Today marks the 238th year that we celebrate the formation of the United States of America. We know the stories of triumph and tragedy that followed July 4th, 1776... It was by every measure a Great War which won this country it's Independence. But this country was not born on a battlefield. It was born … Continue Reading ››
After lauding the Supreme Court's decision last week to protect digital privacy rights, it's quite ironic that today they've dealt an insurmountable blow to individual rights while favoring corporate intransigence. From the Chicago Tribune, here's the story...
The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that business owners can object on religious grounds to a provision of … Continue Reading ››
In a landmark ruling this week, the United States Supreme Court has taken a bold step to protect 'digital privacy' rights in the United States. Here's the story from the New York Times...
The Texas Progressive Alliance managed to tear itself away from watching the World Cup just long enough to bring you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff sets a standard for success for Democrats in the fall elections.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos is not in the least bit surprised to learn Texas Republican politicians … Continue Reading ››
Some very big news today out of Denver, as the state of Utah is dealt another huge blow to its ban on same-sex marriage in an unusually broad ruling. Here's the scoop from LGBTQnation...
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that states must allow gay couples to marry, finding the Constitution protects same-sex relationships and … Continue Reading ››
After the stunning primary defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor last week, there is definitely some "Fear and Loathing in Wash-Vegas" for the Republican Party. Many great minds around the United States are trying to figure out one central question...
1) Why did Cantor lose?
Pretty basic stuff here, and it comes up after every election with … Continue Reading ››
For those engaged in the fight for LGBT protections in the workplace, the White House revealed some very big news today. Here's the story from the Washington Post...
President Obama will sign an executive order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating against gays, lesbians and others on the basis of their sexual orientation – an election-year … Continue Reading ››
