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Washington’s Black Community Grapples with Gay Marriage Issue
Washington’s Black Community Grapples with Gay Marriage Issue
truthdig.com — Tuesday’s vote in favor of same-sex marriage at the District council in Washington, D.C. brought up some... tensions within the local African American community over the issue, which some members thereof have less trouble viewing in terms of ... (more) Washington’s Black Community Grapples with Gay Marriage ...
Jonah Goldberg: Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy
Jonah Goldberg: Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy
townhall.com — I think I've had my fill of moral hypocrisy. We routinely hear stories of evangelical ministers who... "mentor" hookers at $500 an hour, "family values" politicians who like the cut of a congressional page's jib, or... (more) Jonah Goldberg: Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy

Washington, D.C Latest Blog Posts

What Was Justice Kennedy Doing at the Salahis’ Wedding?
70 minutes ago at WSJ.com: Law Blog
Sestak Supports Obama's Surge
Kaine's November travel
85 minutes ago at Virginia Politics Blog
<em>Reason</em> Morning Links: Obama's War Surge, Gay Marriage Moves Ahead in D.C., Crickets on Drugs
86 minutes ago at Hit & Run
Salvation Army accused of checking immigration status of kids before giving them toys
Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy -- By: Jonah Goldberg
article.nationalreview.com — I think I’ve had my fill of moral hypocrisy. We routinely hear stories of evangelical ministers who... “mentor” hookers at $500 an hour, “family values” politicians who like the cut of a congressional page’s jib, or senators who love to press the flesh, ... (more) Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy -- By: Jonah ...
The Associated Press: AP Top News at 5:21 a.m. EST
google.com — (AP) 2 days ago WASHINGTON Osama bin Laden was unquestionably within reach of U.S. troops in the... mountains of Tora Bora when American military leaders made the crucial and costly decision not to pursue the terrorist leader with massive force, a ... (more) The Associated Press: AP Top News at 5:21 a.m. EST
Huckabee Pardoned Cop Killer
Huckabee Pardoned Cop Killer
politicolnews.com — The Former religious leader and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was in 2000 the Governor of Arkansas was... the man who pardoned Maurice Clemmons who was arrested for robbery. Clemmons at the time had been given 95 years in prison which is where he should have been on Sunday November 29, 2009 ... (more) Huckabee Pardoned Cop Killer
Huckabee's commutation record
firstread.msnbc.msn.com — From msnbc.com's Carrie Dann As we noted this morning, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee came under fire... during his presidential run for his commutation of the sentence of Wayne Dumond, who was found guilty of rape and murder in Missouri after ... (more) Huckabee's commutation record
Congressional Offices: Understaffed and Underpaid
Congressional Offices: Understaffed and Underpaid
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — (photo by Phil Romans) Lobbyists run Washington, DC. One part of the problem is that money is... the mother’s milk of politics in this country, and politicians need to spend half their day fund raising. The other big problem is that there is no ... (more) Congressional Offices: Understaffed and Underpaid
Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad With Racial Undertones
huffingtonpost.com — This latest national edition of the Washington Times features a full-page ad that claims that President Obama... is not a natural-born citizen of the United States. The ad was purchased by the anti-Obama website ProtectOurLiberty.org. While the group ... (more) Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad With Racial ...
Zeitgeist 2009
Zeitgeist 2009
google.com — Fastest Rising By Quarter Whether it's a fresh season of a TV show or a new policy... out of Washington, something new is always entering the national spotlight. This graph captures the fastest rising query for each quarter of 2009, visualized over ... (more) Zeitgeist 2009
Grassley: ‘I’ve lived off the public tit’ as a congressman.
Grassley: ‘I’ve lived off the public tit’ as a congressman.
thinkprogress.org — On C-SPAN’s Washington Journal this morning, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was asked if he thought the health... care reform bill before the Senate amounted to socialism. “No,” Grassley said, but he then attacked the public option aspect ... (more) Grassley: ‘I’ve lived off the public tit’ as a congressman.
