A letter addressed to Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) testing positive for the deadly poison ricin has been intercepted, CBS News reports: The letter, … [Read more...] about Letter Sent to U.S. Senator Tested Positive for Ricin
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White House responds to Jay-Z lyrics. Al Qaeda video resurfaces explaining ease of gun purchasing in the U.S. Gay brothers take stand against the Boy … [Read more...] about News: South Africa, Dan Mathews, San Francisco, Omar Sharif Jr
FRC’s Tony Perkins Tells Supporters: Stop Donating to the GOP
Family Research Ciuncil Tony Perkins has instructed his supporters to stop donating to the Republican Party, CNN reports: Perkins, president of the … [Read more...] about FRC’s Tony Perkins Tells Supporters: Stop Donating to the GOP
Jon Stewart Examines the Senate Stampede to Support Gay Marriage: VIDEO
Jon Stewart looks at the recent rush to the right side of history by Senate Democrats and some Republicans, noting that Congressman Matt Salmon is … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Examines the Senate Stampede to Support Gay Marriage: VIDEO
Second GOP House Lawmaker in Illinois Announces Support for Marriage Equality as NOM Repeats Its Threats
Marriage equality will heat up once again in Illinois this week as lawmakers return to Springfield from a two-week break, and the Chicago Tribune … [Read more...] about Second GOP House Lawmaker in Illinois Announces Support for Marriage Equality as NOM Repeats Its Threats
CNBC Host Challenges Eric Cantor on Gay Marriage: ‘No One’s Asking You to Marry Another Guy’
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) was challenged by Squawkbox host Joe Kernen about the GOP position on same-sex marriage. Kernen wondered if … [Read more...] about CNBC Host Challenges Eric Cantor on Gay Marriage: ‘No One’s Asking You to Marry Another Guy’
Ronald Reagan’s Son Demands Churches Fight Back Against Gay Marriage: ‘Where’s the Moral Outrage?’
Michael Reagan, the former President's son, is upset about the recent shift in support for marriage equality: Fox TV, Rush Limbaugh and other … [Read more...] about Ronald Reagan’s Son Demands Churches Fight Back Against Gay Marriage: ‘Where’s the Moral Outrage?’
Seven Takeaways from Marriage Week at the Supreme Court
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANFor three hours over two days, the Supreme Court discussed the freedom to marry. The justices asked questions about the law … [Read more...] about Seven Takeaways from Marriage Week at the Supreme Court
DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 2
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANLet's pick up where we left off. So far, we've learned that some of the justices expressed concern about jurisdiction … [Read more...] about DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 2
DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 1
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANMarriage week continues at the Supreme Court with today's argument on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage … [Read more...] about DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 1