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Ohio Jurist Says US Supreme Court Should Allow Cameras

Originally published as an editorial in the Columbus Dispatch

(ALRON RTDNA) - As the U.S. Supreme Court heard historic oral arguments same-sex marriage last week, a debate outside the courtroom centered on a timeless question facing the top court in the land...

Should the justices respond to public opinion or lag behind as society moves forward?

Tax Day Reminder: Congressman Greg Walden Favors Tax Breaks for Millionaires and Big Oil

Walden’s first priority is budget-busting tax breaks for Big Oil and millionaires who don’t need them and for his special interest campaign contributors

(WASHINGTON DC) - As Americans file to meet the Tax Day deadline today, here’s a reminder of what Congressman Greg Walden is stubbornly committed to protecting.

The list includes tax breaks for millionaires, Big Oil companies, and special interests.

USCIRF Concerned by Nigeria`s Religiously-Related Violence and Inadequate Government Response

More than 14,000 have been killed since 1999, yet only 1% of the perpetrators have been prosecuted.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Ongoing attacks and retaliations by Muslims and Christians continue in Nigeria’s violent, religiously and ethnically mixed Middle Belt.

The violence has left more than 100 dead and dozens of properties destroyed since March of this year.

Benji Downloads Gone Bananas

Fingersoft release their debut game as a publisher.

(KEMPELE, Finland) - Fingersoft's latest release Benji Bananas has already been downloaded over 11 million times on Android alone.

Due to the success on Android, Fingersoft released Benji Bananas on iOS today - and of course, it's free!

Supreme Court Will Hear Case of `Baby Veronica`

“We’re talking about what happens to people who share with us an extremely important identity. And that identity is the identity of free citizens in a Republic…" - Dr. William Allen, former Chair, US Commission on Civil Rights

(WASHINGTON DC) - In 2009, Christinna Maldonado chose Matt and Melanie Capobianco to love, nurture, and raise her soon-to-be-born child.

The Capobiancos had long wanted to be parents and after seven failed in vitro fertilization attempts, made the decision to enter into an “open adoption” of Baby Veronica.

Heckler`s Veto and Speech Codes Threaten Free Speech at Universities

Now, even a hint of vocal opposition to a speaker seems to be enough to eliminate the possibility of that speaker being heard.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Americans used to frequently quote Voltaire's declaration that, "I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

That is no longer the case at too many of our colleges and universities.

FSMB to Award `Pain Treatment` Doctor Scott M. Fishman in Spite of Senate Investigation

"I lost court cases and misdemeanor juries, but of felony jury trials I was successful 105 of 106 times"
- Vincent Bugliosi, Prosecutor in Charles Manson murder trial

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) is preparing for their 101st Annual Meeting.

Scott M. Fishman, MD will be the recipient of prestigious recognition, even though he's under US Senate investigation for alleged involvement in pushing opioids for profit.

Wounded U.S. Army Captain Goes to War Zone in Afghanistan

“Our injuries don’t define us. We control our own destinies and set the example on how to live our lives positively and be inspirational to our fellow Americans as well as an asset to our country.” - Salem-News.com writer James Van Thach

(NEW YORK) - Why would an already wounded soldier return to the War Zone?

Captain James Van Thach, a Vietnamese American law graduate of Touro Law Center, retired from the United States Army in March 2009, decided it was time to return to a war zone on Operation Proper Exit, a program sponsored by the Troops First Foundation.

CSF Reaction to Cardinal`s Appointment by Pope

"We hope the Vatican will be more transparent, not just in Rome, but also top down to the Nunciatures (diplomatic corps), dioceses and parishes..." - Joesph Diaz

(MUMBAI, India) - The Catholic Secular Forum (CSF), the Mumbai-based activists community NGO has welcomed and hailed the appointment of Cardinal Oswald Gracias by Pope Francis.

He is among the eight high-ranking Cardinals to an advisory council that will work towards reforming Vatican's bureaucracy.

`Tell and Compel` - Adding An Economic Lever Strategy To Force Sane Gun Laws Now

Are we left with a situation we cannot change?

(WASHINGTON DC) - In the 19 years since the Brady Background Checks were instituted, despite Columbine, Virginia Tech, Ft. Hood, Tucson, Aurora, The Sikh Temple, and now Newtown—not one law has been passed at the federal level to reduce gun violence.

In fact, just the opposite has occurred.