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The eldest daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening is living as a young man after changing her name. Kathlyn Beatty, 18, is now known as Stephen Ira and is said to be planning a sex-change operation. According to reports in the U.S., Hollywood veteran Beatty, 73, is 'crushed' by his child's determination to change her gender. Meanwhile Miss Bening, 52, who starred in American Beauty, is trying to support her daughter as best she can, despite finding the situation heartbreaking. The National Enquirer reported that the teenager was currently attending college dressed as a man. 'Warren Beatty is beside...

Beatty is, evidently, less of a town than a state of mind. When locals tried in recent years to find the original borders of this 1,000-person desert dot, they discovered an unsettling fact: Beatty was apparently never officially formed with official boundaries and therefore might not really exist -- officially, at least. Ever since, Nye County leaders have been flummoxed over what to do with the maybe-town about 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas: Adopt the borders of one of Beatty's tax districts? Draw town limits from scratch? "When we went to the county," said Harold "Bert" Bertram, the town...

A new biography of the film star Warren Beatty claims that he has been to bed with 12,775 women. The author adds, usefully, that the figure 'does not include daytime quickies, drive-bys, casual gropings, stolen kisses and so on'. Some people may need a little help to picture 12,775 different women. The total population of Beaconsfield is 10,679, which means that Warren Beatty would have had to sleep with every single person in Beaconsfield, and even then he would have to pop in on a number of outlying villages before he had met his obligations and clocked up the remaining...

Ralph Nader has been many things: lawyer, consumer-rights bulldog, political activist and perennial third-party presidential candidate. He has now added a new title to his business card: fiction writer. His latest book, Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!, is a 700-page populist fantasy in which a small group of billionaires and media moguls — led by Warren Buffett and including Ted Turner, George Soros, Bill Cosby, Yoko Ono and Phil Donahue — pool their massive resources to reform the U.S. With the help of a $15 billion war chest and a p.r. campaign starring a talking parrot, the group successfully...

Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny ruled Friday that Christine Beatty qualified for the earlier release date after participating in a jailhouse work program that included folding towels.

DETROIT - Folding sheets, towels and other linen while in jail is a far cry from being the chief of staff of a big-city mayor. But former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's ex-aide and one-time lover testified Friday that she "eagerly participated" in the chores at the Wayne County Jail -- not to pass the time, but because she understood that jail officials would chop time off her sentence for obstruction of justice. Circuit Judge Timothy Kenny sided with Beatty, ordering her to be released on Monday instead of April 15. Kenny said jail officials were wrong to deny her a reduced...

The thought of Sen. John Kerry and a president named Barack Obama loose on the streets of Washington, D.C. sounds like an idea for a horror movie. But it would just be a sequel to a disaster movie that the people in Massachusetts have already seen -- one which stars Kerry and Gov. Deval Patrick.

"People see him for what he is," Beatty told PolitickerMA.com referring to Obama. "Obama is shallow. He's an empty suit. He doesn't have the relevant experience to work the country out of its problems and John McCain does. I've been advocating an action policy to solve these problems and that's resonating with voters. That's why I'll say McCain is going to carry Massachusetts and I'm going to beat John Kerry." The Beatty camp contends that McCain is gaining ground in Massachusetts because Bay State voters are not comfortable voting for Obama. Obama's recent shifts in position on energy policy, they...

Responding to a recent poll showing presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama's lead over presumptive GOP nominee John McCain in Massachusetts narrowing, Jeff Beatty, the Republican challenging U.S. Sen. John Kerry, predicted victory in both his race and for McCain in Massachusetts. A 7News/Suffolk University poll released Monday showed Obama (Ill.) with a nine-point lead over McCain (Ariz.) - 47 percent to 38 percent. The last 7News/Suffolk University poll, released a month and a half ago, showed Obama leading McCain by 23 points, 53 percent to 30 percent. "People see him for what he is," Beatty told PolitickerMA.com referring to Obama....

Some are calling it a big waste of Detroit tax dollars. FOX 2 cameras were rolling as city employees went door-to-door escorted by a fire engine and a police car. As Brad Edwards explains, they weren't fighting crime or a fire. Instead, they were working for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6317458&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1

The embattled mayor, despite facing felony perjury and other criminal charges, continues to promote the more than $300 million bond proposal to improve city infrastructure and services.

DETROIT (AP) - The Wayne County prosecutor's office says it has filed a motion seeking the disqualification of all 36th District Court judges in the preliminary examination for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

DETROIT (AP) - Former Detroit mayoral Chief of Staff Christine Beatty has been ordered to wear an electronic tether and prohibited from leaving the state. The Wayne County prosecutor's office says in a release that 36th District Court Magistrate Steve Lockhart changed the conditions of Beatty's $75,000 personal bond when she failed to give the court specific information about plans to leave Michigan to allegedly search for a job.

