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Jimmy Carter Hospitalized, Set To Undergo Procedure To Relieve Pressure On His Brain

President Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, according to a press release from the Carter Center. Carter is set to undergo a procedure on Tuesday morning that will relieve pressure on his brain. The pressure is said to be caused by bleeding that resulted from recent falls. “President Carter […]

By Effie Orfanides | 3y ago

Former President Jimmy Carter Says He Is ‘At Ease’ With Death

On Sunday, former president Jimmy Carter delivered a church service at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. The 95-year-old spoke about the 2015 revelation that his cancer spread to his brain, claiming that he was “completely at ease with death” after doctors informed him of the spread, CNN reports. According to the 39th president, he […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

Jimmy Carter Turns 95, Is The Oldest Living U.S. President In History

Birthday wishes are in order for the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, who turned 95 on Tuesday. Carter’s latest birthday cements his status as the oldest living president in the history of the United States. He is also the first president to live to 95. According to his official profile on the […]

By Connor Perrett | 4y ago

Jimmy Carter Says The Only Reason Donald Trump Won Is Because Of Russian Interference

Former President Jimmy Carter says that he believes the only reason Donald Trump won the election in 2016 is because of Russian interference. While speaking at an event in Leesburg, Virginia, hosted by historian Jon Meacham, he confirmed that he thinks Trump is an “illegitimate” president. According to a video of the event aired on […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 4y ago

President Jimmy Carter, 94, Is Back Teaching Sunday School After Hip Replacement Surgery

Former President Jimmy Carter has returned to teaching Sunday school class just weeks after having hip replacement surgery at the age of 94. The Daily Mail says that Carter returned today to Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to teach local children in his early morning class. Carter told attendees that he […]

By Amy Feinstein | 4y ago

Donald Trump Reacts To Ex-President Jimmy Carter’s Fall Injury On Twitter

After former President Jimmy Carter fell and broke his hip at home in Plains, Georgia on Monday, sitting President Donald Trump took to Twitter to send his well-wishes, per PopCulture. “Wishing former President Jimmy Carter a speedy recovery from his hip surgery earlier today. He was in such good spirits when we spoke last month […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 4y ago

White House Says Trump ‘Always Liked’ Jimmy Carter Following Carter’s ‘Beautiful’ Letter

After President Donald Trump spoke on the phone to former President Jimmy Carter on Saturday about his administration’s trade negotiations with China, the White House took the opportunity to release a statement that Trump “always liked” Jimmy Carter. “The President has always liked President Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and extended his best wishes […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 4y ago

Jimmy Carter Is Officially The Oldest Living Former President

Being president in the United States is the highest office an individual can hold. It comes with plenty of trust and expectations from the general public, plenty of state secrets, and, if former President Barack Obama is anything to go by, plenty of grey hairs. But what does one do after being president? Go back […]

By Lea van der Merwe | 4y ago

Donald Trump Lied About Claim That Some Of The Four Living Presidents Support The Wall

Another day, another confirmed lie for President Donald Trump. This time, Trump said that “some” of the four former living presidents told him that they should have funded a wall during their administrations, and each man has spoken out to contradict Trump’s claims. “This should have been done by all of the presidents that preceded […]

By Rachel Dillin | 4y ago

Fact Checking Media Stories About Donald Trump At The George HW Bush Funeral

Did Donald Trump really not put his hand over his heart at George H.W. Bush’s funeral? Did he really not shake Jimmy Carter’s hand? Let’s fact-check some of the stuff the media said about the president’s behavior during this solemn state event. Donald Trump is under fire for his actions, or in many cases, his […]

By KC Morgan | 4y ago

Jimmy Carter Calls For Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp To Resign

Jimmy Carter made a personal plea to Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp to leave office, as allegations of voter suppression continue to plague the gubernatorial candidate. According to NPR, the former president urged the Republican to remove himself from his current position, which oversees voter registrations, creating a serious potential for conflict of interest […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 4y ago

Jimmy Carter Says He Would ‘Change Every Trump Policy’ If He Could Be President Again

Former President Jimmy Carter isn’t holding back in his assessment of Donald Trump, saying this week that if he could somehow become president again, he would reverse all the policies Trump has put in place since taking office. Carter made the remark at Emory University, where he speaks each year to incoming students. The 93-year-old […]

By Nathan Francis | 5y ago

CNN’s Van Jones And Jana Carter Call Divorce An ‘Evolution’

CNN host and political commentator Van Jones and his wife, Jana Carter, are divorcing after 13 years of marriage. The Los Angeles-based couple, who wed in 2005, have two sons together, Cabral and Mattai. “Though we have decided to end our marriage, we still love each other very much,” Jones and Carter said in a […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

Jimmy Carter Believes Donald Trump Handled John McCain’s Death Wrong And Criticizes His ‘Deplorable’ Conduct

