I watched one of my favorite movies of all time, My Man Godfrey with William Powell and Carol Lombard. It was made in 1936 during the great depression. It takes place in Boston where the old Boston families still have enough money to carry on there frivolous lives. A "forgotten" man who lives at at the dump in a packing crate enters the life of the wealthy Bullock family. … [Read more...] about My Man Godfrey
Two Liberal Decisions From A Conservative Court
It has been a good week for liberal decisions form a conservative court. Yesterday, as I was certain they would, they threw out the absurd case against the Affordable Care Act. I'm not sure that this really changes anything. Conservatives will continue to complain about the law, but lack any effective way to repeal it, and certainly have no alternative. The case made no … [Read more...] about Two Liberal Decisions From A Conservative Court
Jeffrey Toobin on God and Marriage Equality
Jeffrey Toobin compares the marriage equality movement to inter-racial marriage in The New Yorker. God may reign, but He (or She) doesn’t legislate. The gritty business of passing laws is left to the people’s representatives, who answer, in the first instance, to their constituents, and defer, at least in theory, to the Constitution. The record of politicians who claim, … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Toobin on God and Marriage Equality
Whoopin’ and a-Hollerin’ for the Plantation Life
Judge A. Joseph Antanavage, with shotgun in hand, stood before a modified Confederate battle flag, and looked as if he had planned to defend whatever it is that the Confederate flag stands for. But, this wasn’t in the South. This was at a pigeon shoot near Hamburg, Pa. Pennsylvania is not only where the only legal organized pigeon shoots still exist, but where it’s not … [Read more...] about Whoopin’ and a-Hollerin’ for the Plantation Life
Obama will be remembered for “Amazing Grace” grief song moment (VIDEO)
Depending on who you talk to and the political lens through which they view the world, Barack Obama will go down as a highly polarizing figure, a transformative President or a combination of both - and these definitions will be said either with admiration or contempt. But here is one certainty: In years to come, one piece of video will be included in any biographies of … [Read more...] about Obama will be remembered for “Amazing Grace” grief song moment (VIDEO)
You won’t believe this about Donald Trump (Guest Editorial)
The most shocking news this week about Donald Trump isn't that he offended Mexicans by calling them rapists or got his objectifying show "Miss USA" kicked off Univision, or that the pageant's hosts both quit in a huff and one of them called him a clown, or that he subsequently banned all Univision staff from his… … [Read more...] about You won’t believe this about Donald Trump (Guest Editorial)
Cartoon: Obamacare
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Obamacare
ObamaCare Blessed by Supreme Court – What to Expect Now (Guest Voice)
ObamaCare Blessed by Supreme Court - What to Expect Now By Rick Lindquist, Co-Author of The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance: Why It's Good for You, Your Family, and Your Company On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of ObamaCare in King v Burwell. The ruling confirms Health Insurance Marketplaces in all states can provide premium tax credits to … [Read more...] about ObamaCare Blessed by Supreme Court – What to Expect Now (Guest Voice)
Thought Of The Day
What is Judicial Activism? A decision you don't agree with! It's been a Republican thing this week but just wait until next time. It is a case where both sides do it although there have been times when both sides agree. Mike Huckabee: “I will not acquiesce to an imperial court any more than our Founders acquiesced to an imperial British monarch. We must resist and reject … [Read more...] about Thought Of The Day
“Just Who Do We Think We Are?” – The Supreme Supreme Court
In today's Obergefell v. Hodges decision, the Supreme Court has laid waste to several key tenets of the American political experiment in representative government including federalism, a system of checks and balances with a legislative branch designed to be strongest body, and a complete devastation of the 1st Amendment. Unlike most of colleagues from the right side of the … [Read more...] about “Just Who Do We Think We Are?” – The Supreme Supreme Court
Andrew Sullivan on SCOTUS’ Marriage Equality Decision
