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Change I Can Believe In
shakespearessister.blogspot.com - 1/7/2009
Change I Can Believe In
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Think Progress : In its new package of rule changes, the House has finally decided to make its official language gender neutral, recognizing the growing representation of women in Congress (including as Speaker of the House). Gone are references to "he," "chairman," and phrases such as "his ...
Coleman's Lawsuit: This Whole Election Stinks -- And I Won
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 1/8/2009
Coleman's Lawsuit: This Whole Election Stinks -- And I Won
— tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — I've been reading through the lawsuit that Norm Coleman has filed against the result of the Minnesota Senate race, and it's a marvelous thing. The complaint ignores the existence of counter-evidence, employs one maneuver when it is self-benefiting ... (more) Coleman's Lawsuit: This Whole Election Stinks -- And I Won

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fivethirtyeight.com - 1/6/2009
Did the Wall Street Jorunal Fire their Fact-Checkers?
— fivethirtyeight.com — The Wall Street Journal is bar none one of the best newspapers in the country -- except when its Editorial Board is having a bad day. And today the Board is having a very bad day, having published an editorial that declares Al Franken's provisional ... (more) Did the Wall Street Jorunal Fire their Fact-Checkers?

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startribune.com - 1/5/2009
Recount results certified with Franken on top
— startribune.com — The action concludes the recount, with Democrat Franken ahead by 225 votes, but the Coleman campaign has said it plans a legal challenge. In a brief appearance, Franken said he is "proud to stand before you as your next senator." (more) Recount results certified with Franken on top

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House language now gender neutral
Feministing — This made me really happy today. In its new package of rule changes, the House has finally decided to make its official language gender neutral, recognizing the growing representation of women in Congress (including as Speaker of the House). Gone are references to "he," "chairman," and phrases such as "his duties." I'm literally giddy. Melissa breaks down why this is so important: [A]n inevitable effect of regarding "male" as the Norm is regarding "female" as the Other. Every time we engage in the ...

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