Former president Jimmy Carter has shown that he is still very much in touch with public sentiment after he recently said that he is not at all pleased with the way Donald Trump handled the death of Sen. John McCain. According to People, Carter was recently interviewed on Fox Business Network’s Cavuto: Coast to Coast […]

By Kristine Moore | 5y ago

Former President Jimmy Carter Still Lives In Ranch He Built Himself, Shops At The Dollar Store

Nobody likes to wash dishes, not even former presidents. When he invites his neighbors over for dinner on the weekends, Jimmy Carter serves them on paper plates. The rural Georgia home he shares with his wife, former first lady Rosalynn, is the same simple ranch he built himself before entering politics. Their two-bedroom home has […]

By Rosarie Escalante | 5y ago

Jimmy Carter Gave ‘Malaise Speech’ 39 Years Ago, But U.S. Is Even Worse Off Under Trump, Former President Says

On July 15, 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter delivered a televised address to the country that almost immediately came to define his presidency more than any other single speech. Known as the “Malaise Speech” — though Carter never used the word “malaise” as an American Rhetoric transcript shows — Carter told Americans that they were […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 5y ago

Jimmy Carter Criticizes Donald Trump For Hiring John Bolton: ‘The Worst Mistake He’s Made’

Former president Jimmy Carter had harsh words for Donald Trump in light of the decision to hire John Bolton as national security adviser, calling the decision “the worst mistake [Trump] has made yet,” HuffPost is reporting. On Monday, CBS released excerpts of an interview, scheduled to air today, in which the 39th president discusses his […]

By Aaron Homer | 5y ago

Poll: Donald Trump’s Approval Slips To Historic Low 35 Percent

A new CNN poll shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped by five points over the last four weeks and now stands at an historical low of just 35 percent. The dreadful numbers come after Trump’s approvals showed slight signs of improvement during a period where the economy showed signs of life and the […]

By Glenn Minnis | 5y ago

Former President Jimmy Carter Believes Trump Could Use His Help

In a recent exclusive interview with New York Times columnist, Maureen Dowd, former President Jimmy Carter has expressed interest in serving as a diplomatic envoy to North Korea on behalf of President Donald Trump. Although the proposal might seem unorthodox — it’s not everyday practice for former U.S. presidents to interfere in the administrative dealings […]

By Pieter Howes | 6y ago

Barack Obama’s 2018 Expenses Will Cost American Taxpayers Whopping $1.1 Million

Former President Barack Obama is said to live a normal life after his days in the White House. However, even a former president requires a lot of security and special services. According to the latest memo, Obama will reportedly cost American taxpayers a whopping $1.1 million in 2018. Many people quickly pointed out that Barack […]

By Viraj Mahajan | 6y ago

Bernie Sanders Brands Trump A Liar: Jimmy Carter Hints He Voted For Sanders

Speaking yesterday at the annual Carter Center’s Human Rights Defenders Forum, former U.S presidential candidate Bernie Sanders described President Trump’s inconsistencies when it comes to human rights and noted his frequent factual inaccuracies. Former President Jimmy Carter, meanwhile, made no secret of the fact that he had voted for highly-respected human rights advocate Bernie Sanders […]

By Hollie Thomas | 6y ago

Jimmy Carter Voted For Bernie Sanders In The 2016 Primary, Carter Reveals During Talk

Jimmy Carter and Bernie Sanders met Monday night for a conversation centering on human rights at the Carter Center in Georgia. The two discussed a number of important topics and at one point, Jimmy Carter casually revealed to the world that he voted for Sanders in the primary, according to the Daily Beast. Bernie Sanders […]

By Rob Cotton | 6y ago

President Jimmy Carter Gave Up His Peanut Farm And Richard Nixon Sold Most Assets To Avoid Conflicts Of Interest

President Jimmy Carter once owned a Georgia peanut farm that came to symbolize him during the presidential race where he defeated Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had taken over for the disgraced Richard Nixon. Even today, his former vocation is sometimes used to paint him in a negative light. Yet, the peanut farm for which […]

By Zachary Volkert | 6y ago

Help Palestine Before It’s Too Late, Jimmy Carter Tells President Obama

The 39th president of the United States, James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, is imploring President Barack Obama to formally and diplomatically recognize Palestine as a sovereign state before his term concludes in January, so says Radio Pakistan. The Pakistan radio station referred to Jimmy Carter’s op-ed piece in the November 29 issue of a well-known New […]

By Kaanii Powell Cleaver | 6y ago

President Jimmy Carter Speaks Out: Citizens United Gave ‘Legal Bribery The Chance To Prevail’ Over Democracy And Cheat The American People

