Politico: "The vote was 245 to 189, and unanimous GOP opposition gave the vote the same partisan feel of the March vote to pass the law, … [Read more...] about House Votes 245-189 to Repeal Health Care Reform
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IGLHRC Calls on Iran to Decriminalize Same-Sex Activity, Annul Any Execution Orders
As a follow-up to reports yesterday that two men were to be executed by stoning in Iran, the IGLHRC has released the following statement: The … [Read more...] about IGLHRC Calls on Iran to Decriminalize Same-Sex Activity, Annul Any Execution Orders
Legislation Introduced to Invalidate Same-Sex Marriage in Iowa
Marriage equality is being challenged in the Iowa legislature, the Iowa Independent reports: A constitutional amendment that would mandate that … [Read more...] about Legislation Introduced to Invalidate Same-Sex Marriage in Iowa
Watch: Hypocrite House Republicans Explain Why They Won’t Be Giving Up Their Govt-Sponsored Health Care
Think Progress caught up with some GOP House members who are for repealing health care reform but refuse to give up their government-sponsored health … [Read more...] about Watch: Hypocrite House Republicans Explain Why They Won’t Be Giving Up Their Govt-Sponsored Health Care
News: Jeremy Renner, Iowa, Dianne Feinstein, Crayfish, Andre Ziehe
Of course he did. Iowa poll: Only 36% support impeaching judges over marriage equality decision. Guess who passed out in Jeremy Renner's … [Read more...] about News: Jeremy Renner, Iowa, Dianne Feinstein, Crayfish, Andre Ziehe
Watch: Protesters Rally at Quantico in Support of Bradley Manning
Approximately 150 activists, some with the group Code Pink, rallied on Monday outside the Marine base at Quantico, Virginia where Wikileaks soldier … [Read more...] about Watch: Protesters Rally at Quantico in Support of Bradley Manning
Florida Man at Center of Adoption Ban Case Officially Adopts Sons
Martin Gill and his sons are finally a family in the eyes of the law: "After a successful fight to overturn Florida’s ban on gay people serving … [Read more...] about Florida Man at Center of Adoption Ban Case Officially Adopts Sons
Watch: Zeb Atlas Has a Love Hangover
Zeb Atlas, an actor known for his turns in more adult fare (look it up), tries to go the Colton Ford route, with a cover of Diana Ross' "Love … [Read more...] about Watch: Zeb Atlas Has a Love Hangover
The DOMA Case — Why Rational Basis
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANAri Ezra Waldman is a 2002 graduate of Harvard College and a 2005 graduate of Harvard Law School. After practicing in … [Read more...] about The DOMA Case — Why Rational Basis
Watch: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ in 90 Seconds
As a coda to last night's post, this was one of my favorites as a kid. A classic.It's the first entry in the 90-second Newbery contest, in … [Read more...] about Watch: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ in 90 Seconds