Teabagger Rep. Louie Gohmert says he will introduce a bill authorizing members of Congress to bring guns to work. “It’d be a good thing for members of Congress who want to carry a weapon in the District,” he said. “I know friends that walk home from the Capitol. There’s no security for us,” he said, adding that the measure would …
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Olbermann Speaks To Daniel Hernandez
Open Thread Thursday
Tell us about your commute. Cost, duration, method.
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President Obama Speaks In Tucson
Obama’s recognition of the heroes begins at 12:00.
Read More »Daniel Hernandez Speaks At Memorial For Victims Of Tucson Shooting
Openly gay student intern Daniel Hernandez delivered a terrific and humble speech tonight at the memorial for the victims of the Tucson shooting. He may disavow all the accolades, but the president later said it for all of us: “Daniel, we’ve decided. You ARE a hero.” (Via – AmericaBlog)
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UPDATE: The event is concluded. I’ll post video recaps as soon as they become available.
Read More »Straight Wrestler Hudson Taylor Launches Site Against Homophobia In Sports
Champion collegiate wrestler Hudson Taylor, who is straight, has launched Athlete Ally, a website where players, coaches, fans, and parents can take a pledge to end homophobia in sports. Taylor generated controversy at the University of Maryland when he competed with a Human Rights Campaign sticker on his wrestling headgear. Today he is a coach at Columbia University.
Read More »NEW HAMPSHIRE: State GOP Leader Says Repealing Gay Marriage Not On Agenda
A short but very interesting item just popped up on my Associated Press feed. House Republican Leader D.J. Bettencourt confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that jobs and the economy will be the top priorities that Republicans will use as their scorecard to measure themselves by for the next two years. Bettencourt said social issues will take a back …
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