Author: Mary Chastain

Mary Chastain

Mary is the resident libertarian. She covers stories in every vertical, but her favorite thing to do is take on the media. She saw its bias against the right when she was a socialist.

Mary loves the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks, tennis, cats, Oxford comma, Diet Coke, and needlework.

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U.S. Economy Only Adds 130,000 Jobs in August

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 06, 2019 32 Comments

Yikes. The August jobs report is less than stellar as the economy only added 130,000 jobs in the month. To make matters worse, a lot of those jobs were temporary jobs for the 2020 census. But one jobs report should not cause a freakout. Unemployment remains at 3.7% while reports from earlier this week showed consumer spending continues to climb.

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Decides Not Run for President as Independent

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 06, 2019 21 Comments

In case you guys forgot, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz had thoughts about running for president in 2020 as an independent. Schultz announced this morning he has abandoned those plans because "an independent campaign for the White House is not how I can best serve our country at this time." In other words, he knew it would waste his time and money because he would go nowhere.

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Actor Isaiah Washington Explains Why He Left the Democratic Party: ‘Something Doesn’t Feel Right’

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 05, 2019 14 Comments

Actor Isaiah Washington spoke to Fox Nation's Tyrus about his decision to leave the Democratic Party. Washington noted that Democratic politicians have not done enough for America or the black community. He praised President Donald Trump's support for the First Step Act, which provides "deserving prisoners the opportunity to get a shortened sentence for positive behavior and job training, and giving judges and juries the power that the Constitution intended to grant them in sentencing."

NYC Mayor de Blasio Only Worked 7 Hours in the Month He Launched Presidential Campaign

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 04, 2019 15 Comments

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his 2020 Democratic presidential campaign on May 16. The New York Post reported today de Blasio only logged seven work hours in that month. Yes, the report only shows one month, but it has become apparent the low work hours in May is not an isolated incident.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrJg-3CRWhI

Democratic Sen. Manchin Decides Not to Run for West Virginia Governor

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 03, 2019 7 Comments

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced this morning he will not jump into the West Virginia gubernatorial race. The announcement comes just after a poll showed Manchin leading Republican Gov. Jim Justice by ten points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AsQh_RwRm0

China Complains to WTO Over Trump Administration’s Tariffs

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 02, 2019 13 Comments

China filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the tariffs set in place by President Donald Trump's administration. The 15% tariffs went into effect on Sunday. It covers items like tools, apparel, some shoes, and a few electronics. The overall value of the goods adds up to $111 billion.

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NYC’s Largest Shelter Provides Homeless Teens With College Tours

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 02, 2019 0 Comments

Hunter College in NYC has been eager to show the students around and offer them an opportunity to succeed....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTah2S7UDYI

West Chester U. Opens Campus Store Staffed By Autistic Students

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 02, 2019 1 Comment

“Whatever the issues that the students are facing, once we bring them into the institution, we consider it our responsibility to do everything in our power to get them across the finish line.”...

U. Houston Won’t Disinvite Oil Industry Speakers Despite Protests

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 01, 2019 5 Comments

Do the students know that Houston is robust because of the oil industry?...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK5GlpBypvE

GWU Chipping Away ‘Colonials’ From Campus After Students Vote to Change Mascot

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 01, 2019 2 Comments

The changes come after students voted to get rid of the Colonials mascot because it's offensive....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuiEkC5wzo4

Ohio Governor: State Medical Board Ignored Evidence Ohio State Doctor Abused Male Students

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 01, 2019 0 Comments

“The information provided shows that Dr. Strauss has been performing inappropriate genital exams on male students for years."...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUgzhneNiso

Tennessee Man Sues Popeyes for Running Out of Its New Chicken Sandwich

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 31, 2019 22 Comments

The drama continues within the chicken sandwich wars! A Tennessee man sued Popeyes for running out of its popular new chicken sandwich. He accused the fast-food restaurant of false advertising and deceptive business practice. He complained the shortage caused him to waste his time because he had to drive around Chattanooga.

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