Patriot News Network

The following collection of articles by various authors are their opinions, inspiration and humor for your reading enjoyment.

War on Freedom

Florida passes bill to make teens pull up pants!

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - May 9, 2011 - Teenagers in Florida are set to be banned by law from wearing low-slung jeans that reveal their underwear.

Senate Bill 228, also known as the "Pull Your Pants Up Bill”, was last week overwhelmingly approved by the state legislature. It is expected to be signed by Governor Rick Scott this week.

War on Freedom

Children denied breakfast for wearing ‘wrong’ shoes to school!

CHICAGO, Illinois - May 9, 2011 - Chicago Public Schools is apologizing to a mother and her two young sons, ages 5 and 6, after they were denied breakfast because they came to school wearing the wrong kind of shoes.

The Nicholson brothers only grab a quick snack before heading to class because they qualify for a full free breakfast at Adam Powell Grade School. It’s something they l

Road to Depression

Gasoline prices are forcing Indianans to park their cars!

SOUTH BEND, Indiana - May 5, 2011 - Indiana residents say record-high gasoline prices are forcing them to park their cars, stay home more often and ride their bicycles.

"They're killing us. It's too expensive," said Luis Loredo, a 31-year-old painter from South Bend. "Sometimes I can only buy $5. Five dollars is nothing now. If I don't have to go, I don't go (anywhere)."

Road to Depression

Oil, gold and silver plummet on global economy fears!

LONDON, England - May 5, 2011 - It was the biggest drop in the cost of raw materials in almost two years, amid negative economic data that showed the U.S. jobs market is struggling to recover.

Road to Depression

Unemployment applications hit 8-month high!

WASHINGTON - May 5, 2011 - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits surged last week to the highest level in eight months, a troubling sign a day ahead of the government's report on April employment.

The Labor Department said Thursday that the 43,000 spike in applications to a seasonally adjusted 474,000 last week was largely the result of unusual factors, including

Road to Depression

About 1 in 7 in U.S. receive food stamps!

NEW YORK - May 3, 2011 - Growth in the food stamp program appeared to reach a plateau in February, with 14.3% of the population relying on the safety net program.

The number of food stamp recipients was essentially flat in February, the most recent month available, with 44.2 million Amerikans receiving benefits, according a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Road to Depression

Average gas price poised to hit $4 a gallon this week!

WASHINGTON - May 3, 2011 - The psychological price-point of $4 a gallon is looming straight ahead, and will likely be hit before the end of the week, based on the rate of recent price escalation.