Monthly Archives: May 2009

Obama Picks Sotomayor For Supreme Court

Here’s the big money quote from Sotomayor about the appeals courts being where policy is made, in the context of how she made it. She’s talking about the comparison of how a district judge has to how an appeals judge … Continue reading

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Boycott Nevada

Governor Jim Gibbons vetoed the state’s domestic partner’s bill, saying it conflicted with the 2002 constitutional amendment limiting marriage to opposite sex couples.  From the article: In a statement Monday, Gibbons said Senate Bill 283 conflicts with a constitutional amendment … Continue reading

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Day of Decision

Tomorrow the California Supreme Court will render it decision regarding the constitutionality of Proposition 8. There are Day of Decision events planned for all around the state. Check here for Day of Decision events. Check here for Meet in the … Continue reading

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Police Officer Punts Man In Head

The man was running, realized he couldn’t escape, and laid down, not resisting. The officer came up to him and punted his head like a football. That officer should be fired at the very least, and prosecuted for battery and … Continue reading

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Maine Fifth State to Legalize Same-sex Marriage

Maine Governor John Baldacci signed into law the bill that legalizes same-sex marriage, which will go into effect 90 days from signing. The governor’s signature came barely an hour after the measure won final approval in the state Legislature, with … Continue reading

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How Not To Join A Union

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Shemp Steele to GOP Moderates: To the Back of the Bus

The GOP seems to think that including moderates in their party means that they have to STFU. Take Michael “Shemp” Steele, for instance: Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele appealed to the political middle Friday to join his party but … Continue reading

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Maine House Votes To Allow Same-Sex Marriage

Today, the Maine House of Representatives voted to pass LD 1020, a bill to end discrimination in civil marriage and affirm religious freedom. By a vote of 89-58, the House passed the bill, which will permit same-sex marriage, and keeps … Continue reading

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