President Jimmy Carter, the elder statesman of the United States, still has a lot to say about politics as well as injustice. Carter states plainly that the American people have been cheated, and deprived of an opportunity to improve their lot in life. Carter blames the Supreme Court decision to uphold Citizens United, for disenfranchising […]

By Kim McLendon | 7y ago

President Jimmy Carter Is The Subject Of An Upcoming Broadway Play Called ‘Camp David’

President Jimmy Carter will be recognized in a unique way this year for is work at the Camp David Accord, where he established peace between Israel and Egypt. He has already won a Nobel prize for his efforts, but this may be even more exciting for the elder American statesman. He feels honored to be […]

By Kim McLendon | 7y ago

Jimmy Carter No Longer Needs Cancer Treatments Thanks To Promising Immunotherapy Drug

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter broke the news that he no longer needs treatment for his melanoma, which had spread to his liver and brain, during his Sunday school class this morning at Maranatha Baptist Church. The 91-year-old former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner claims that a promising new immunotherapy drug, radiation therapy, and […]

By Tara West | 7y ago

President Jimmy Carter Speaks Out: Calls The U.S. An Oligarchy

President Jimmy Carter says America, a once-free nation, is now an oligarchy, and that’s not just his opinion. It is provable, and backed up by the research of top political experts and scholars. An oligarchy is a government run by a small group of wealthy and influential people, rather than the majority. A Princeton University […]

By Kim McLendon | 7y ago

Guinea Worm Disease: Jimmy Carter To Thank For Almost Totally Eradicating Flesh-Eating Disease

A horrible flesh-eating disease known as Guinea Worm Disease has no cure, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be something that is eliminated. The disease is one that many scientists have studied, but still can’t find a cure for it, yet it needs to be treated. In 2015, there were a mere 22 cases of […]

By Danny Cox | 7y ago

Jimmy Carter Announces Grandson’s Death During Sunday School Sermon

Jimmy Carter announced the death of his grandson during a sermon at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday. Although an autopsy has not been performed, sources said 28-year-old Jeremy Carter was feeling ill in the hours prior to his death. The former President of the United States was nearly 30 minutes late to […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 7y ago

Jimmy Carter Teaches Sunday School After Grandson’s Death

Former President Jimmy Carter showed up to teach Sunday school hours after his 28-year-old grandson, Jeremy, died, telling his church he was glad God gave him life and freedom. Jeremy Carter had been feeling ill and laid down to take a nap Saturday night when his heart stopped, according to CNN. He was rushed to […]

By Coburn Palmer | 7y ago

Jimmy Carter Blocked Iran’s Immigrants — Is Donald Trump’s Muslim Immigration Ban The Same?

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been controversial in many ways, but now the manner in which Carter handled Iran’s immigrants during the Iranian hostage crisis is being seen in a new light based upon the current plans of 2016 GOP hopeful Donald Trump. A week after the deadly San Bernardino shooting, Trump called for […]

By Patrick Frye | 7y ago

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Officially Announces He’s Cancer Free

Former United States President Jimmy Carter is having a great start to the week, and made an announcement on Sunday that invites the world to share in his good news. Jimmy Carter is cancer free. The 91-year-old former president officially made the announcement at the beginning of a Sunday School class he was teaching at […]

By Janice Malcolm | 7y ago

Jimmy Carter Cancer Update — How Has The Former President Responded To Treatment? [Breaking]

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter shocked the world when he revealed he had melanoma earlier this year, but a new update to his condition offers some positivity to the situation — Jimmy has not developed any new tumors since his announcement. The Carter Center, Jimmy and his wife Rosalynn’s human rights organization, released a brief […]

By Zachary Volkert | 7y ago

Jimmy Carter, Wife Rosalynn Caught On ‘Kiss Cam’ At Braves Game

Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn were caught sneaking a smooch on the “Kiss Cam” at an Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field on Thursday night. The former president and his lovely wife were sitting in their usual seats near the dugout during a 5-0 loss to Toronto when they appeared on the videoboard. They […]

By Lindsay McCane | 8y ago

Jimmy Carter Scaling Back Work Due To Brain Cancer

When Jimmy Carter announced that his cancer had spread to his brain, he made it clear that he would scale back on his work. He is still a pillar of the community, despite not being in office since 1981, and has a number of projects that he has looked forward to this year. Whether he […]

By Alexandria Ingham | 8y ago

Jimmy Carter Reveals Cancer Has Spread To His Brain

Former president Jimmy Carter spoke publicly regarding his cancer diagnosis on Thursday, revealing that the disease has spread to his brain. Appearing at a news conference in Atlanta, Carter said that he would begin radiation treatment for melanoma spots on his brain on Thursday afternoon, according to NBC News. Doctors have identified four spots on […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 8y ago

Former President Jimmy Carter To Undergo Treatment After Revealing Cancer Diagnosis

