As the shutdown votes were being tabulated in the US House tonight, a chamber stenographer rushed the microphone below the speaker’s chair and began shouting about mocking God, the US Constitution, and her savior Jesus Christ. House security guards rushed the woman as startled reps near the dais tried to shush her and the chairperson slammed the gavel. Quite the …
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The Shutdown Is Over
The Senate vote was 81-18.
Read More »Cory Booker Wins US Senate Seat
The Associated Press has declared Cory Booker to have won the US Senate race in New Jersey. When Booker is sworn in, the Democratic Caucus will once again hold a 55-45 advantage over the GOP Conference. Booker will fill the seat once held by Frank Lautenberg, a long-serving Democratic senator who died in June. Gov. Chris Christie appointed fellow Republican …
Read More »Chris Christie: If I Had A Gay Child, I’d Say You Have No Right To Get Married
Politico reports: Republican Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday that if one of his four children came out as gay, he would “grab them and hug them and tell them I love them.” He would also tell them “that Dad believes that marriage is between one man and one woman,” he said. The New Jersey governor’s comments came in a debate …
Read More »2014 Rock Hall Of Fame Nominees: Chic, Kiss, Nirvana, Ronstadt, Hall & Oates
The list of 2014 nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame was announced today. On the list for the eighth time are disco legends Chic, who remain fronted by mega-producer Nile Rodgers (Madonna, David Bowie, Duran Duran.) I took the photo above at Chic’s free show at Lincoln Center last summer. “Teen Spirit” and “Good Times” may be …
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NOM: It’s A North Carolina Emergency!
“In North Carolina, a lawsuit has been pending before the courts to strike down the state’s Marriage Amendment — a law passed just last May and by 61% of the popular vote! But just this week North Carolina’s Attorney General, tasked with defending the voters’ will in this case, compromised his integrity in that role by formally announcing his support …
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MICHIGAN: No Ruling Today, Tentative Trial Date Set For February 25th
Today’s was a summary judgment hearing as both sides had demanded an immediate ruling. Our side for marriage, the state for dismissal. The judge made neither side happy, instead ruling for a trial.
Read More »NYC Approves Billionaires’ Tower
One of the proposed Manhattan super-skyscrapers that I mentioned last month has been approved by the city. At a comparative height of more than 100 floors, it will have only 100 apartments. Ever want to look down on the Empire State Building? How about from your apartment? In three years, well-heeled buyers will be able to do that from the …
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