Category Archives: Politics

A Touching Story on Passing on Holocaust Tattoos to Next Generation

Posted on November 30, 2012 by thehopeblog

I know the title of this story is weird, and I thought so too until I read this article from a German Newspaper. Be prepared to grab the kleenex, it’s very touching… Soon, there will no longer be any living … Continue reading →

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Free the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum

Posted on November 24, 2012 by thehopeblog

The Amsterdam Tattoo Museum is the first museum that is totally dedicated to tattooing. It shows the world’s largest Tattoo collection, collected by Henk ‘Hanky Panky’ Schiffmacher. Right in the heart of the Red Light District Hanky Panky has been … Continue reading →

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David Letterman’s Top 10 dedicated to “Romney/Ryan Tattoo Guy”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by thehopeblog

The election may be over, but not for pro-wrestler Eric Hartsburg. Eric offered on e-bay to tattoo his face to the highest bidder on eBay and got $15,000 to put the Romney-Ryan logo on his temple. He’s been getting a … Continue reading →

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Czech Republic could elect First Tattooed President

Posted on September 26, 2012 by thehopeblog

Vladimir Franz, 53, is a Czech drama professor, a talented painter and a prolific opera and theater composer. But Franz wants to move out of the arts and into politics. If he can win his longshot bid to become president … Continue reading →

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Arizona Supreme Court Rules that Tattoos are “Freedom of Expression”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by thehopeblog

Tattoos are a form of expression protected by the First Amendment, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled in an opinion in favor of a couple who sought to open a tattooing business. The decision conflicts with other court decisions that … Continue reading →

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Man gets jail time and 200 lashes for tattooing women in Saudi Arabia

Posted on July 17, 2012 by thehopeblog

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — A Lebanese man nicknamed the “tattoo king” has been sentenced to one year in prison and 200 lashes in the conservative Muslim kingdom, a Saudi newspaper reported on Tuesday. “Investigations revealed the Lebanese had been practicing … Continue reading →

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CNN asks, “How young is too young for a tattoo?”

Posted on July 10, 2012 by thehopeblog

CNN — Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s 11-year-old daughter, Willow, was recently given a tongue-lashing on social media after posting a picture of herself sporting a tongue piercing on Instagram. asapniceee: “She is too young for such a provocative piercing. Why … Continue reading →

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Osaka Mayor tells employees to remove tattoos or find another job

Posted on May 17, 2012 by thehopeblog

We reported earlier on how a Japanese government surveyed employees about their tattoos, and now we are sad to say that those surveys and now being used to give employees the pink slip. The Guardian is reporting that the Mayor of Osaka is … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Senate and House pass new Tattoo Law

Posted on May 16, 2012 by thehopeblog

We reported earlier on a Webster, MA law that was passed to allow 14-year olds to get tattooed in order to prevent them from getting tattooed by scratchers – which makes no fuckin sense at all. Well, now Nashville, TN … Continue reading →

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“No Ink” rule could cost Ireland beauty queen the “Miss World” title

Posted on May 9, 2012 by thehopeblog

A tattoo of a crucifix on her ankle could stand in the way of the new Miss Ireland’s world title hopes. The first runner up in the competition, Antrim’s Rebecca Maguire, was awarded the title last week after the original … Continue reading →

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