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Human Rights

A Woman’s Abu Ghraib In Rick Perry’s Texas?

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 12:11 AM June 18, 2013
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Two female Texas inmates have filed a federal lawsuit charging Live Oak County, Texas, with running a “rape camp” in the County Jail reminiscent of Abu Ghraib.

Analysis

Revealing Report Examines Hate Violence Against LGBTQ And HIV-Affected Communities

by Guest Author ● 12:47 PM June 4, 2013
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A just-released report today finds the majority of homicide victims of hate violence in 2012 were people of color, over half were transgender women, and one-third were gay men.

Guns

On Our Radar – Clark Aposhian Plays With His ‘Big Boy Toy’

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:11 AM June 2, 2013
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The face of Utah’s gun lobby was arrested for domestic abuse this week. His lawyer said in his defense, that he was just having fun with his big boy toy. Today, Clark Aposhian and “big boy toys” are On Our Radar.

News

On Our Radar – Brian Sims, Gay Feminist

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:53 AM April 28, 2013
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“Each of us put our hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. We did not place our hands on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible.” — Brian Sims, who is On Our Radar.

Healthcare

On Our Radar – Tiffany Bredeck – The Stork Who Delivered

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM March 24, 2013
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She stood alone amid men with swords, like a feathery Joan of Arc, but when the incense smoke cleared, it was the friendly stork who had scored a solid victory in the War On Women. Today, Tiffany Bredeck and the contraception messaging wars are On Our Radar.

News

Sandra Fluke Wants You To Do Something

by David Badash ● 9:30 AM February 12, 2013
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Sandra Fluke, whose name became synonymous with last year’s GOP war on women and contraception services, wants you to do something. Do it. It’s important, and will take just a minute.

Arts

The State Of The Union Is We’re Tea Party Screwed

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM February 12, 2013
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Tonight President Obama travels up to the Hill.
To comment on the country’s state for good or for ill.
Here’s my suggestion for his message with which I hope you’ll be amused:
The State of the Union is: We’re Tea Party screwed.

News

Publisher’s Picks: Our Favorite Stories Of 2012

by David Badash ● 8:30 AM December 30, 2012
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As publisher of The New Civil Rights Movement, one of my greatest satisfactions is sharing beautifully told tales that help people see the world just a little differently.

News

2012 In Review: Obama Coalition Enshrines Liberals As America’s New Moral Majority

by David Badash ● 12:23 PM December 29, 2012
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2012 was a watershed year that historians — and all Americans — will look to as the moment reborn Democratic politics won the nation, and liberals and progressives became enshrined as the voice of America’s new moral majority.

News

Jane Lynch Really Wants You To Watch This Awesome Video

by David Badash ● 9:39 PM November 5, 2012
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Jane Lynch just posted this video of dozens of women — including Lena Dunham and Leslie Gore — singing “You Don’t Own Me,” explaining why Romney is not the one.

Actions

On Our Radar – Walk A Mile In Her Shoes – Men March Against Rape

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:05 AM October 28, 2012
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Women are born with a treasure between their thighs that some men are willing to commit horrible acts of violence to dominate. Walk A Mile In Her Shoes is a high-profile way to make men think about the threat of violence women (and many gay men) face every day of their lives. Today, Walk A Mile In Her Shoes is On Our Radar.

News

Vice Presidential Debate: When Is The VP Debate Tonight? How Do I Watch?

by David Badash ● 5:03 PM October 11, 2012
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Tonight, Thursday, October 11, 2012, is the first and only vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and his Republican challenger, Congressman Paul Ryan.

News

Presidential Debate: When Is The Debate Tonight? How Do I Watch?

by David Badash ● 3:21 PM October 3, 2012
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Tonight, Wednesday, October 3, 2012, is the first of three presidential debates between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Here’s all you need to know.

Elections

On Our Radar – October Surprises. Will Democrats Try To Retake The House?

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM September 30, 2012
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October is known for apple picking, leaf peeping, and political surprises, and I can’t think of a better one than a plan to turn the House of Representatives blue. The possibility of an October Surprise is On Our Radar.

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