NAACP Takes It Up A Notch Against Tea Party

The NAACP today stepped up it’s criticism of what the organization perceives as "racist acts of Tea Party protesters." In an email to members today, President and CEO of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization asked Americans to unify and "stop the racism." From Ben Jealous at the NAACP: We are not backing down. Yesterday, [...]

Federal Law Against Same-Sex Couples Ruled Unconstitutional

From our friends at the ACLU via ENEWSPF: In two related cases, a federal district court in Massachusetts has ruled that critical portions of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violate the federal Constitution. In striking down the section of the statute that bars federal legal protections to legally married same-sex couples, Judge Joseph [...]

Best Unintentionally Sexual Right-Wing Headline Evah: ‘Congress bows to gay agenda…’

Kudos to Eric Smith for catching this headline from the American Family Association: Congress bows to gay agenda, repeals ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ Congress hasĀ given in to pressure from gay activists and the White House and voted to repealĀ the "don’t ask, don’t tell" ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military… And I’m [...]

Rand Paul Says Discrimination by Businesses is ‘Free Speech’

Oh yes he did. From Change.org: As the standard bearer for the Tea Party crowd, it’s no surprise that Rand Paul likes his taxes small, and his government even smaller. But his recent comments on the 1964 Civil Rights Act are calling into question whether the hero of Tea Party activists nationwide believes it’s OK [...]

Relax, Mom: House Approves Landmark Bill to Extend Health Care to Millions (Video and Text)

Yes, I cried a bit. Now my Mom and Dad don’t have to worry about losing their health insurance and not getting another policy because of pre-existing conditions. That’s what I thought of first. From the New York Times: Congress gave final approval on Sunday to legislation that would provide medical coverage to tens of [...]

Remarks by President Obama on Health Care Reform, March 3, 2010 (Video and Text)

Washington, D.C.–March 3, 2010 – 1:50 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much, all of you, for joining us today. And I want to thank Julie, Barbara, Roland, Stephen, Renee, and Christopher, standing behind me — physicians, physicians assistants, and nurses who understand how important it is for us to make much needed changes [...]

Durbin Ready to Pass Health Care Through Reconciliation If Necessary

From the Sun-Times: Speaking at the opening of a community health center in the West Side Austin neighborhood Saturday, U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Illinois) said it’s “unfortunate” that senate Republicans won’t join Democratic efforts to pass a health care bill, but that the Democrats are ready to go it alone. “I think they’re going to [...]

GOP Demands White House Post Health Care Proposal Online, Then Attacks When WH Does

Three cheers to the Party of No! If Obama does anything, the GOP is against it, even if they specifically asked him to do it. No matter what it is. From Open Left: On February 8th, Republican House leader John Beohner sent a letter to the White House, demanding that the White House post online [...]

Pennsylvania State Sen. John Eichelberger Introduces Anti-Gay Marriage Bill

From the Philadelphia Gay News: About eight months after he pledged to introduce a bill that would institute a ban on same-sex marriage in the state constitution, Pennsylvania Sen. John Eichelberger (R-30th Dist.) has made good on his promise. SB 707, which Eichelberger introduced Jan. 26, would add to the Pennsylvania Constitution the language: “Only [...]

Obama Declares ‘I Don’t Quit’ in First State of the Union Address

From the Chicago Sun-Times: Declaring “I don’t quit,”‘ an embattled President Barack Obama vowed in his first State of the Union address Wednesday night to make job growth his topmost priority and urged a divided Congress to boost the still-ailing economy with fresh stimulus spending. Defiant despite stinging setbacks, he said he would not abandon [...]

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