Another Day, More Column Space for Cheney’s Lies
balloon-juice.com — It appears now the press is camping out at Cheney’s house in order to find the next... quote to undermine current policy : On the eve of the unveiling of the nation’s new Afghanistan policy, former Vice President Dick Cheney slammed ... (more) Another Day, More Column Space for Cheney’s Lies
Huckabee's Commutation Program Apparently Fails Again
Huckabee's Commutation Program Apparently Fails Again
crooksandliars.com — The suspect in the slaying of 4 police officers in Washington state, Maurice Clemmons of Lakewood reaped... a dream benefit from former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas. He was banged up for decades as a repeat violent offender, and Governor ... (more) Huckabee's Commutation Program Apparently Fails Again
Obama To Pull Out Of Afghanistan In Three Years?
theplumline.whorunsgov.com — More details are leaking out about Obama’s plan for Afghanistan, and his rough time frame for finishing... the job, but news orgs are offering somewhat conflicting accounts about his timetable. CNN explicitly says Obama plans to pull out ... (more) Obama To Pull Out Of Afghanistan In Three Years?
Washington Cop Killer Dead, Possibly Along With Huckabee’s Presidential Aspirations
liberalvaluesblog.com — Maurice Clemmons, the suspect in the police shootings in Washington, was killed during a confrontation with Seattle... police this morning. Now that this phase of the story has ended, the lingering question is how it will affect the political career of Mike Huckabee . Huckabee had commuted the ... (more) Washington Cop Killer Dead, Possibly Along With ...
Linda McMahon snags endorsements from two high-profile GOP mayors and 20 others
blogs.courant.com — wo prominent GOP mayors announced today that they are backing Republican Linda McMahon's U.S. Senate bid. Mark... Boughton of Danbury and Tim Stewart of New Britain are among the 22 names on the list of McMahon's first round of official endorsements. ... (more) Linda McMahon snags endorsements from two high-profile ...
Truman National Security Project
trumanproject.org — Michael Chase is an Assistant Professor in the Strategy and Policy Department at the United States Naval... War College in Newport, Rhode Island. His current research focuses on China-Taiwan security issues, including Taiwan’s defense policy, Chinese ... (more) Truman National Security Project
1,033 pardons and commutations, including for 12 convicted murderers
redstate.com — As the dust is still settling on the Washington State police killings and the connection to Mike... Huckabee, I’m reminded of this article by Ron Fournier written shortly before the Iowa Caucus. It got a lot of play in national media circles, but ... (more) 1,033 pardons and commutations, including for 12 ...
Cop Killer Maurice Clemmons Shot Dead
Cop Killer Maurice Clemmons Shot Dead
politicolnews.com — The streets are finally cleared and safe as the massive hunt for suspected cop killer comes to... an end. Maurice Clemmons who is suspected of gunning down 4 police officers in cold blood at a coffee shop in Tacoma Washington before their shift on Sunday morning. All officiers died of their ... (more) Cop Killer Maurice Clemmons Shot Dead
D.C. Gay Marriage Bill May Soon Go to Congress
rollcall.com — Emily Yehle Roll Call Staff Dec. 1, 2009, 12 a.m. The D.C. Council is set to vote... today on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the District, setting in motion a process that seems likely to allow gay couples to get married in the shadow of a ... (more) D.C. Gay Marriage Bill May Soon Go to Congress
The Real Asswipes of Washington, D.C.
The Real Asswipes of Washington, D.C.
thedailyshow.com — Aasif Mandvi, Jason Jones and Edward R. Brokaw-Amanpour weigh in on a couple that crashed a state... dinner at the White House. (more) The Real Asswipes of Washington, D.C.
World AIDS Day Press Release
healthgap.org — Click here to download the Report Card PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: November 30, 2009 Contact: Matthew... Kavanagh, 202.486.2488, matthew@healthgap.org or Asia Russell, 267.475.2645, asia@healthgap.org World AIDS Day: President Obama Earns a D+ ... (more) World AIDS Day Press Release
Mike Huckabee
Mike Huckabee
salon.com — If clemency for Maurice Clemmons -- now the fugitive suspect in the shooting deaths of four police... officers -- were the only fatal error committed by Mike Huckabee as governor of Arkansas, he might be able to shift blame to the state's law enforcement ... (more) Mike Huckabee
D.C. Council votes to legalize same-sex marriage
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) D.C. Council votes to legalize same-sex marriage
Gay Marriage Poised for Approval in D.C.
abcnews.go.com — Legislative and court victories mount despite losses at ballot box. Same-sex marriage - Marriage - Gay Lesbian... and Bisexual - Family and Relationships - Law (more) Gay Marriage Poised for Approval in D.C.
