Posts Tagged ‘Massachusetts’

Romney’s “homosexual problem”

by Jack Minor –   While Mitt Romney may be the presumptive GOP nominee for president, he still has credibility issues with evangelical and conservative voters and a statement of over the weekend did nothing to help assuage their concerns. Romney has stated publicly on multiple occasions that he supports traditional marriage between a man and a [...]

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Massachusetts school learns, “don’t mess with God”

by Jack Minor –   A Massachusetts elementary school that believed it would prevent people from being offended by removing the word, “God” from a well-known patriotic anthem written by Lee Greenwood achieved just the opposite result. The Stall Brook school in Bellingham, Massachusetts wanted to replace the phrase “God bless the USA,” which is [...]

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Evangelicals looking for reason to vote for Romney

by Peter Grady –   Now that Rick Santorum has dropped out of the presidential race, Christian conservatives and evangelicals are now slowly beginning to rally behind Mitt Romney based on their shared opposition to the current occupier of the White House. In one sign of coalescing support from Christian conservatives, the National Organization for [...]

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Religious voters key to Santorum’s southern victories

by Peter Grady – Demographics in yesterday’s primaries in Alabama and Mississippi reveal a sharp difference in the level of ideological support for the candidates. Presidential candidate Rick Santorum received a huge lead among voters in both states among voters who were seeking a candidate who was a real conservative and had strong moral character [...]

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Evangelical vote tightens as Perry drops out, endorses Gingrich

Could pose problems for Romney as decision narrows conservative candidates in race  by Jack Minor – Texas Governor Rick Perry announced today that he is dropping out of the race and will be endorsing former House speaker Newt Gingrich. In a press conference in Charleston, South Carolina Perry said, “”I have come to the conclusion [...]

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Romney unilaterally implemented “gay” marriage in Massachusetts

Same-sex marriage still not legal in state by Jack Minor – While Massachusetts is credited as the first state to permit “gay” marriages, a researcher into the issue has said the state never actually legalized the practice. During the recent Republican debates, Romney comes across as a skilled debater and establishment Republicans laud him as [...]

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Presidential Candidates as Tea Party Darlings

by Dr. Michelle Bellini  – First, there was Senator Jim DeMint (South Carolina) – if he was not a darling, he was the “original.” Then, it was former Governor Sarah Palin (former Alaska Governor and VP Candidate). Next came former Senator Rick Santorum (South Carolina). Then, Representative Michele Bachman (Minessota). Now, it is Gov. Rick [...]

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School district petitions legislature to opt out of common education standards

Critics say plan allows federal government to plan curriculum by Jack Minor   A Massachusetts school committee has petitioned their legislature to opt out of Federal education standards which most states have adopted in attempt to get federal funding during lean budget times.   The Tantasqua Regional School Committee, the equivalent of our local Board [...]

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Ballot 2010 – Part 4: Pending Amendments

Story by Jack Minor In our previous series on the ballot initiatives for this November we have discussed the amendments placed on the ballot by the legislature and Amendment 62. At the time of this article there are two amendments that are still awaiting approval for the ballot. They are the Health Care Amendment and [...]

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Colorado Ballot 2010 – The Initiatives

Part 1: Legislative attempts to restrict citizen participation  By Jack Minor This election year Colorado voters will have a variety of amendments that will reduce taxes and muzzle legislators’ ability to raise taxes. Several other issues will be decided as well, including whether an individual in the womb is a person. In many instances, voters [...]

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Michael P. “Mike” Campbell

Michael P. “Mike” Campbell, 55, of Greeley, died April 21, 2010.  Mike was born December 7, 1954 to Paul E. and Agnes Lorraine (Walker) Campbell in Durango, Colorado. Mike graduated from Brighton High School in 1972 and after graduation he lived in Boulder for 20 years. He worked in carpentry trades, had an I.T. background, [...]

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Karolynn May (Martin) Hansell

Karolynn May (Martin) Hansell October 3, 1953 – April 10, 2010 Karolynn May (Martin) Hansell, 56, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 at her home in Loveland.  She was born on October 3, 1953 in Greeley, to Raymond D. and Frances S. (Ewing) Martin. She married Larry Hansell in 1979, they later divorced. Karolynn grew up [...]

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Karolynn May (Martin) Hansell

Karolynn May (Martin) Hansell October 3, 1953 – April 10, 2010 Karolynn May (Martin) Hansell, 56, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 at her home in Loveland.  She was born on October 3, 1953 in Greeley, to Raymond D. and Frances S. (Ewing) Martin. She married Larry Hansell in 1979, they later divorced. Karolynn grew up [...]

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