Cartoonists have been quickly weighing in on the Supreme Court's rulings striking down DOMA and California's Proposition 8. Here's a cross section: Gay Marriage: DOMA Struck Down: DOMA and Gay Rights: Marriage Parade: See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license these cartoons for your own site, visit … [Read more...] about Cartoonists on Supreme Court DOMA and Proposition 8 Smackdowns
Wendy Davis: A Political Star Rising in Texas
The now-famous Wendy Davis, whose filibuster the other night successfully stopped a conservative, anti-women bill from being passed in Texas' senate knew perfectly well that her efforts would be overcome, sooner or later, by Texas' governor and conservatives in the legislature. The abortion bill whose defeat shook the Texas Capitol this week has been revived. The day … [Read more...] about Wendy Davis: A Political Star Rising in Texas
Can Do-Nothing Congress Stop Do-It-All Court?
Was this week a tipping point? The Supreme Court’s casual 5-4 butchering of the 1965 Voting Rights Act has awakened the entire political spectrum to the bald fact that, in the face of a President neutered by Congress, John Roberts is running the country. Suddenly everyone in the House from John Lewis to Eric Cantor sounds the alarm on the Chief Justice’s usurping. "My … [Read more...] about Can Do-Nothing Congress Stop Do-It-All Court?
(Update) Where in the World is the Leaker?
Update As many know, The Onion is an entertainment newspaper -- and a website -- featuring satirical articles reporting on international, national, and local news. Its articles comment on current events, both real and fictional and parody traditional newspapers… The Onion has a satire piece on “With the U.S. demanding his return to America, The Onion looks at what … [Read more...] about (Update) Where in the World is the Leaker?
Americans Do NOT “Narrowly Support” 20-Week Abortion Ban
Even if the National Journal claims that we do. Ironically, the National Journal acknowledges in its lede (not its headline) that its survey shows a plurality support for banning abortions after 20 weeks. But the latest United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll shows that a plurality of Americans supports a ban on late abortions. The lede … [Read more...] about Americans Do NOT “Narrowly Support” 20-Week Abortion Ban
15 Federal Benefits Same-Sex Couples Can Now Look Forward To
15 Federal Benefits Same-Sex Couples Can Now Look Forward To (via PBS News Hour) By: Elizabeth Shell American University students Sharon Burk, left, and Mollie Wagoner embrace after hearing that the Supreme Court struck down a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that has prevented gay couples from receiving a range… … [Read more...] about 15 Federal Benefits Same-Sex Couples Can Now Look Forward To
The third political branch
WASHINGTON -- We prefer to think of the Supreme Court as an institution apart from politics and above its struggles. In the wake of this week's decision gutting the heart of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, its actions must now be viewed through the prism of the conservative movement's five-decade-long quest for power. Liberals will still win occasional and sometimes partial … [Read more...] about The third political branch
Supreme Court Conservatives Shred a Civil Rights Law (Guest Voice)
Supreme Court Conservatives Shred a Civil Rights Law By Dick Polman John Roberts is a very patient man. Thirty years ago, as a young lawyer in Ronald Reagan's Justice Department, he wrote memos attacking a landmark civil rights law that was enacted to ensure that all Americans, regardless of color, had the right to vote. And on Tuesday morning, as chief justice of the U.S. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Conservatives Shred a Civil Rights Law (Guest Voice)
After DOMA ruling, few fighting words from congressional GOP on gay marriage
After DOMA ruling, few fighting words from congressional GOP on gay marriage (via The Christian Science Monitor) The Defense of Marriage Act evaporated in the US Congress not with a bang but with a whimper on Wednesday, after the US Supreme Court struck down the core of the law, allowing same-sex couples to access federal benefits in states that recognize gay… … [Read more...] about After DOMA ruling, few fighting words from congressional GOP on gay marriage
Physician Roy Nearly Discharged Dole From Senate In ’74
Historic Quote: "I wouldn't mind if he did a fly over." Bob Dole during the waning days of Watergate on whether he wanted Nixon to campaign for him. In the 1970's, it was rare to find a doctor in the House. For two terms, Kansas had one in Bill Roy. And in 1974, they darned near sent him to the Senate, over none other than Bob Dole. Roy’s resume would make every parent … [Read more...] about Physician Roy Nearly Discharged Dole From Senate In ’74
Is Snowden ‘TheTrueHOOHA’?
