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Growing Demand to Stop Gender Based Violence Marks International Women’s Day 2013

by Tanya Domi ● 4:05 PM March 8, 2013

From the horrific rape of a young Indian woman in Delhi, India to the rapes of US military women in the United States, the world’s citizenry erupts in indignant opposition to the ugly specter of gender based violence that haunts women in every corner of the world

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Farewell Hillary For the Moment: Rest, Relax and Keep the Door Open to 2016!

by Tanya Domi ● 2:24 PM February 1, 2013

Hillary Clinton departs her post as Secretary of State today to an unknown future. While millions of supporters wish her well, she no doubt deserves to take a long rest, as many fervently hope for a Clinton presidential run in 2016

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Watch: Barack Obama Sworn In As President For His Second Term

by David Badash ● 12:50 PM January 20, 2013

Today, just a few minutes before noon, Barack Hussein Obama raised his right hand, placed his left hand on the Bible, and Chief Justice John Roberts swore him in for his second and final term as President.

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New Yorkers Chelsea Clinton, Chuck Schumer, Sonia Sotomayor, Play Key Roles in Obama Inauguration

by Tanya Domi ● 7:24 PM January 19, 2013

New Yorkers Chelsea Clinton, Senator Chuck Schumer and Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor taking leading roles during the presidential inauguration weekend

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Pro-LGBT Episcopal Priest Chosen To Deliver Benediction At Obama Inauguration

by David Badash ● 12:10 AM January 16, 2013

A pro-LGBT Episcopal priest has just been chosen to deliver the benediction at President Obama’s inauguration, after another priest’s anti-gay sermon was discovered.

Economics

The U.S. House of Representatives Dodges the Fiscal Cliff

by Tanya Domi ● 12:09 AM January 2, 2013

After a very long day in American political history, the House of Representatives, led by a majority of Democrats, passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, avoiding the fiscal cliff

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Senate Passes American Taxpayer Relief Act 89-8; Moves to House for Final Passage

by Tanya Domi ● 2:45 PM January 1, 2013

The U.S. Senate worked into the early hours in the New Year and overwhelmingly passed a measure in a deal crafted between the White House and Senate Republicans

Economics

Political Brinksmanship on the “Fiscal Cliff”; Will Congress Make a Deal?

by Tanya Domi ● 9:54 AM December 31, 2012

Congress engages in political brinksmanship on making a deal as the fiscal cliff looms within hours of the New Year

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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz Appointed to Fill Vacancy; On Plane to D.C. Tonight

by Tanya Domi ● 9:00 PM December 26, 2012

Hawaii’s Governor Neil Abercrombie appoints Lt. Governor Brian Schatz to fill vacancy in wake of Danny Inouye’s death

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Time: Obama ‘Person Of The Year’ Award Is The End Of Reagan Era

by David Badash ● 10:53 AM December 19, 2012

Time magazine has chosen Barack Obama as the “Person of the Year,” and in describing their choice, delivers two stunning slams to conservatives, the Tea Party, Republicans, and the religious right.

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Watch: President Obama Addresses Nation On Connecticut School Massacre

by David Badash ● 4:00 PM December 14, 2012

An emotional and tearful President Barack Obama today addressed the nation on today’s tragic massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, at times finding it difficult to speak.

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Hillary Clinton Saluted With Video Tribute By World Leaders — Hillary 2016?

by David Badash ● 3:42 PM December 3, 2012

Barack Obama, John McCain, and political leaders from around the world recorded this video saluting Hillary Clinton, as she leaves office. Is it a 2016 campaign ad?

Bigotry Watch

‘Mullah In Chief’ Obama Has Made Christians ‘The New Niggers’ Says Klayman

by David Badash ● 1:05 PM November 14, 2012

Larry Klayman is calling Obama the “Mullah In Chief” and says that the President’s re-election has made Christians and “Americans of faith” “the new niggers.”

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