Andrew Sullivan comes out of blogging retirement to post on the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision on The Daily Dish. But some things you know deep in your heart: that all human beings are made in the image of God; that their loves and lives are equally precious; that the pursuit of happiness promised in the Declaration of Independence has no meaning if it does not … [Read more...] about Andrew Sullivan on SCOTUS’ Marriage Equality Decision
A Win for Battered, Unruined Hearts: Supremes 5:4 Grant Marriage Rights to GLBT/Dual Gendered People
Dear Brave Souls: If you are offended by marriage rights for all persons being the law of the land in the US, it may be best you not read this. If you are offended when people deny each other basic human rights, please read this and rejoice with me. It is a Good Day for us all in the US. Today, we as a nation rose into complete parity re a long awaited and historic … [Read more...] about A Win for Battered, Unruined Hearts: Supremes 5:4 Grant Marriage Rights to GLBT/Dual Gendered People
Marriage Equality: Why The Right Is Wrong
I posted this a while back but today seemed a good day to repost it as some people freak out over the ruling. I will try to get a post up on the ruling itself over the weekend. The first point often made is that it is wrong for us to ‘approve of’ or ‘allow’ gays to have the same romantic activities that ‘normal people’ do (please note the quotes there). Now perhaps someone … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality: Why The Right Is Wrong
Some States Still Resist Marriage Equality
Some states are still holding out on marriage equality it seems. To be fair there are some technical legal issues at play here but the attitude is disappointing. Alabama Louisiana Mississippi On the other hand Arkansas, Georgia and Texas seem to be moving with reality. … [Read more...] about Some States Still Resist Marriage Equality
Justice Roberts’ constitutional consistency (Guest Voice)
Justice Roberts' constitutional consistency by Ruth Marcus Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Chief Justice John Roberts knew a torrent of conservative invective was headed his way, so perhaps praise from a left-of-center columnist is the last thing he needs. Sorry, chief, here goes. Roberts saved the Affordable Care Act, … [Read more...] about Justice Roberts’ constitutional consistency (Guest Voice)
Cartoons: Cartoonists React to Supreme Court Same Sex Marriage Ruling (Cartoon roundup)
Here's an early sampling of how cartoonists are reacting to the Supreme Court's ruling on same sex marriage: See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Cartoonists React to Supreme Court Same Sex Marriage Ruling (Cartoon roundup)
The Human Being Behind Obergefell v. Hodges
https://youtu.be/LgyFTMzFIxE Jim Obergefell is one of the plaintiffs at the center of the case decided today by the U.S. Supreme Court “that held that, for the first time, any couple -- straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender -- can obtain a marriage license and make their commitment public and legal in all 50 states.” The White House reached out to him to ask … [Read more...] about The Human Being Behind Obergefell v. Hodges
Claire McCaskill Is Wrong–Bernie Sanders Is Not Too Liberal, Hillary Clinton Is Too Conservative
Claire McCaskil, a supporter of Hillary Clinton, claimed that Bernie Sanders is, "is too liberal to gather enough votes in this country to become president" on Morning Joe. Sanders replied in an interview with Bloomberg News: “To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time that a colleague has attacked me,” said Sanders, a Vermont socialist who joined the presidential … [Read more...] about Claire McCaskill Is Wrong–Bernie Sanders Is Not Too Liberal, Hillary Clinton Is Too Conservative
This Remarkable Marriage Equality Case: Obergefell v. Hodges
Obergefell v. Hodges, decided today, will stand in the history of jurisprudence with the likes of Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, Gideon, Miranda and the one person/one vote decisions. The full opinion It is a decision remarkable in its own right, made even more so in having been authored by the traditional conservative Justice Anthony Kennedy. For the most part … [Read more...] about This Remarkable Marriage Equality Case: Obergefell v. Hodges
A Day to Celebrate with ‘Texas Update’
(Texas reaction at end) An article at the U.S. Supreme Court web site starts in the following manner: "EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"-These words, written above the main entrance to the Supreme Court Building, express the ultimate responsibility of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Court is the highest tribunal in the Nation for all cases and controversies arising … [Read more...] about A Day to Celebrate with ‘Texas Update’