"When new laws turn back the clock on progress, we can't sit idly by. We are sending a message that discrimination won't be tolerated."
Boycott In Full Swing As CT Gov. Malloy Moves To Ban State Sponsored Travel To Indiana
The Real Unseen Danger of Indiana’s Legal Discrimination Law
It is why although the law appears only to target the LGBT community and allow the 'faithful' to legally punish same-sex marriage partners by refusing to hire, serve, or provide them with medical care, it is important to remember there is no mention of gays in the law.
Angie’s List Halts Indiana HQ Expansion in Response to Religious Tyranny Act
Angie's List is the latest to stand up in opposition to Indiana's discriminatory RFRA, and this one could cost Indiana 1,000 jobs
California Attorney-General Fights To Void Deadly Anti-Gay Ballot Initiative
The far right's war on the LGBT community took a variety of turns this week.
Michigan Republican Says Schools Should be a Ministry of the Church
When Pink Floyd sang that "we don't need no education," I don't think church ministries are what they had in mind.
As Religious Tyranny Arrives, Religious Freedom Lovers Flee Indiana
Indiana is the latest state to proclaim religious tyranny, and the reaction (no NCAA?) is anything but what Hoosier bigots expected
Indiana Republican Governor Mike Pence Ready To Sign Anti-Gay Bill Into Law
If Pence signs the bill, the GOP will continue to be seen as a political party that caters to narrow-minded bigots, and deservedly so.
Religious Right: Loving Israel and Hating Islam Bestows Foreign Policy Cred
When Indiana Governor and presidential hopeful Mike Pence went to Israel he met Benjamin Netanyahu but not Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas
Catholic Church Says Religious Freedom Protects Them From Going to Court
As the group of bishops were the instigators behind the Neo-American religious imposition as freedom ideology, it was not surprising that they came up with yet another twist on how they exercise "their" religious freedom.
Nancy Pelosi Celebrates The Latest Victory For Marriage Equality
Today marks an important day for marriage equality in the United States as the Supreme Court refused to review several circuit court rulings that strike down state bans on same sex marriage.
ALEC Continues to Push Failed Market-Based Educational Reforms
Market-based educational reform is an utter failure, and yet we still can't shake the nasty remnants of its bad policy influence
Pregnancy Triggers State Surveillance and Control Over Women in the USA
All you uteri, gather round, the state has a job for you. You are hereby mandated to state control and surveillance as soon as you get pregnant.
The Bill to Fund the Government Is the Latest Bit of Stand-up Comedy From House Republicans
The primary purpose of House Bill 933 is to perpetuate the bloat of the defense budget and decimate domestic programs.
2012 is a special Thanksgiving thanks to key Congressional races
The 2012 election was especially satisfying for the Presidency and the new faces that will show up in Congress, especially the Senate.
In spite of huge Republican money and relentless attack ads it’s Obama
Incredible amounts of money were spent on the 2012 General Election. And lots of that money was wasted when expensive attack ads didn't work
Predictions for the Presidential and Congressional races for 2012
Mourdock Loses Ground in Senate Race But GOP Party of Rape Not Even Close to Getting It
The GOP is headed into Election Day as the Party of Rape, a group of white fratboys who never grew up
Don’t Be Scammed: Surviving Republican Election Tricks
Don't let any of these scams steal your vote, but most importantly don't let them intimidate you. Stay alert, but vote.
John McCain Does What Romney Won’t: Demands Apology from Richard Mourdock
Unlike Mitt Romney, John McCain won't continue to support 'rape pregnancies are God's will' Richard Mourdoch unless the Republican Senatorial candidate apologizes.
National Organization for Women Says Richard Mourdock is Romney Unmasked
NOW issued a statement Wednesday saying that Richard Mourdock (pregnancies from rape are 'God's will') is 'Romney Unmasked'.