Former President Jimmy Carter, 90, revealed August 3 that he had a small mass removed from his liver. As the 39th president, Jimmy Carter defeated Gerald Ford in 1976 and is the longest living retired president in U.S. history. On Wednesday, Carter confirmed he has cancer, which has now spread to other parts of his […]

By Jennifer Ricketts | 8y ago

Former President Jimmy Carter Announces He Has Cancer

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, revealed Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The 90-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner released a short statement about his health situation on the Carter Center’s website. “Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body. I […]

By Darren Pare | 8y ago

Amnesty International Decides To Support Prostitution

Amnesty International has voted in favor of a new proposal that pushes for the decriminalization of sex work and prostitution. During the Amnesty International Council Meeting (ICM), Amnesty International delegates from various nations voted in favor of a resolution titled “Policy on State Obligations to Respect, Protect, and Fulfill the Human Rights of Sex Workers,” […]

By Mohamed Zeineldine | 8y ago

Jimmy Carter Undergoes Surgery – 39th President Of USA Has A Small ‘Mass’ Removed From Liver

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States of America, underwent surgery on his liver. The operation went splendidly, and the former president is expected to make a full recovery within a few short days. Ninety-year-old Jimmy Carter was operated at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, confirmed the Carter Center: “Former President Jimmy Carter […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Bernie Sanders Wants To Take On The American Oligarchy

Bernie Sanders wants to radically change the way we finance elections. During a town hall meeting in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, on Sunday, Sanders announced a new bill that would reform the way we finance elections. “We’re going to introduce legislation which will allow people to run for office without having to beg money from the […]

By Tonya Smith | 8y ago

Jimmy Carter Calls America ‘Oligarchy’ With ‘Unlimited Bribery’ [Video]

Jimmy Carter believes the U.S. political system has become so corrupted with big money that it is no longer a functioning democracy. Thanks to the Supreme Court, the former president believes it will take a series of disgraceful events before anything is changed. Despite still being a year away, the 2016 presidential race is already […]

By Justin Streight | 8y ago

Amnesty International Advocates Prostitution Is A Human Right

Amnesty International is campaigning to recognize prostitution as a human right. The London-based human rights organization usually gets backing from millions of people, including high-profile American citizens. However, Amnesty’s controversial Draft Policy on Sex Work proposal that argues for the decriminalization of prostitution is not received well by a large number of people throughout the […]

By George Zapo | 8y ago

Jimmy Carter Believes Jesus Would Have Approved Of Same-Sex Marriage

Jimmy Carter, as he nears a century on earth, has taken time out to write a new book. Aptly titled A Full Life: Relfections at Ninety, it examines in part the intersection of his Christian faith and political career. When asked by HuffPost Live what he thinks of a recent political issue that touches on […]

By Sarah Field | 8y ago

Jimmy Carter Ill, But Former President Says He Planned For Death

With former President Jimmy Carter ill, his plans to take an election-monitoring trip in Guyana have ended. On Sunday, the Carter Center, his non-profit organization, announced that his sickness required him to return to the United States. In a related report by the Inquisitr, Jimmy Carter believes states have the right to vote against gay […]

By Patrick Frye | 8y ago

Bob Dylan: 2015 Person Of The Year Tribute A Huge Success [Video]

Bob Dylan was named the 2015 Person of the Year by the MusiCares Foundation and the Recording Academy. Friday night, many of Dylan’s friends showed up and paid tribute to the legendary writer and performer. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter presented the singer-songwriter with the prestigious award at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Bob Dylan, […]

By George Zapo | 8y ago

A Different Kind Of Resolution: Read Your Bible In 2015

It’s the way to exercise your spiritual muscles. Fox News is reporting that people have chosen to read the entire bible in one year as a New Year’s resolution. The practice is growing quickly. The movement was started by Marek Zabriskie in 2011. Zabriskie urged the Episcopal congregation to read the bible from cover to […]

By Glenn Brock | 8y ago

Jimmy Carter: We Need Some Boots On The Ground To Defeat ISIS And Protect Civilians

Jimmy Carter says if the United States wants to defeat ISIS in Iraq but avoid killing civilians, it’s going to take some boots on the ground. Speaking at a community college in western Michigan, the former U.S. president said it’s necessary to have some targeted forces on the ground to make sure that air strikes […]

By Nathan Francis | 9y ago

Jimmy Carter Denies Obama’s Remarks, Says China Not A ‘Free-Rider’

Jimmy Carter told China Central Television that he believes the relationship between China and the U.S. needs to be based on mutual respect. Former President Carter later attempts to deny that President Obama meant to call China a “free-rider,” and the phrase wasn’t representative of the U.S. government. That denial might be difficult to believe. […]

By Justin Streight | 9y ago

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