Washington Sketch: The perils of being commander in chief
Washington Sketch: The perils of being commander in chief
washingtonpost.com — First, the good news: President Obama will not be wearing a flight suit when he addresses the... cadets at West Point on Tuesday night. Nor will he wear a bomber jacket with the presidential seal on the chest, nor even, the White House promises, a ... (more) Washington Sketch: The perils of being commander in chief
Insane birther ad in Washington Times illustrates the power of TEH STOOPID
Insane birther ad in Washington Times illustrates the power of TEH STOOPID
pamshouseblend.com — The Christian Civic League of Maine 's Mike Hein calls Pam's House Blend: "a leading source of... radical homosexual propaganda, anti-Christian bigotry, and radical transgender advocacy." He is " praying that Pam Spaulding will "turn away from her ... (more) Insane birther ad in Washington Times illustrates the ...
More bad mortgages
faustasblog.com — Overextend yourself, live well beyond your means and you shall be rewarded: U.S. steps up pressure on... lenders to modify more mortgages Treasury threatens public shame and monetary penalties The Obama administration on Monday promised tougher scrutiny of lenders participating in its marquee ... (more) More bad mortgages
Huckabee Cites System's 'Failures' In Response To Washington Police Killings
Huckabee Cites System's 'Failures' In Response To Washington Police Killings
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — Mike Huckabee has responded to the killing of four police officers in Washington State by saying that... if the suspect in the case -- a man whose sentence Huckabee commuted in 2000 -- is found responsible, "it will be the result of a series of failures ... (more) Huckabee Cites System's 'Failures' In Response To ...
Mike Huckabee defends freeing convict wanted in Washington police shootings
Mike Huckabee defends freeing convict wanted in Washington police shootings
latimes.com — His commutation of Maurice Clemmons may hurt the former Arkansas governor's political aspirations. > Former Arkansas Gov.... Mike Huckabee broke his silence ... (more) Mike Huckabee defends freeing convict wanted in ...
Huckabee blames system for alleged cop killer
boston.com — Mike Huckabee, the presidential candidate turned talk show host, commuted the sentence of the man suspected of... gunning down four police officers in Washington state on Sunday. But according to Huckabee, who freed Maurice Clemmons in 2000 while he ... (more) Huckabee blames system for alleged cop killer
House posts lawmakers' expense data
House posts lawmakers' expense data
usatoday.com — The step moves the House away from a decades-old practice of publishing the information in thick tomes... every three months, but congressional watchdogs, such as Taxpayers for Common Sense, say it doesn't represent full disclosure. The online version, ... (more) House posts lawmakers' expense data
Labriola to Run for Congress in 3rd
ctlocalpolitics.net — Wallingford Republican Jerry Labriola, Jr. announced today that he will seek the GOP nomination to run against... Rosa DeLauro in the Third Congressional District. “I am a fiscal conservative and my opponent is a spend-thrift liberal Washington ... (more) Labriola to Run for Congress in 3rd
Source of Nigerian E-Mail Scams Discovered
directorblue.blogspot.com — Dan from New York:Chelsea Clinton to wed son of Nigerian Finance MinisterNovember 30, 2009WASHINGTON -- Chelsea Clinton... is engaged to marry her... boyfriend of two years. Clinton, 29, the only daughter of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, became ... (more) Source of Nigerian E-Mail Scams Discovered
POLITICO CLICK: The premier destination for news and gossip on D.C.'s social scene.
POLITICO CLICK: The premier destination for news and gossip on D.C.'s social scene.
politico.com — The Salahis attended the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Dinner in September and posed for pictures with lawmakers,... including Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) | Courtesy (more) POLITICO CLICK: The premier destination for news and ...
White House Announces December Date for Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth
whitehouse.gov — After Forum, President Obama to Kick-off White House to Main Street Tour with Stop in Allentown, Pennsylvania... WASHINGTON, DC- The Obama Administration announced plans today to hold the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth on Thursday, December 3rd at the ... (more) White House Announces December Date for Forum on Jobs ...
