Judge Walker has lifted his stay effective Wednesday August 18th. On that date same sex couples can get married under the law. I expect opponents will appeal this ruling to the 9th Circuit (which is why the stay won't be lifted for a week) and it is possible they could impose a stay of their own but I am hopeful they will not do so. … [Read more...] about Equality Returns To California
Rachel Maddow Calls Out Obama’s Lack Of Guts On Don’t Tell Policy
I’m not gay. I did not serve in the military. Therefore, when the discussion focuses on the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy I defer to others more knowledgeable than myself. Rachel Maddow, a proud lesbian who has her own show on MSNBC, may be the most visible proponent of gay rights in our political culture. On her Wednesday night show, she took President Obama to … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Calls Out Obama’s Lack Of Guts On Don’t Tell Policy
California Gay Marriage Ban Lifted
Via MSNBC: Judge: Calif. gay marriages can resume Aug. 18 Unclear whether there will be a new challenge by opponents before then … [Read more...] about California Gay Marriage Ban Lifted
Blago jury deadlocked on some counts
Chicago Tribune: Blago jury deadlocked on some counts The jury in Rod Blagojevich's trial has reached verdicts on two counts, is deadlocked on others and hasn't begun discussing 11 wire fraud counts. U.S. District Judge James Zagel instructed jurors to continue working. MORE … [Read more...] about Blago jury deadlocked on some counts
New Poll Shows Majority Favor Gay Marriage – Revised
A CNN/Opinion Research poll released yesterday shows, for the first time, that a majority of Americans now favor legally recognized gay marriage. While polling has been trending in this direction for years, this is the first poll to show a majority favoring marriage equity. The poll itself was produced by splitting the sample group roughly in two and employing two separate … [Read more...] about New Poll Shows Majority Favor Gay Marriage – Revised
Let ‘Em Eat Soup (Guest Voice)
Let ‘Em Eat Soup by Michael Reagan The members of the media who savaged my stepmother Nancy Reagan for buying new china for the White House -- dinnerware that will last for decades -- have for the most part either ignored the cost and the significance of Michelle Obama’s regal visit to Spain or downplayed it. Those who criticized this display of Mrs. Obama’s royal … [Read more...] about Let ‘Em Eat Soup (Guest Voice)
President Bush, Mangoes and Credit (Where Credit Is Due)
I have been one of the most vociferous critics of George W. Bush. Of course, the Iraq war was right at the top of my reasons for criticizing the former president. There were many other reasons. Take for example the former president’s proposal in March 2006 to bend the non-proliferation rules by proposing to allow a nuclear-armed India to import nuclear fuel and … [Read more...] about President Bush, Mangoes and Credit (Where Credit Is Due)
GOP: Bring Back ‘Corruption of Blood’ (Guest Voice)
GOP: Bring Back ‘Corruption of Blood’ by Tina Dupuy It takes a certain kind of fortitude and leadership to take a strong stand against a small group of children. No, I’m not calling Congress “children.” Well, not directly. I’m referring to the barking by Republican leaders to repeal the 14th Amendment, which is interpreted to mean everyone (with few exceptions) born in the … [Read more...] about GOP: Bring Back ‘Corruption of Blood’ (Guest Voice)
Recovery Quits
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The Rise of Sarah Palin Sexism
Momma grizzlies with moola are on the march, as Linda McMahon of Connecticut joins Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman of California in bicoastal bids for a hostile takeover of American government. Since Sarah Palin wowed voters with a wisecrack about hockey moms as pit bulls with lipstick and went on to make a mouthy mint in the media from a lost election and an abandoned … [Read more...] about The Rise of Sarah Palin Sexism
OSAMA WON
It often takes many years to accurately decipher the past’s important events and the overall trajectory of history. Singular events must be placed in their proper global and historical context. Then the law of unintended consequences has to play its devious and essential part in history. The September 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington DC – originally inspired by … [Read more...] about OSAMA WON
Anti-Muslim Hatred Gets More Overt Every Day
Here is the latest example (emphasis is in original): … [Read more...] about Anti-Muslim Hatred Gets More Overt Every Day
Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés Becomes TMV’s New Managing Editor
We're pleased to announce that Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés has agreed to become The Moderate Voice's new Managing Editor, replacing the aptly named Pete Abel who has decided to take a long break from the blogosphere and regular Internet news and analysis writing. Pete will be missed but we do hope to get him back to do occasional contributions, his new non-blogging schedule … [Read more...] about Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés Becomes TMV’s New Managing Editor
And Now Some Sophisticated Cocktail Music
Here at TMV we spend literally hours trying to find the correct music to improve the cultural education of our many readers from so many backgrounds and so many ages. And now here is a bit of Americanna: a bit of sophisticated cocktail music. We urge readers of all ages to view it all the way through (of course it MUST be as sophisticated as we say, right?). A gem (in its own … [Read more...] about And Now Some Sophisticated Cocktail Music
Calls for Military Protection of Aid Workers are ‘Pure Nonsense’: Die Zeit, Germany
The senseless slaughter last week of ten aid workers in northeastern Afghanistan has renewed the long-running debate about whether those tending to the world's poorest and most forgotten people should resort to working under military protection. According to Die Zeit columnist Hauke Friederichs, this knee-jerk reaction from policymakers would only further endanger aid workers, … [Read more...] about Calls for Military Protection of Aid Workers are ‘Pure Nonsense’: Die Zeit, Germany
The United Colors of Racial Politics
There are few things that really annoy me in politics anymore. Congratulations, Senator Harry Reid you hit the jackpot! Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) made the following statement: "I don't know how anyone of Hispanic heritage could be a Republican, OK?" Reid said. "Do I need to say more?" Why is it that the race / ethnicity card is played by … [Read more...] about The United Colors of Racial Politics
Sharron Angle’s GingPAC Questionaire
Here is more grist for the Nevada Senate race between incumbent Democrat Harry Reid and Republican challenger Sharron Angle. Angle has completed a candidate questionaire for the conservative political action committee, Government Is Not God PAC. Here are some highlights from Angle's questionaire. On abortion: believes an "unborn child" is a person under the 14th … [Read more...] about Sharron Angle’s GingPAC Questionaire
My Life in Seven Days, Revisited
I have not been posting very much lately. It is not because I am out of ideas--none of us ever are. It may be because just about every subject, every issue I may want to address can be politically viewed, misinterpreted and even at a moderate site such as this one, “vigorously” debated and attacked. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t shrink from a healthy, civil debate or … [Read more...] about My Life in Seven Days, Revisited
No, Virginia, There Is No Liberal Media Conspiracy
What would you tell little 5-year-old Virginia when she asks you if there is a liberal media and whether it's true that it has now been proven that it conspires to defeat conservatives and promote Barack Obama? You could tell her THIS. … [Read more...] about No, Virginia, There Is No Liberal Media Conspiracy
Harry Reid: Hispanics Can’t Be Republicans
While blasting Republicans for blocking immigration reform, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid laid out his perception of where Latino voters should stand, "I don't know how anyone of Hispanic heritage could be a Republican, OK. Do I need to say more?" It's true that the Republican Party harbors the likes of Tom Tancredo, now running for Colorado Governor as an … [Read more...] about Harry Reid: Hispanics Can’t Be Republicans