenda 21 is to herd us into compact cities?  The elite couldn’t possibly want us out of Rural America so that they can have all of the resources to themselves… could they?  You can make up your own mind on that one.   Continue reading “Agenda 21 Has Rural America in the Crosshairs”

califmwrap1222Biz Pac Review

A war of words has broken out over police force in California getting a new armored vehicle built more for a state of war than patrolling in the Golden State.

The Salinas Police Department recently issued a news release proudly announcing the arrival of the armored truck built to survive minefield explosions, which it got compliments of federal taxpayers as part of a program to convert military equipment to law-enforcement use.   Continue reading “New armored tank for town police sparks fear, war of words”

People take shelter Sunday at a makeshift camp at a U.N. compound in Juba, SouthSudan.CNN – by Marie-Louise Gumuchian. Barbara Starr and Antonia Mortensen

(CNN) — About 150 U.S. Marines are poised to enter turbulent South Sudan to help evacuate Americans and provide security for the U.S. Embassy, two U.S. military officials said Monday.

The troops are moving from Spain to Africa, probably to the nation of Djibouti, the officials told CNN’s Barbara Starr on Monday.   Continue reading “U.S. Marines poised to enter South Sudan”

Ben Swann

Lawmaker backs down on “worst Homeschool bill in history”.  State Sen. Capri Cafaro released this statement Friday:

“SB 248 was never meant to be a policy debate about educating children in the home. It was meant to address weaknesses in the law pertaining to child protection. Unfortunately, the true intent of the bill to curtail child abuse has been eclipsed the by the issue of homeschooling.   Continue reading “Lawmaker Withdraws “Worst Homeschool Bill in U.S. History””

Mikhail Kalashnikov.(Reuters)RT News

The inventor of the iconic AK-47 assault rifle, Mikhail Kalashnikov, has died at the age of 94. His ingenuity earned him widespread admiration, but his legacy became more controversial when his weapons were used in some of the world’s bloodiest conflicts.

“Mikhail Kalashnikov’s entire life is a shining example of dedication to serving your country,” said a statement from Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.   Continue reading “Inventor of AK-47 rifle Mikhail Kalashnikov dies at 94”

In considering that these united States of the Americas represent a Republic with an emphasis on the rights of the individual, the very idea of uniting becomes a difficult concept to move forward with, as any collectivism for the purpose of forced change is repugnant to the ideals of independent freedoms and liberties.

Our socialist enemies have infiltrated our country and seek to divide us in applying collectivism.  Race based groups, gender based groups, religious based groups, and age based groups are putting forth the notion that an individual can gain power by joining with other individuals and creating a collective will.  However, if you are an American national of the American race who asserts as absolute your rights under the people’s Bill of Rights, no collective can trump your individual will as no person or collection of any size thereof has superior rights to any one individual.   Continue reading “The Standard for an American National Patriot”

The Hill – by Jeremy Herb

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday criticized U.S. spying on Israel; he’s the latest world leader to take aim at the National Security Agency’s surveillance activities.

Documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden to The Guardian and others on Friday showed that the NSA and Britain’s Government Communications Headquarters had targeted an email address for then-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in 2009, as well as the Israeli defense minister.   Continue reading “Netanyahu: NSA spying on Israel ‘not acceptable’”

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is traveling to China to promote trade with Chicago and city tourism.Daily Herald – by Associated Press

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is traveling to China to promote trade with Chicago and city tourism.

He’s set deliver remarks at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Monday morning and later at a Choose Chicago luncheon. He’s also scheduled to address the minister of commerce, vice mayors and leaders of several major Chinese cities to sign an agreement related to trade with Chicago.   Continue reading “Emanuel Travels To China To Promote Chicago”

article imageOpposing Views – by Sarah Fruchtnicht

A recent college graduate in Washington says he wants an apology after deputies in Spokane County mistakenly raided his home, with guns drawn, giving him the scare of his life.

Conner Guerrero says he noticed somebody sneaking around his yard at night and assumed it was burglars.

“Just trying to enjoy my evening. All the sudden, I see a flashlight shining through my doors…” said Guerrero. “I’m thinking this could be a dangerous situation for me.”   Continue reading “Cop Who Raided The Wrong House Tells Homeowner ‘You’re Lucky I Didn’t F–King Shoot You’”

Biz Pac Review – by Cheryl Carpenter Klimek

President Obama has had a tough year, and during Friday’s end-of-the-year press conference he was asked if it had been his worst year ever.

NBC’s David Gregory asked Sunday’s Meet the Press panel to weigh in on that question, with the best assessment coming from Republican strategist Ana Navarro.   Continue reading “Obama’s bad year: Any worse he’ll need a ‘bottle of whiskey and a box of Kleenex’”

Phil Robertson AP via MailOnlineBizz Pac Review – by Janeen Capizola

For the first time since his controversial comments on homosexuality landed him an indefinite suspension on the hit show “Duck Dynasty,” Phil Robertsonspoke out and defended his statements and religious beliefs, according to a report from the MailOnline who was granted exclusive access to Robertson on Sunday.

“I will not give or back off from my path because you conquered death, Father, so we are not worried about all the repercussions,” Robertson said as he led a “defiant prayer” at a Bible study class in his hometown church in Louisiana Sunday.    Continue reading “‘Duck Dynasty’ star breaks silence, defends statements: ‘I will not give or back off’”

The nuclear submarine "Alexander Nevsky" (RIA Novosti / Sergey Mamontov)RT News

On Monday, the Russian Navy’s second Borey-class nuclear-powered submarine, the Aleksandr Nevsky, has entered service. The sub is part of a next-generation class that will be the backbone of Russia’s sea-based nuclear deterrent for decades to come.

The ceremony marking the submarine’s entry into service was initially scheduled for Dec. 21, but was postponed by two days. Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu was the highest-ranking government official present at a navy shipyard in the northern city of Severodvinsk, for the ceremony of the Aleksandr Nevsky raising her new flag.   Continue reading “Russia’s second next-gen nuclear sub enters service”

Web of Debt – by Ellen Brown

December 23rd, 2013, marks the 100th anniversary of the Federal Reserve, warranting a review of its performance.  Has it achieved the purposes for which it was designed?

The answer depends on whose purposes we are talking about.  For the banks, the Fed has served quite well.  For the laboring masses whose populist movement prompted it, not much has changed in a century.   Continue reading “100 Years Is Enough: Time to Make the Fed a Public Utility”