UN marks November 29 'day of mourning'
UN marks November 29 'day of mourning'
ynetnews.com — While Israel celebrates date on which it was given a state by UN, latter plans anti-Israeli resolutions... (more) UN marks November 29 'day of mourning'
Mad men
mudvillegazette.com — "The commander-in-chief has issued the orders," White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters at the White... House at the outset of what will be a two-day effort to sell the new strategy to the American people, Congress and American allies. Marketing a product is different than the ... (more) Mad men
7 stories Barack Obama doesn't want told
politico.com — President Pelosi No figure in Barack Obama s Washington, including Obama, has had more success in advancing... his will than the speaker of the House, despite public approval ratings that hover in the range of Dick Cheney s. With a mix of tough party ... (more) 7 stories Barack Obama doesn't want told
Sarah Palin’s Publisher Confirms She Took Private Plane On Book “Bus” Tour
theplumline.whorunsgov.com — A spokesperson for Sarah Palin’s publisher has just confirmed to me that she took a privately chartered... jet plane on several legs of her book tour, despite the fact that it had been billed as a bus tour. But the spokesperson argued that she had ... (more) Sarah Palin’s Publisher Confirms She Took Private Plane ...
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD
facebook.com — Wrong Katie Nash ? Search for others: Katie Nash ( Baltimore , MD ) Katie Nash Not... the Katie Nash you were looking for? Search more Add Katie Nash as Friend | View Katie Nash's Friends Here are some of Katie Nash's friends: Tiffany M. Newmuis Tiffany ... (more) Baltimore, MD
Chelsea Clinton to wed Jewish boyfriend
jta.org — Chelsea Clinton is engaged to marry her Jewish boyfriend of two years.... (more) Chelsea Clinton to wed Jewish boyfriend
U.S. top court to decide reach of securities law
reuters.com — By James Vicini WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide... when U.S. laws against securities fraud apply to transnational securities dealings, specifically involving a case about a shareholder lawsuit against ... (more) U.S. top court to decide reach of securities law
Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad Featuring Racial Undertones
Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad Featuring Racial Undertones
thinkprogress.org — This latest national edition of the Washington Times features a full-page ad that claims that President Obama... is not a natural-born citizen of the United States. The ad was purchased by the anti-Obama website ProtectOurLiberty.org . While the group ... (more) Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad Featuring ...
Mark Kirk Wrongly Claims That Health Reform Could Make It “Law” For Gov To Deny Mammograms
theplumline.whorunsgov.com — A new incarnation for the death panels? GOP Rep Mark Kirk, who’s running for Senate and facing... a primary challenge from the right, is now claiming that if health care reform passes, it “could become law” for the government to deny ... (more) Mark Kirk Wrongly Claims That Health Reform Could Make ...
Supreme Court orders photos of detainee abuse kept secret (McClatchy Newspapers)
news.yahoo.com — McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court did all it could Monday to lock up forever... some incendiary photos that show U.S. soldiers abusing foreign prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan. (more) Supreme Court orders photos of detainee abuse kept ...
Another Leftist-Motivated Cop-Killing in the Northwest?
Another Leftist-Motivated Cop-Killing in the Northwest?
pajamasmedia.com — The locations and motives of recent targeted cop-killings suggest a cultural problem of radicalization in Washington State.... (more) Another Leftist-Motivated Cop-Killing in the Northwest?
Should Obama Worry About Not Being An “American Exceptionalist”?
theplumline.whorunsgov.com — Politico’s John Harris lists the seven narratives Obama should worry about and do his best to prevent... from taking root, and I wanted to flag this one, in which Harris claims that Obama risks not being seen as enough of an “American ... (more) Should Obama Worry About Not Being An “American ...
Washington’s Newest Gravy Train: High-Speed Rail
publicintegrity.org — Washington’s Newest Gravy Train: High-Speed Rail (more) Washington’s Newest Gravy Train: High-Speed Rail
Few Roadblocks to D.C. Gay Marriage
Few Roadblocks to D.C. Gay Marriage
online.wsj.com — Ten of the D.C. council's 13 members have co-sponsored a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, and Mayor... Adrian Fenty has said he would sign it after it gains council approval with a second vote. (more) Few Roadblocks to D.C. Gay Marriage
Court sides with Gov't in detainee photo case
Court sides with Gov't in detainee photo case
talkingpointsmemo.com — TPMMuckraker TPMDC TPMtv TPMCafe Archive RSS [Hide] TPM News Court sides with Gov't in detainee photo case... Powered by Mochila Twitter Facebook Fark Reddit Send to a Friend Send to a friend! To email: Your Name: Your email: Recommend Recommend ( 0 ... (more) Court sides with Gov't in detainee photo case
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