Category Archives: Politics
Prop 8 Trial Wrap-up
If you’ve been following the proceedings of Perry v Schwarzenegger, the trial of the constitutionality of Proposition 8, then you know that the past 12 court days have been full of high emotional content and scientific fact. From the opening … Continue reading
Thank you, Christopher Dodd!
In a continued move in the direction of LGBTQI civil rights, here’s a new statement by Democratic Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd: Rights, Responsibilities and Love June 21, 2009 Public officials aren’t supposed to change their minds. But I firmly believe … Continue reading
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
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
Gavin Newsom Enters California Governor’s Race
Tell the world:
A Bit More Research, Scott Johnson, Please
Thanks to Techno Cowboy for point me at this article. Scott Johnson is a whining like a child: The Media Research Center detailed the teabagging references in an informative press release. The Huffington Post noted the references as well as … Continue reading
Political Round Up
President Obama Calls for Thaw in US-Cuban Relationship California Unemployment Highest Since WWII Ex-CIA Chiefs Argued Against Torture Memo Release Philippine Rebels Free Hostage Fox Donated Half-a-Million Dollars in Free Teabagging Ads And finally, Ben Sargent’s take on the Texas … Continue reading
Lawmakers reject Ross as AG in historic vote: Politics | adn.com
In an historic first, the Alaska Legislature rejected Governor Sarah Palin’s choice to be Alaska Attorney General, Wayne Anthony Ross. The vote was 35 to 23 to reject the controversial figure, which included 9 Republicans. “I think he is too … Continue reading