The Westboro Baptist Church is stirring up controversy again, this time threatening to picket the memorial services for firefighters who lost their lives in last week’s fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, Texas. Without specifically naming the WBC, McLennon Country Sheriff Parnell McNamara addressed rumors of protests, saying the following: “We’ve been made […]
After hearing that Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest in front of their concert in Kansas City, rock band the Foo Fighters hit back with their own counter-protest- riding through the city on a pickup truck blasting Rick Astley’s Rick Roll anthem “Never Gonna Give You Up”, on Friday, August 21, 2015 Drummer Taylor Hawkins […]
The Pennsylvania House approved a bill on Tuesday preventing coverage for most abortions under the insurance marketplace being set up as part of the federal health care overhaul in the state. During hours of heated debate, Democratic opposition to the measure characterized it as a needless risk to women’s health. Rep. Brian Sims (D) gave […]
Contrary to police reports, David Henneberry said the discovery of blood had nothing to do with his inspection of the boat. Rather, he had been concerned about two pads that had fallen from under the shrink wrap he had placed to protect his boat for the winter that ultimately led to the discovery. He said he […]
Improvised explosive devices have been used in almost every terrorist attack that has taken place in the last forty years. The threat is real. We are vulnerable. But awareness, preparedness, and planning can make a real difference in making our public spaces safe and secure. The first line of defense is you. Establish and rehearse […]