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Marriage

Boehner, Demanding Spending Cuts, Increases Budget To Protect Gay Marriage Ban

by David Badash ● 6:25 PM December 13, 2012
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John Boehner secretly allowed the raising of the budget to pay his hand-picked outside counsel who is fighting attempts to overturn DOMA.

News

Nancy Pelosi May Step Down As Minority Leader — Sources

by David Badash ● 3:52 PM November 13, 2012
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Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, may resign her role as Minority Leader tomorrow after Republicans retained control of the House.

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.

DOMA

Breaking: 145 House Democrats File Amicus Brief Denouncing DOMA

by David Badash ● 6:56 PM September 7, 2012
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Today, 145 House Democrats signed onto an amicus brief denouncing DOMA as unconstitutional.

Democratic National Convention

DNC 2012: Watch Nancy Pelosi Speak! — Full Video And Text

by David Badash ● 7:48 PM September 5, 2012
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s remarks at the DNC, as prepared for delivery.

Media

The Newsroom: Tea Party ‘Religious Zealots’ Pursuing ‘Radical Fundamentalism’

by David Badash ● 10:46 AM August 27, 2012
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HBO’s fictional character on “The Newsroom,” news anchor Will McAvoy, says the Tea Party’s “radical fundamentalism” is pushing a “perversion of our great history.”

Hate Crimes

On Our Radar – The Crucible of Chris Armstrong

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM August 19, 2012
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This week, a jury awarded out, gay University of Michigan graduate Chris Armstrong 4.5 million dollars after Andrew Shirvell, a former Assistant Michigan Attorney General, stalked and tormented him. Today Chris Armstrong, who showed remarkable grace under pressure, is On Our Radar.

Civil Rights

Breaking: Same-Sex Marriage Unanimously Included In DNC Platform Draft

by David Badash ● 12:10 PM July 30, 2012
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A unanimous decision to include a draft plank supporting same-sex marriage will be part of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) platform.

Civil Rights

60 House Democrats Join With GOP, Refuse To Sign Anti-DOMA Amicus Brief

by David Badash ● 9:20 AM July 11, 2012
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132 Democrats in the House of Representatives signed an amicus brief stating DOMA is unconstitutional. But 60 House Democrats and all Republicans refused to sign.

Civil Rights

Barney Frank Marries Long-Time Partner In Historic Same-Sex Marriage First

by David Badash ● 11:44 AM July 8, 2012
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Rep. Barney Frank yesterday married his long-time partner, James Ready, in the historic first same-sex marriage of a sitting member of the House of Representatives.

Civil Rights

Nancy Pelosi On LGBT Pride: ‘We Celebrate How Far We’ve Come’ (Video)

by David Badash ● 5:51 PM June 1, 2012
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Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi today delivered a message celebrating “how far we’ve come in the fight for civil rights,” acknowledging the first day of LGBT Pride Month.

Bigotry Watch

Michelle Malkin Claims No Racism In Tea Party, Demands Retraction On Air

by David Badash ● 10:08 AM May 3, 2012
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Michelle Malkin appeared on “Hannity” to discuss the Occupy Movement but quickly attacked Juan Williams for his statement that there is racism in the Tea Party.

Civil Rights

Watch: Top Obama Strategist David Plouffe Dodges Gay Marriage Plank Question

by David Badash ● 10:52 AM March 26, 2012
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President Obama’s top strategist yesterday on ABC News’ “This Week” dodged a question on same-sex marriage from George Stephanopoulos.

Civil Rights

Boehner Appeals Ruling Finding DOMA Unconstitutional – With Your Tax Dollars

by David Badash ● 1:54 PM February 24, 2012
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Speaker of the House John Boehner has directed the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group (BLAG) to appeal Wednesday’s federal court ruling that found DOMA unconstitutional.

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