DETROIT (AP) - Kwame Kilpatrick, a one-time rising star in American urban politics who embraced his "Hip-Hop Mayor" image as Detroit's youngest elected leader, was charged Monday with perjury and other counts after sexually explicit text messages surfaced that appear to contradict his sworn denials of an affair with a top aide.

On Monday, March 24 at 11am, Wayne County Prosecutor Kim Worthy will announce her decision about whether to bring charges against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and/or any of his staff in the text messaging scandal.

Last week, I had the chance to sit down with Jeff Beatty, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate for the state of Massachusetts. Beatty is currently rallying support in order to offer a strong challenge to the current seat holder, Senator John Kerry. Jeff, who was in town to receive the prestigious "Guardian Award" from the International Association of Counter-terrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP), left me confident that we are putting our best foot forward in November's race and that Kerry will be facing a worthy opponent. Jeff's unique background as a counterterror professional and businessman positions him well to unseat...

The chief of staff for Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Monica Conyers tells WXYZ Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick should consider resigning over the text-sex scandal.

Nomination papers to run for the U.S. Senate are not available until February, but by then Jeff Beatty will probably have seen more of the state than most of John Kerry's potential challengers. Beatty has already developed a cartographer's knowledge of what roads lead to places like Uxbridge and Winchendon, Longmeadow and Palmer. Although he's not officially a candidate, the fact Beatty is rolling around the state in a van with a larger-than-life portrait of himself airbrushed against a backdrop of stars and stripes is a big clue. So are the endorsements from the Worcester County Republicans Club, the Shirley...

Jeffrey K. Beatty, former Army Delta Force officer and CIA/FBI agent, told area Republicans this week that he not only is the best bet to unseat U.S. Sen. John Kerry next year, but that he will soon disclose a plan he says could have the United States out of Iraq "within two years with a win for the U.S." At the same time, the 55-year-old Harwich resident and security expert lamented that Bay State Republicans "have forgotten how to win" elections, and need to volunteer, contribute and vote to reverse their fortunes. Mr. Beatty, who now heads his own security...

Jeff Beatty of Harwich, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, says that illegal immigrants should not receive benefits and that U.S. troops should remain in Iraq until a "favorable outcome" is reached. He spoke to the Republican Town Committee on Thursday night. Beatty is the founder of TotalSecurity.US, a consulting firm specializing in homeland security and anti-terrorism training. He is running for the seat held by Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., a 2004 presidential candidate. "I've been dissatisfied with our current representation, but what really converted me from being simply dissatisfied to where I felt the need to try...

Just 60 days after forming an exploratory committee to defeat John Kerry for the US Senate in 2008, Jeff Beatty is receiving favorable support from voters across Massachusetts. A July poll conducted by the renowned Zogby organization shows Jeff Beatty to be in a virtual tie with the junior senator and former presidential candidate. Zogby provided respondents with basic biographical information on John Kerry, Jeff Beatty and other Republican candidates and then asked “who would you vote for?” Results in the head-to-head competition were: First; Kerry 48 % Beatty 45% (3 point margin – error margin 4.1% = a tie)...

'Philanthropy' Under The Radar The words "Human Rights" always catch my attention, since along with words like "diversity" and "advocate" they signal the Left at work within the Media. The Media Class specializes in the purloining of words for propaganda purposes and surely "gay" is the classic example.   One is reminded of the real estate world in which the words used have a kind of irony about them. For example, in a new development the streets may have names like "Orchard Close", "The Meadows" and "Foxhill" and you know that orchards, meadows and foxes have been eliminated in the...

An Active Freeper, who shall remain anonymous for his and his family's safety, has worked hard in exposing the fraud and lies of a Massachusetts Democrat who has strong ties to Hugo Chavez and a 100% support rating from CAIR and La Raza. See article below!

Among the issues which need to be presented in this election period, is the outright anti-American actions and possible scandals connected to this long term Congressman from Massachusetts, Mr. Delahunt. It is well known that the nation of Venezuela has become a political enemy of the United States. During the last winter, Rep Delahunt openly bartered with the leader of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez to have oil shipped directly to the people of Massachusetts at a cheaper rate than oil normally sold on the market. Below is an article which outlines the details of Congressman Delahunt’s actions in this oil deal:

A rally was held to support the troops on Aug 20, 2006 in Orleans Massachusetts. Here are the photos and the story of some brave people

It’s funny how celebrities who run for political office frequently elect to have an “R” as opposed to a “D” next to their name; i.e., Ronald Reagan, Sonny Bono, Fred Thompson and Arnold Schwarzenegger, among others. Maybe it’s because celebrity conservatives aren’t in the habit of making lame excuses. Actor, activist and much ballyhooed potential political candidate Warren Beatty is offering an explanation as to why he’s been a loud talker, but not much of a walker, when it comes to running for office. Beatty is quoted in Amy Wilentz’s book, “I Feel Earthquakes More Often Than They Happen,” as...

