Civilian women who work for the federal government can receive abortion coverage in cases of rape. Women in federal prisons can receive government-paid abortions if raped in prison. So can women who are raped and who obtain health care through other federal health programs, whether Medicaid, Medicare or Indian Health Services. However, the more than 400,000 women who … [Read more...] about Women in the Military Deserve the Same Health Care Coverage as the Civilians They Protect
CNN/ORC Poll: Obama-Romney Race Tied; Obama Supporters See, More Energized
A new CNN/ORC poll finds that the 2012 Presidential race is now essentially tied -- with supports of Barack Obama seemingly more enthusiastic: The race for the White House remains very close, according to a new national poll, partly because neither President Barack Obama nor Republican challenger Mitt Romney have a clear advantage on issue number one - the economy. A … [Read more...] about CNN/ORC Poll: Obama-Romney Race Tied; Obama Supporters See, More Energized
Bloomberg Soda Ban
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Judge Revokes Zimmerman bond: Ordred Back to Jail
George Zimmermann, the Neighborhood Watch volunteer who shot unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin dead in a case that has stirred up a controversy about the role of stand your ground laws and racial stereotyping, has had his bail revoked by a judge: Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester has revoked George Zimmerman's bond in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman now has 48 … [Read more...] about Judge Revokes Zimmerman bond: Ordred Back to Jail
John Edwards
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Bill Clinton Rides Again (In Wisconsin) (VIDEO)
Former President Bill Clinton was back in the political saddle, in Wisconsin, this time delivering what the Washington Post called a "home run" speech, framing the recall there as a stark choice between unity and division -- and cooperation and conflict. Here's his speech: The Washington Post's Greg Sargent: Bill Clinton, in his speech in Wisconsin just now, … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Rides Again (In Wisconsin) (VIDEO)
Shame On Attorney General Eric Holder For Racial Antagonism
Stirring up racial resentment. Creating false narratives about race and politics. Dividing us racially for political purposes. No, I'm not talking about Al Sharpton. I am talking about our Attorney General, head of the the Justice Department, Eric Holder. Mr. Holder said Wednesday in a speech to the Council of Black Churches. Voter ID laws and white discrimination, he added, … [Read more...] about Shame On Attorney General Eric Holder For Racial Antagonism
Polish Media Reaction to Obama’s ‘Polish Death Camp’ Gaffe
The evidence continues to arrive - however minor the gaffe may seem to Americans - that Poles have been deeply wounded by President Obama's comment referring to 'Polish death camps' - when he really meant to say 'Nazi death camps.' These articles from Poland's press give a sense of how raw the nerves of Poles are when it comes to the near decimation of their nation by the Nazi … [Read more...] about Polish Media Reaction to Obama’s ‘Polish Death Camp’ Gaffe
Bad U.S. Economic News: Job Growth Stalls While Unemployment Rises
Bad economic news: job growth has stalled and unemployment has risen: The American jobs engine hit stall speed in May, with the economy adding just 69,000 new jobs while the unemployment rate climbed to 8.2 percent. As another summertime swoon looms, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job creation missed economist estimates for 158,000 new positions and the … [Read more...] about Bad U.S. Economic News: Job Growth Stalls While Unemployment Rises
The Context (Guest Voice Excerpt from Bill Bradley’s Book)
This Guest Voice is an excerpt by former Senator Bill Bradley, from his new book "We Can All Do Better." Used with permission. The Context By Bill Bradley, Author of We Can All Do Better The social, economic, and fiscal problems the country now faces are severe and challenging in fundamental ways, and all of us must be willing to be part of the solution. The job will … [Read more...] about The Context (Guest Voice Excerpt from Bill Bradley’s Book)
Romney Riding the “Tea Party” Limbaugh Tiger?
First Read wonders if presumptive nominee Mitt Romney is playing with fire -- or, rather, with scalding, hot tea. First, some background: *** Stunt men: How do we sum up yesterday’s dueling campaign events? It was a day of stunts. There was the Obama camp holding a press conference in Boston; Team Romney trying to crash that presser; and Romney making a secret stop to … [Read more...] about Romney Riding the “Tea Party” Limbaugh Tiger?
Type 2 Diabetes Facts & Statistics
Here's an interesting graphic from www.healthline.com: … [Read more...] about Type 2 Diabetes Facts & Statistics
Romney Plays His Trump Card
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump has said he would be "open" to accepting a Cabinet post if Mitt Romney becomes president. Trump would prefer "a position where I negotiate against some of these countries, because they are really taking our lunch." So is he on the short list, perhaps, for secretary of state? Don't laugh. OK, go ahead and laugh. Point out that Trump is barely … [Read more...] about Romney Plays His Trump Card
Previewing President Romney’s Regime
The Tea Party is right. What voters decide in November will change the face of America for years to come, as did the elections of Richard Nixon in 1968 and George W. Bush in 2000. If Willard Mitt Romney takes the oath of office next January with Republican control over both houses of Congress, where do we go from there? With no more Obama to “kick around,” in Nixon’s … [Read more...] about Previewing President Romney’s Regime
Fox & Friends Anti-Obama Political Ad Not Good Career Move for Associate Producer
We did this post earlier about a Fox & Friends segment that basically was an incredibly blatant anti-Obama political ad. This segment was widely panned by media critics and even some conservatives as being (further) damaging to Fox News' image. The hosts of the morning show that is as predictable as listening to Rush Limbaugh congratulated associate producer Chris White after … [Read more...] about Fox & Friends Anti-Obama Political Ad Not Good Career Move for Associate Producer
Quote of the Day
The quote of the day comes from Margaret Carlson at Bloomberg. The issue is not whether Romney as president will contradict the positions of Romney as candidate. Of that we can be confident. But Romney is a man with no fixed positions from which to deviate. It’s harder to accuse someone of intellectual hypocrisy when you don’t know where he stood in the first place. That … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day
John Edwards Not Guilty On 1 Count; Mistrial On Other 5
NPR BREAKING NEWS: Jury Finds Edwards Not Guilty On 1 Count; Judge Declares Mistrial On Other 5 Former presidential candidate John Edwards was found not guilty on one of six campaign fraud charges. The jury was deadlocked on the other five counts, leading the judge to declare a mistrial on them. The former Democratic senator was accused of using campaign contributions to … [Read more...] about John Edwards Not Guilty On 1 Count; Mistrial On Other 5
Romney Nabs the Nomination While a Better Man Drops Out
Now that Mitt Romney has locked up all the delegate votes he needs to win the GOP's blessing as its next presidential nominee, it's time to stand back and ponder the significance of his hard-earned victory. Here's my informed, rationally considered take on it (with apologies to a certain late-night animated clay celebrity from the late 1970s): Oh NOOOO!! There... that felt … [Read more...] about Romney Nabs the Nomination While a Better Man Drops Out
Trump Birther Manure
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Repelled by Liberals, Repelled by Conservatives
Last election cycle I voted mostly-Democrat--joylessly. I expect I will do the same this November, holding my nose and gagging as I vote Democrat again. While I grew up mostly voting Democrat, I switched to (sort of) Republican back in the 1990s because of how convincing I found many conservative arguments and thinkers, and out of a certain disgust and disillusion I had with … [Read more...] about Repelled by Liberals, Repelled by Conservatives