Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Calif. senator pushes new student law: Get the go-ahead for sex in writing, if possible
A California state senator who sees campus rapes as quite a problem said that students should have to give formal go-aheads — via verbal or written consents — to their kissing partners to move on to the next sexual level. Published June 5, 2014
Eric Cantor presses amnesty for children of illegals: It’s ‘biblical’
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said granting amnesty to children of illegal immigrants is a biblically-based notion and that's why he supports it. Published June 5, 2014
Hershey sues Seattle marijuana dispenser over ‘Reefer’s Cup’ drug-laced candy
Hershey chocolate makers say a Seattle pot dispensary is infringing on the company's trademark by selling a knockoff of the famous peanut-butter filled Reese's Cup that's called a Reefer's Cup — and is filled with marijuana ingredients. Published June 5, 2014
Washington high school doles out sex toys to award ‘horniest stud’
A Washington high school is under fire for an awards ceremony that left one mother in tears over what she described as the shocking behavior of on-stage personalities who slung around profanity, told inappropriate jokes — and even doled out sex toys to a couple of students who were commended for their sexual prowess. Published June 5, 2014
Chicago’s Rahm Emanuel pushes law to limit gun buys to 1 a month
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing for a new Second Amendment curb that would limit the number of guns a buyer could make each month to one. Published June 5, 2014
Harvard Library confirms book among stacks is bound in human skin
Among Harvard University's stacks upon stacks of books in one of its library is a 19th century edition of the French writer Arsene Houssaye's "Des destinies de lame," which experts just confirmed is bound in human skin. Published June 5, 2014
U.S. says hackers stole data on 16K South Koreans working for America
Hackers have likely stolen data from at least some of the 16,000-plus South Koreans who have worked for America's fighting forces, the U.S. military confirmed Thursday. Published June 5, 2014
Secret Service seeks software to ‘detect sarcasm’ on Twitter
The Secret Service has put out the word that it wants new software to detect and analyze sarcasm in Twitter posts and has asked companies to step up to the plate and send in their proposals. Published June 5, 2014
Christian baker bucks order for gay weddings: ‘I’m not going to make cakes’ for them
A Colorado baker with long-held Christian beliefs who was just ordered by the state's Civil Rights Commission to abide by a judge's order and make cakes for same-sex partners said no — that's not going to happen. Published June 5, 2014
Navy jet smashes into sea during carrier approach off California coast
A U.S. Navy jet crashed into the water off the coast of Southern California late Wednesday evening, as the pilot — who safely ejected — was making a beeline for the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier. Published June 5, 2014
Angry families of soldiers who died saving Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl demand truth
Families of the six U.S. soldiers who reportedly died while trying to save Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl are angry, demanding answers and asking: Was it worth it? Published June 5, 2014
14 NYC firefighters, 10 civilians hurt in raging Staten Island blaze
At least 14 firefighters have been hurt while battling a raging, five-alarm fire that broke out early Thursday morning on Staten Island. Published June 5, 2014
Nancy Pelosi flustered by teen’s NSA query, blames Bush
An obviously flustered House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi tried to field a teenager's blunt question about the National Security Agency — but ultimately wrapped by tossing some of blame for the recent intelligence spy scandals back on the George W. Bush administration. Published June 4, 2014
Chris Christie to receive ‘Father of the Year’ award
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may have alienated a swath of constituents with the "Bridgegate" scandal, but as a dad, he's still tops. Published June 4, 2014
Man down: Queen’s own pageboy faints during her Parliament speech
One of the four pageboys tasked to carry the queen's train into Parliament so that she could deliver her annual State Opening speech interrupted proceedings a bit when — with a reportedly loud thump — he fell to the floor in an apparent faint. Published June 4, 2014
Mich. mom incensed as new law locks out parents from nurses’ sex talks with kids
A Michigan mother is outraged at a new state law posted at her medical provider's office that forced her to stand aside and let the nurse speak privately with her minor-aged child about STDs and birth control. Published June 4, 2014
John Kerry caught napping at Obama presser, alongside struggling Susan Rice
Perhaps President Obama's touted speaking skills are waning? Secretary of State John Kerry was caught taking a nap during the president's recent presser in Warsaw — and National Security Adviser Susan Rice wasn't exactly paying full attention, either. Published June 4, 2014
President Obama pumps iron in Poland
Move over Arnold Schwarzenegger: President Obama traded his golf clubs for some light-weight dumbbells and took to the gym at his Warsaw, Poland, based five-star Marriott Hotel, as captured by photos taken on the sly from another man working out at the same facility. Published June 4, 2014
Washington company offers up new coffee drink with marijuana-laced punch
Mirth Provisions, a Washington-based company, is putting a new product on the local market aimed at capturing the marijuana smoking crowd: A new coffee beverage that's infused with cannabis. Published June 4, 2014
Allen West calls for articles of impeachment against Obama
Former Florida Rep. Allen West said during a chat with "The Capitol Hill Show with Tim Constantine" that the House should draw up articles of impeachment against President Obama over his handling of the Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl affair. Published June 4, 2014
