The FCC May Expand Its Political Ad Disclosure Rules
The Koch brothers will reportedly spend at least $250 million on the 2014 midterm elections — and that’s a conservative estimate. While the Kochs may have the fattest wallet in…more»
Author Archives: Amy Kroin
Police Killing of Unarmed 18-Year-Old Prompts Memorial, Protests in Missouri
The fatal police shooting of unarmed 18-year-old Missouri resident Michael Brown ignited protests in his hometown of Ferguson late Sunday night that continued into Monday morning and afternoon. Residents held…more»
Robin Williams Found Dead
Legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead inside of his home in Tiburon, California on Monday. Police and firefighters responded to a call at approximately 11:55 am. The…more»
Special Prosecutor Appointed in Councilman Henry Davis Jr.’s OWI Case
The St. Joseph Country Prosecutor’s office today announced that a special prosecutor has been named in the OWI case for South Bend Common Councilman Henry Davis Jr. The councilman appeared…more»
Sectarian Upheaval Rocks Baghdad as Fighting Rages in Northern Iraq
As the U.S. reportedly began directly arming Kurds in northern Iraq to help them fight radical militants, a political fight is escalating in Baghdad, with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki —…more»
Small Popcorn: Guardians of the Galaxy Review
Looking for a zany romp through interstellar space? Guardians of the Galaxy fills the void in your late summer getaway-seeking adventurism with a mix of Star Wars, The Fifth Element,…more»
Exxon Mobil Begins Drilling Russia’s Arctic Waters in Spite of Sanctions
Despite increasing western sanctions against Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, Exxon Mobil has begun drilling their first well in Russia’s pristine Arctic territory on Saturday. “Today, commercial success is…more»
HD Video Shows NASA’s New Flying Saucer in Action
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has released a high-definition of a flying saucer test in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Officially called the “Low Density Supersonic Decelerator”, the vehicle will one day…more»
South Bend International Festival Offers Variety of Food and Music for a Good Cause
The tenth annual South Bend International Festival gets underway today and runs on Saturday as well. An eclectic mix of food, music, arts and crafts will be on display in…more»
The Power of Symbols
Symbolism often gets dismissed out of hand as irrelevant. Take for example, the GOP’s over fifty attempts at repeal or modification of the Affordable Care Act in whole or in…more»