Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) will announce he's retiring at a press conference at 12:30 pm today, CBS News reports: "Had Stupak sought … [Read more...] about Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) to Retire from Congress
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Watch: Towleroad Interview with Alexi Giannoulias, Democratic Candidate for Senate in Illinois
Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois State Treasurer and the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois (we've mentioned him here before), was in New … [Read more...] about Watch: Towleroad Interview with Alexi Giannoulias, Democratic Candidate for Senate in Illinois
News: Gay Books, Uzbekistan, Anderson Cooper, ENDA, Twitter
Betrayed: Why Hiram Monserrate must go today (and will)...Mixner: Campus campaigns against Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli just beginning. How "Rock … [Read more...] about News: Gay Books, Uzbekistan, Anderson Cooper, ENDA, Twitter
Watch: Nancy Pelosi Calls Former Rep. Eric Massa ‘Poor Baby’ and ‘a Very Sick Person’
Kennedy: The Washington Post reports that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was alerted to concerns about former Rep. Eric Massa last October:"Joe … [Read more...] about Watch: Nancy Pelosi Calls Former Rep. Eric Massa ‘Poor Baby’ and ‘a Very Sick Person’
Virginia Young Democrats President in Video: ‘We Are Outraged’ at Anti-Gay Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli
Sean Holihan, President of the Virginia Young Democrats, released a statement via YouTube, Facebook, the Blue Commonwealth Community Blog, and the … [Read more...] about Virginia Young Democrats President in Video: ‘We Are Outraged’ at Anti-Gay Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli
Probe: Former Rep. Massa Allegedly ‘Groped Multiple Male Staffers’
Former Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY), who stepped down (effective yesterday) amid claims that he was being bullied over the health care bill while also the … [Read more...] about Probe: Former Rep. Massa Allegedly ‘Groped Multiple Male Staffers’
Watch: John Pérez, First Openly Gay California Speaker, Sworn In
Today at the State Capitol of California, John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) was sworn in as Assembly Speaker. Pérez is the first openly gay … [Read more...] about Watch: John Pérez, First Openly Gay California Speaker, Sworn In
Watch: Rep. Patrick Kennedy Says He’s Leaving Politics
Congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) announced Friday he won't be seeking re-election in a two-minute web video that highlighted the personal … [Read more...] about Watch: Rep. Patrick Kennedy Says He’s Leaving Politics
News: Olympics, John Mayer, Miami Beach, Molly Shannon, Iowa
Dramatic show of support seen in Congress behind Uniting American Families Act and inclusive comprehensive immigration reform bill. … [Read more...] about News: Olympics, John Mayer, Miami Beach, Molly Shannon, Iowa
Democratic Rep. John Murtha Dies at 77
Representative John Murtha (D-PA) has died at age 77, according to his office. Murtha had been in intensive care following gallbladder surgery last … [Read more...] about Democratic Rep. John Murtha Dies at 77