Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced January 19 as the date of a special election to fill the late Senator Edward Kennedy's seat in the … [Read more...] about Patrick: Special Election to Fill Kennedy Seat on January 19
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Senator Ted Kennedy Eulogized, Laid to Rest: Clips
UPDATED: Arlington clips added. Four U.S. presidents (the elder Bush did not attend) and hundreds of the nation's political leaders gathered at … [Read more...] about Senator Ted Kennedy Eulogized, Laid to Rest: Clips
Senator Edward Kennedy Dies at 77; LGBT Tributes Pour In
Photo by Rex Wockner c. 1979, Des Moines, Iowa.UPDATEDKennedy lost his battle with brain cancer late last night.Said the family in a statement: … [Read more...] about Senator Edward Kennedy Dies at 77; LGBT Tributes Pour In
White House Considers ‘Nuclear Option’ Go-It-Alone on Health Care?
The "public option" may yet live as there is talk that the Dems may go-it-alone on health care reform even if it passes by only a single vote.Anderson … [Read more...] about White House Considers ‘Nuclear Option’ Go-It-Alone on Health Care?
Keith Olbermann Rips GOP and Blue Dog Dems on Health Care
Keith Olbermann, in his best Special Comment in quite some time, warns Republicans and Blue Dog Democrats on health care reform.Says Olbermann: … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann Rips GOP and Blue Dog Dems on Health Care
Howard Dean Endorses Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Discussion of Marriage Equality and ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
In a discussion during which he endorses her run for U.S. Senate, Howard Dean talks to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about LGBT issues.Watch it, AFTER … [Read more...] about Howard Dean Endorses Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Discussion of Marriage Equality and ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Left, Right, Left: Espada Back to the Democrats
New York State Senator Pedro Espada—who helped engineer a coup to flip control of the Senate from Democratic to Republican hands—is apparently ready … [Read more...] about Left, Right, Left: Espada Back to the Democrats
Meet You at the Corner of Church and State
Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus of the New Life Covenant Church in Chicago is the man selected by outgoing Alderman Billy Ocasio to replace him on the City … [Read more...] about Meet You at the Corner of Church and State
Introducing Senator-Elect Franken
Harry Reid introduces Senator-Elect Al Franken for his first Senate press conference, quoting former Republican Congressman Vin Weber as saying … [Read more...] about Introducing Senator-Elect Franken
News: Zac Loses Hair, Kern Gets Stern, Goldman $tack$ the Deck
Very important update: the Delhi High Court's ruling decriminalizing homosexuality actually does apply to all of India. Somewhat … [Read more...] about News: Zac Loses Hair, Kern Gets Stern, Goldman $tack$ the Deck