In an interesting piece on Monday, Bloomberg.com rightly notes that Snowden’s location and motives shouldn’t distract attention from “what really matters.” “What really matters” being -- according to Bloomberg -- the growing U.S. “security apparatus,” the “unprecedented scale” at which the U.S. government is monitoring its citizens, and other alleged problems with the … [Read more...] about Is Snowden ‘TheTrueHOOHA’?
DOMA’s invalidation created a ‘goosebumps moment’
DOMA's invalidation created a 'goosebumps moment' (via NewsWorks) June 26, 2013 By Emma Jacobs, @ecjacobs As news of DOMA's invalidation by the Supreme Court spread today, LGBT people in the Philadelphia region and elsewhere celebrated, while those who oppose same-sex marriage expressed dismay. The court invalidated… … [Read more...] about DOMA’s invalidation created a ‘goosebumps moment’
(Updated) DOD to Implement Supreme Court Decision on DOMA ‘Immediately’
Now that the Supreme Court has struck down as unconstitutional the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples, meaning that all couples will be equal in the eyes of the federal law, how does this ruling affect military spouses in same-sex marriages? The Department of Defense has wasted no time in welcoming the Supreme Court … [Read more...] about (Updated) DOD to Implement Supreme Court Decision on DOMA ‘Immediately’
DOMA, the Supreme Court and Individual Freedom
As a Republican, who is socially conservative, I have been waiting in interest for today's Supreme Court decision on DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act). The Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional because of states' rights and 5th amendment violations. Social conservatives see this as a defeat of traditional marriage and I agree with their assessment of the court's … [Read more...] about DOMA, the Supreme Court and Individual Freedom
Discussion Or Distraction: Snowden And The Surveillance Disclosures
Well, fine. There was a feeling of personal vindication in reading the Bloomberg editorial during this morning’s perusal of editorial opinions. You see, I have taken the position that the dissing of Edward Snowden, as well as the speculation of his whereabouts, has become a distraction to the central issues that we should be focused on. When the President of the United … [Read more...] about Discussion Or Distraction: Snowden And The Surveillance Disclosures
Supreme Court Votes For Marriage Equality
The United States Supreme Court today voted in favor of marriage equality by striking down two controversial laws. In the case of Hollingsworth v Perry the court voted 5-4 hat the supporters of Proposition 8 lacked standing to defend the law. The decision of the 9th Circuit Court Of Appeals is vacated and the case is remanded to that court with order to dismiss the appeal … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Votes For Marriage Equality
Snowden’s Revelations Reveal Democratic and Republican Splits
When House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke before progressive activists at the Netroots Nation recently, she became a symbol of a split lurking within the Democratic and Republican parties that could undercut impact the 2016 Presidential race. The reason: Pelosi was booed in a seeming throwback to the 1960s, when the Democratic Party's left wing perceived the government … [Read more...] about Snowden’s Revelations Reveal Democratic and Republican Splits
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Portion of Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional
BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court rules a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. Stirkes down DOMA. The court said the federal government cannot disparage marriages recognized by the states. It was a 5-4 decision. "DOMA singles out a class of persons deemed by a State entitled ot recognition and protection to enhance their own liberty."Justice Kennedy: … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Rules Portion of Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional
SCOTUS Voting Rights (Cartoon)
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Court Rules on Race But Obama Hatred Tells More
Skin color in America is still destiny, as the Supreme Court and the George Zimmerman trial remind us this week, but how far have we come in a lifetime and how far do we still have to go? Below these visible eruptions over race and even more important for the future is the double-edged story of Barack Obama. Yes, we have elected and reelected an African-American president, … [Read more...] about Court Rules on Race But Obama Hatred Tells More