Amanda Winkler

Christian Post Reporter

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  • Alabama County Files for Bankruptcy; Biggest in US History

    Jefferson County of Alabama filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, making it the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.

  • Air Force Dumped War Dead Remains in Landfill

    The Air Force acknowledged on Tuesday that between 2003 and 2008 the Dover Air Force Base mortuary had practiced a burial procedure for some of America’s war dead that many find to be unjust. Portions of troops’ bodies were cremated and then disposed of in a landfill in Virginia, unknown to the surviving family members.

  • Cain's Accusers May Appear in Joint Press Conference

    Cain's Accusers May Appear in Joint Press Conference

    On the eve of the latest GOP debate round Wednesday night, a lawyer for one of Herman Cain’s accusers is trying to organize a joint press conference for this week on Cain’s alleged sexual improprieties.

  • Election Day Reveals Voters Not as Ready for Change as Parties Indicate

    Election Day Reveals Voters Not as Ready for Change as Parties Indicate

    Tuesday’s voting day revealed that for all the anxiety surrounding the economy and current state of affairs in the country, voters declined to throw state and local incumbents out of power. They did, however, have one overarching statement to make to the government: Get out of the way.

  • Obama, French President Snub Israeli Prime Minister

    In a technical gaffe, President Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy were overheard by journalists at last week’s G20 summit in Cannes slamming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conversation was meant to be private but their microphones were left on and Sarkozy was noted to have called Netanyahu a “liar.”

  • Conservative Women Call Media Attacks on Cain's Accuser Unfair

    Conservative Women Call Media Attacks on Cain's Accuser Unfair

    After the recent allegations of sexual harassment bubbled up, Cain’s beginning to see a slip in poll numbers. What has yet to be determined though is how much the sexual harassment allegations will affect conservative women’s support for Cain.

  • Cain's Race Card

    Cain's Race Card

    GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain, the only conservative black man running for 2012, built his campaign on the idea that race doesn’t matter in the Republican Party. Seemingly, however, liberal pundits argue that when the media reports on allegations not in Cain’s favor, race is very important.

  • Iran's Growing Influence in Middle East Is Aided by US, Says Expert

    Iran's Growing Influence in Middle East Is Aided by US, Says Expert

    President Obama’s announcement last month that all U.S. troops in Iraq would be brought home by December was met with enthusiasm by war weary Americans – and the Iranian government. Upon the announcement of a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been flexing Iranian muscle in the vulnerable Middle East region, causing the West great concern of how an Iranian influenced Iraq will shape the future dynamics of the Middle East.

  • Amid Scandal, Cain Support Remains High

    Amid Scandal, Cain Support Remains High

    GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain has had a busy week responding to allegations of sexual misconduct. Despite the controversy, Cain’s support among the GOP base remains fairly strong.

  • Mich. Senator: Protect All Students From Bullying, Not Just LGBT

    Mich. Senator: Protect All Students From Bullying, Not Just LGBT

    The Michigan Senate passed a bill Wednesday that requires schools to develop anti-bullying policies and programs. However, the state Democrats are fired up about the bill’s “religious exception” clause, saying that bullies now have an excuse to get away with tormenting their fellow classmates.