Statement by Jeff Beatty on defeating aviation terrorist attacks: Criticizes Rep. Delahunt for obstruction to airport security HARWICH - Jeff Beatty, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress issued the following statement on defeating aviation terrorist attacks. "Congratulations to the Law Enforcement, Intelligence and Security Services of Great Britain, and the United States. Today's foiling of a large-scale terror plot that had the potential to kill as many as 2,000 passengers on up to 10 aircraft over the Atlantic is a tremendous achievement! “Today, we are reminded that we were attacked before and those who would attack us will not go away-they...

The following is a Free Republic exclusive. Freeper Flightline has been in touch with a family of one of the Marines accused of murder

Actor-activist Warren Beatty had a warning for California Democrats on Friday — don't forget the real fight for the governor's office is in November against Arnold Schwarzenegger. Fearing a nasty Democratic primary could leave the party's nominee weakened and vulnerable, Beatty called on candidates Steve Westly and Phil Angelides to avoid a negative campaign that could fragment, rather than unite, the party. "I want us to win," Beatty said at a fundraiser for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, an advocacy group. Echoing a line made famous by President Reagan, he said the party should follow the GOP's lead...

SACRAMENTO - Director Rob Reiner and actor Warren Beatty already are well-known to California voters if either decides to run for governor next year. Their problem: they're not particularly well-liked. A Field Poll released Tuesday rates the name recognition and images of announced and possible candidates for seven statewide offices next year. Reiner and Beatty made the list as potential Democratic nominees to challenge Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's re-election bid. While neither has said he intends to run, their opposition to Schwarzenegger during the just-concluded special election generated buzz among Democratic activists. About two-thirds of the registered voters surveyed said they...

Beatty claims credit for poll pounding of 'the Governator' By Catherine Elsworth in Los Angeles (Filed: 13/11/2005) Warren Beatty, the veteran Hollywood actor who helped to deliver the first big blow to Arnold Schwarzenegger's political career, said last night that the Terminator star had got his come-uppance for fooling voters. Four days after California voters rejected a series of reforms put forward by the Republican governor, Beatty boasted that his own high-profile eve-of-poll campaigning had helped to save America from the ripple effect of Mr Schwarzenegger's "reactionary measures". Warren Beatty: 'Actors do not necessarily make good politicians' The 68-year-old, a...

This column, and the world, have been very serious lately. Let's take a not-too-solemn look at postelection players. Warren Beatty has been all over the news as the leader of the anti-Schwarzenegger forces in California. He has emerged, and good for him. He's been making heavily covered speeches and shadowing GOP rallies along with his wife, Annette Bening, a truly great actress. But Wednesday Beatty told reporters, "I don't want to run for governor." Which left me scratching my head. This is politics, not showbiz. It has nothing to do with what you want.

I was at the rally yesterday in Anaheim. Mr. Beatty is wrong. I did not need a red wrist band to enter. It was a wonderfully organized event. Arnold looked great. His bus drove right into the warhouse, he stepped onto the stage and off he went. He talked about the propositions and the need to make huge changes in Sacramento. He said we've poured billions of dollars into the state educational system... so where are the billion dollar results? The crowd was full of about 400 beautiful, friendly, civilized people of all ages. The young people were well groomed...

SAN DIEGO - The state's special election verged on a celebrity showdown Saturday when Warren Beatty and his wife Annette Bening attempted to crash a campaign appearance by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Hollywood couple strode side by side to the entrance of a cavernous airport hangar where the governor was about to address several hundred supporters. But they were blocked by a Schwarzenegger campaign aide, Darrel Ng, who told the "Bulworth" star he was not on the guest list and didn't have the appropriate wristband to get inside. "You have to have a wristband to listen to the governor?" Bening...

SAN DIEGO -- Warren Beatty and his wife Annette Bening on Saturday attempted to crash a campaign appearance by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger who sought to drum up last-minute support for a group of statewide ballot measures. The Hollywood couple were stopped by one of Schwarzenegger's campaign officials at the entrance of an airport hangar where several hundred of the governor's supporters had gathered. Beatty was told by Schwarzenegger aide, Darrel Ng, that the "Bulworth" star was not on the guest list and didn't have the appropriate wristband to get inside. "You have to have a wristband to listen the governor?"...

