Projected birth increases leads Texas to revisit family planning funds
The Texas state legislature made substantial cuts to family planning funds in 2011, which is estimated to result in almost 24,000 more children born to low-income women in 2014-15 and cost taxpayers $273 million.
Obama’s inauguration committee to accept corporate cash
President Obama’s inauguration in January will be funded in part by corporate cash, a reversal from 2008 when he declined corporate donations and capped individual donations to $50,000.
Belize archeologist sues over Indiana Jones ‘Crystal Skull’
A Belize archeologist is suing the makers of a blockbuster “Indiana Jones” film for using a likeness of a so-called Crystal Skull, which he says is a stolen national treasure.
Bill Maher: Carbon tax fixes fiscal crisis, serves ‘just desserts’ to oil industry and Kochs
In a Friday blog post, Bill Maher suggested that President Obama should use the looming fiscal cliff to raise revenue in the form of a carbon tax.
Californians react to Supreme Court decision to rule on Prop 8
Californians are reacting to the Supreme Court’s decision to rule on Proposition 8, a ballot measure that banned same-sex marriages.
Millionaire’s billboard seeking ‘Latina Girlfriend’ is ripped up
A San Diego millionaire’s public attempt to find “a Latina girlfriend” ran into a snag Friday, when the billboard he put up in a predominantly-Latino neighborhood was ripped up.
