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While reading coverage of the backlash over the pope quoting a 14th century Christian emperor, I found a very interesting quote from a Pakistan spokeswoman: “Anyone who describes Islam as a religion as intolerant encourages violence,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam said. Statements should not be made that offend Islam because it will incite violence? Violence over comments you disagree with does not sound like tolerance to me. Here is what the pope said:“The emperor comes... Read More→

Nutrition experts have determined based on a number of studies that parents are primarily responsible for rising childhood obesity rates. But what about the consenus that Spongebob, McDonald’s and Oreos were responsible? Is this not all the fault of greedy corporate executives? Are these experts actually saying that the people who buy the food for the children may be the culprit? Do adults actually have the power to tell a 6 year-old no when they want soda for breakfast? Is it possible that... Read More→

The likelihood that former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage was the first to leak Valerie Plame’s name has become so clear that even The New York Times is reporting that he is probably the source. The Wall Street Journal editorializes today on how disloyalty in the administration may have played a role in keeping this information from top Bush officials and suggests Patrick Fitzgerald may have played into the administration critics theory that the Bush administration was gunning to out... Read More→

Legislation that would create a searchable database of federal funding recipients (s.2590) has been held up in the Senate by a secret hold, an informal Senate procedure that allows members to anonymously delay legislation. The bill had widespread bipartisan support and seemed likely to pass before the anonymous Senator interfered. So who is this anonymous Senator that is barring better transparency from our government? And what does he/she have to hide? Porkbusters.org has posted a suspect list and... Read More→

Last week, media touted the lasted breakthrough in stem cell research – a method that promised to extract stem cells without destroying the embryo – as the long sought answer to the stem cell debate. Unfortunately, they only read ACT’s press release and neglected to actually read the research. In the current issue of The Weekly Standard, Wesley J. Smith discusses the media’s failure to fact check in ‘Science by Press Release’. Now that the truth has come to light, some mainstream media... Read More→

After three years of stalling, the morning-after pill Plan B has finally been approved for over-the-counter sales to women 18 and over. Though there is not much that we can give Hillary Clinton credit for, it appears that the hold she placed on the nomination of the acting FDA director may have finally spurred a decision from the agency. It hurts to say this, but Clinton has actually done something I approve of. Now that she has shown she is capable of accomplishing something in the Senate, maybe... Read More→

We will be collecting donations at our August Meeting for a care package to send to the troops in September. The theme is Campers Delight (sunblock, trail mix, bug spray, Gatorade mix etc). Some of the most commonly requested items are:TamponsBeef JerkySunscreenDrink Mixes (crystal light, Gatorade)Lip BalmTrail MixDeodorantGranola bars Donations can be brought to the monthly meetings or arranged through the committee. Please email the committee at community@nyyrc.com with any questions or to schedule... Read More→

The NYYRC is proud to welcome Special GuestRepublican National CommitteeChairman Ken MehlmanTo Our August General Monthly MeetingThursday – August 17, 2006The Union League Club38 East 37th Street – btwn Park & Madison Avenues Meeting starts promptly at 7 pm and we’d like to give Chairman Mehlman a big NYC GOP welcome as we gear up for a final election push! NYYRC meetings are free & open to the public. This event is closed to the press. RSVP Required to Attend: RSVP@NYYRC.COM Business... Read More→

For Immediate Release July 19, 2006Contact: Jen Saunders, Public Relations ChairE-mail: pr@nyyrc.com THE NEW YORK YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB, INC. WELCOMESWILLIAM W. BEACH OF THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION TO JULY GENERAL MEETING New York, NY – The New York Young Republican Club will hold our July monthly meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2006. Our featured speaker will be William W. Beach, director of Center for Data Analysis (CDA) at The Heritage Foundation. Mr. Beach serves as the director of the CDA at... Read More→

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jen SaundersEmail: pr@nyyrc.com MEDIA ADVISORY: THE NEW YORK YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB, INC.HOLDS 94th ANNUAL DINNER New York, NY (June 21, 2006) The New York Young Republican Club will host their 94th Annual Dinner on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. The Honorable Roy M. Goodman and Major William Colon, United States Army Reserves, will be honored. Curtis Sliwa will serve as Master of Cermonies. The event will be held at Battery Gardens, opposite 17 State Street in Battery Park.... Read More→