Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Van Jones mocks Zimmerman trial: Black kids have to wear tuxedos to buy candy
Reacting to the not-guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial, noted liberal Van Jones asked: What? Do black children now have to dress up to go buy candy? Published July 15, 2013
Pastors push pro-Trayvon Martin rhetoric in churches on ‘Hoodie Sunday’
Pastors around the nation followed the not-guilty verdict in George Zimmerman's murder trial with some blunt talk to their flocks on Sunday — many of whom were dressed in hoodies, the clothing that 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was wearing when he was fatally shot in Florida. Published July 15, 2013
White ‘Justice for Trayvon’ activist: Whites now must give money
White activists supporting "Justice for Trayvon" Martin — the 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in February 2012 — say "white privilege" played a role in the event and that whites ought to reach into their pockets and donate to anti-racism causes. Published July 15, 2013
Federal push to lower DUI levels falls flat with states
A federal attempt to lower driving-under-the-influence blood alcohol limits is falling flat in the states and even groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving are not advocating for it. Published July 15, 2013
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood leader says not to fast: You need your strength for battle
The spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood reportedly told members on to quit fasting for Ramadan so they'll be strong enough to battle for ousted President Mohammed Morsi's return. Published July 15, 2013
Rupert Murdoch on immigration vote: ‘Sen Reid right!’
News Corp. head Rupert Murdoch took to Twitter late Sunday to voice support for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's call to vote on immigration overhaul. Published July 15, 2013
George Zimmerman to get his gun back; his lawyer says he’ll need it
George Zimmerman is due to get his gun back — and that's a good thing, because now he'll need it more than ever, his lawyer said. Published July 15, 2013
Israel, Turkey in cahoots over Syria strike: report
News in Russia is that Israel and Turkey collaborated in a recent pre-emptive strike against Syria to take out a weapons factory. Published July 15, 2013
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy faces calls to resign
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing increasing pressure to either explain his ongoing support for a disgraced former treasurer who's headed to court over a slush fund scandal — or resign from office. Published July 15, 2013
18 killed in Indonesia after riot over boxer’s loss
At least 18 were killed in a stampede in Indonesia after 1,500 rioted over a boxing match that pitted two from rival tribes against each other. Published July 15, 2013
New Jersey takes fight to bet on sports to appeals court
New Jersey is hoping to grab some gaming business from Las Vegas and has taken a court case to win the legal right to run sports betting operations in the state to the appeals level. Published July 15, 2013
Mayor Michael Bloomberg on George Zimmerman case: We need more gun control
George Zimmerman may have been cleared of all charges, but New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg used the trial to advance his own anti-gun agenda anyway, pointing to "the tragic death of Trayvon Martin" as proof positive of the need for more regulations. Published July 15, 2013
Greenpeace activists break into French nuclear plant
More than 20 activists with the environmental group Greenpeace scaled the fences of a nuclear power plant in southern France and broke into the facility on Monday, demanding its closure. Published July 15, 2013
Delta Airlines jet skids off runway at Jacksonville naval port in Florida
A chartered Delta Airlines jet skidded off the runway during stormy weather at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, a military spokeswoman said. Published July 15, 2013
Man arrested outside John Kerry’s home in Boston
Police arrested a 29-year-old man who was parked just outside Secretary of State John Kerry's house on Beacon Hill in Boston late Sunday after they discovered him with an open container of alcohol. Published July 15, 2013
George Zimmerman trial: Jurors leave in shroud of mystery, carrying packets of media requests
Mystery surrounds the six women who served as jurors in the George Zimmerman trial, as they left the courtroom after this weekend's not-guilty ruling carrying packets of media requests for interviews. Published July 15, 2013
Museum bans girl, 11, because her wheelchair would dirty carpets
A Georgia museum is catching flack for prohibiting a wheelchair-bound girl, 11, from entering because her wheels would dirty the carpets. Published July 12, 2013
Paris commuter train derails, at least 8 dead
At least eight passengers have been killed in a Friday train derailment during travel from Paris to Limoges. Published July 12, 2013
Pennsylvania girl, 5, saved from abductor by bike-riding boys
A couple of teen-age boys are being hailed as heroes on Friday, after chasing a down a car on their bikes and rescuing a girl, 5, who had been reported as missing and abducted just a couple hours earlier. Published July 12, 2013
San Diego mayor admits he harassed women: ‘I need help’
Democratic San Diego Mayor Bob Filner said Thursday that yes, he's harassed and "intimidated" a number of women, but that he needs help. Published July 12, 2013
