We’ve all heard about sex trafficking, but did you know that America is among the three highest countries for imported sex slaves and that they’re being brought in legally through the National Foreign Exchange Student Program? People have long seen exchange programs as a good opportunity for students to travel[Read More…]
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Descendent demands return of Apache war chief Geronimo’s remains
It’s good to be the king, or at the very least, a kingmaker. Thanks to the growing power of the Internet, conspiracy theorists worldwide enjoy spreading ideas of the illuminati. Speculative theories need not apply to the notorious Yale University-based student group called “Skull and Bones.” The group is a[Read More…]
Our View-Schwarzenegger might seek post that’s to ‘die for’
Who is Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger? One moment he’s an opponent of President Obama’s economic plan, then the next he’s praising our new president for the $787 billion stimulus package. Arnie promised to destroy the California Car Tax like a “good” Republican, yet he’s reinstated it like a “bad” Democrat. If[Read More…]
Afghani kids learn way to skate through life
I am fascinated with professional skateboarders. These guys “ollie” off of huge staircases, rail slide down steep ledges and maneuver in vertical half-pipes that are 50 feet high. Anyone who claims that skaters aren’t incredible athletes needs to get his or her heads examined. It is essential for these guys[Read More…]
Jean and Chema-WTF
Honest Abe’s Bed-Arnold takes red eye to D.C.
Allowing single moms to burden parents and society irresponsible
By now you’ve heard all about Nadya Suleman, the unemployed, single woman who recently gave birth to eight pre-mature children via in-vitro fertilization. This is in addition to the six she already had. The hospital where the eight were born has requested reimbursement from Medi-Cal for their care, which averages[Read More…]
Our View-Budget angst begs question ‘What would NYU do?’
Once again, students climb to a higher elevation to erase perceived social injustice, while the “Establishment” takes the low road by giving them the heave-ho. Sounds sort of like the opening sentence of some 1960s newspaper story about a “UC Berkeleyesque” campus takeover, doesn’t it? The reality is that it[Read More…]
This Week in Cartoons-Cartoonist should apologize for apologizing
When I was approached with the idea of doing a column about editorial cartoons, I wasn’t sure if it’d result in a great outcome. The initial idea was to pick a cartoon from the previous week and explain its meaning and explain why I drew it. The column has evolved[Read More…]
Our View-Even political satire deserves free press protection
You’d think we would get tired of tossing the First Amendment’s old shoe at you, but we don’t. There are just too many clauses in the wonderful doctrine to slam the gate at the Fourth Estate. The latest offensive challenge to free speech, freedom of the press — and all[Read More…]