The battle of the Hollywood titans will take to the airwaves tomorrow with the airing of a Warren Beatty attack ad aimed at celebrity governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, according to sponsors. The brief radio spot features Beatty urging people to turn out at the polls en masse next week to defeat propositions on which Schwarzenegger has staked his political future, a sample clip revealed. The ad will be aired in San Francisco and Southern California areas from tomorrow, said Charles Idelson of the California Nurses Association, which is paying for the ads. "Schwarzenegger and his big money backers are counting on...

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will share the special election spotlight this week with a couple of Hollywood counterparts from the opposite side of the political fence. Warren Beatty, an outspoken critic of the governor, and Rob Reiner are working with groups opposing the governor's agenda to campaign against his initiatives. Both are actors and directors who have long supported Democratic causes. Beatty has taped a radio ad for the California Nurses Association that calls on voters to turn out next week and turn down Schwarzenegger's "year of reform" initiatives. Reiner, meanwhile, will staff a phone bank in Los...

Apropos of yet another “will-he-or-won’t-he” media psychodrama starring Warren Beatty as a possible candidate, this time for the 2006 California governor’s race, I’m reminded of that dreadful 1995 movie, The American President. One line summarizes the Warren situation, uttered by Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd, while accusing a vocal critic of playing to the cameras: “This is a time for serious men, Bob, and your 15 minutes are up.” That’s why I wince every time Beatty pontificates from the sidelines of American politics, no matter if it’s preening from the commencement podium of UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Warren Beatty has a message for his old Hollywood pal, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: it's nothing personal. "Arnold's always thinking about him, but I'm not," Beatty said in an interview Thursday night after he'd skewered Schwarzenegger in a speech to the California Nurses Association. "When I do think about him, I'm amused. I've always liked him. But I don't think he knows what he's doing." His wife, actress Annette Bening, agreed. "I think the special election is really dangerous," she said. "It's not personal, it's bigger than that. I don't see it as personal, and I don't think...

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - Warren Beatty challenged fellow thespian Arnold Schwarzenegger on Saturday, telling University of California graduates that the governor should raise taxes and drop plans for a special election. "Cancel it, governor. Call it off," said Beatty as he gave the commencement address to graduates of UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy. Beatty, who has been involved in politics for years, played a senator in the 1998 movie "Bulworth" and entertained the idea of running for the presidency six years ago. Although he says he's not interested in running for governor, he thinks he could do a...

Political theorist Benjamin Barber, actor Warren Beatty, columnist Maureen Dowd, rock critic Greil Marcus, and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom are among the speakers at this year's graduation ceremonies at the University of California, Berkeley. The Class of 2005 selected Barber as the keynote speaker for Commencement Convocation, to be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the Greek Theatre. He is a Professor of Civil Society at the University of Maryland and founder of The Democracy Collaborative, a nonprofit think tank. Barber, who has lectured frequently at UC-Berkeley over the years, said he plans to address the role of...

New York ON A THURSDAY they had the book party. It was a simple affair: just family, friends, coworkers, and journalists. They came to Ambassador Joseph Wilson's house, nestled in the ritzy Palisades neighborhood of Northwest Washington, to celebrate the release of his first book, The Politics of Truth. One thing Joe Wilson keeps track of is his "Notoriety Quotient," or the amount of attention he receives from the media. And that Thursday it seemed to be on the rise. For the past week The Politics of Truth was mentioned in the same breath as Ron Suskind's The Price of...

From LA Times (/18/03 September 19, 2003 Friday Home Edition SECTION: Main News; Part 1; Page 24; Metro Desk THE RECALL CAMPAIGN; Davis Awash in Cash as Funds for Recall Campaign Dry Up BYLINE: Dan Morain and Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writers Excerpts: On Thursday evening, more than 100 people attended a $1,000-a-head Hollywood fund-raiser for Davis at the Century Plaza Hotel. Guests included Beatty and his wife, Annette Bening, Jack Nicholson, Bruce Willis and other celebrities. GRAPHIC: PHOTO: STAR APPEAL: Gov. Gray Davis, flanked by actors Jack Nicholson, left, and Bruce Willis, meets supporters Thursday during a $1,000-a-head Hollywood...

It would be extremely beneficial at this point if we could simply produce the original autographs for examination. This would greatly simplify the operation of establishing correctly the New Testament Text. But this simply cannot happen. It has long been acknowledged by scholars that we no longer have the "originals." They have long since passed from the scene. This is due to the fact that scribes were known to destroy worn out MSS after they had copied them. Apparently the church valued the WORDS of the original more than the original itself. Therefore, the readings of the originals must be...