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Human Rights Watch To Lebanon: No More Anal Probes
It's both inexpressibly sad and deeply ridiculous that the Human Rights Watch, the four-star charity founded in 1978 to enforce the Helsinki … [Read more...] about Human Rights Watch To Lebanon: No More Anal Probes
Rep. Paul Ryan’s Coming-Out Speech: VIDEO
Rep. Paul Ryan is known for his wonky, information-packed speeches. Today, after Mitt Romney introduced Ryan as his running mate -- and after Ryan … [Read more...] about Rep. Paul Ryan’s Coming-Out Speech: VIDEO
Bradley Manning’s Pre-Trial Punishments May Save Him From Worse
The miseries suffered by Bradley Manning, the gay Army private and Wikileaker, are well documented. After his imprisonment at Quantico, he was kept in … [Read more...] about Bradley Manning’s Pre-Trial Punishments May Save Him From Worse
The Log Cabin Republicans Are Thrilled
From their website: "Congressman Paul Ryan is a strong choice for vice president, and his addition to the GOP ticket will help Republican … [Read more...] about The Log Cabin Republicans Are Thrilled
Obama Campaign Responds To Paul Ryan Pick
Obama for America campaign manager Jim Messina issued this statement this morning, in response to Mitt Romney's selection of US Rep. Paul Ryan as … [Read more...] about Obama Campaign Responds To Paul Ryan Pick
Paul Ryan On Marriage Equality: VIDEO
Mitt Romney's new running mate doesn't like to talk about LGBT issues. He doesn't go out of his way to talk about any social issues -- … [Read more...] about Paul Ryan On Marriage Equality: VIDEO
Mitt Romney To Announce Running Mate Within The Hour (UPDATE: It’s Definitely Paul Ryan)
[UPDATE: Romney has tweeted, and it's definitely Paul Ryan.] In either 45 or 60 minutes, depending on who you believe, Mitt Romney will announce … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney To Announce Running Mate Within The Hour (UPDATE: It’s Definitely Paul Ryan)
NEWS: Heightening The Contradictions, A Terrible Day In Wisconsin, The Diving Unicorn
Sen. Lindsey Graham urges government contractors to lay people off just before the election: I’m urging every defense industry that could be affected … [Read more...] about NEWS: Heightening The Contradictions, A Terrible Day In Wisconsin, The Diving Unicorn
Nick Rhoades: Imprisoned For Months, Punished For Life, For Failure To Disclose
This link will bring you to one of the saddest stories you'll read this month. It's the story of an Iowan named Nick Rhoades; a person with … [Read more...] about Nick Rhoades: Imprisoned For Months, Punished For Life, For Failure To Disclose