In June, across the nation, students put on their robes, walked head-high to the sound of Pomp and Circumstance, and took pictures with proud parents. A celebratory party or barbeque probably followed the event. And, if you were one of the lucky few, your parents might have even gifted you a car. Today, the Federal […]
Texas Democrat Wendy Davis’ impressive filibuster last week will only hold off pro-life supporters for so long. The senate is reconvening this week for a 30-day special session and lieutenant governor David Dewhurst and governor Rick Perry are confident the Republican voice will prevail. “It will pass overwhelmingly and will become the law in the […]
Egyptians are showing the rest of the world that the power of the people should not be taken lightly. Thousands of protestors have gathered in Tahrir Square and outside of the presidential palace to call for the resignation of President Mohammed Morsi. And this unbelievable sight is hands down the largest demonstration since the 2011 […]
As if student loan rates aren’t high enough, a failed Senate vote may mean mo’ money out of our pockets. It is very unlikely that the Senate will be able to prevent student loans from increasing on July 1st. On Thursday, two groups of senators — one a bipartisan group that includes Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Tom Coburn (R-OK), […]
After a monumental week for same-sex marriage in the Supreme Court, The New Yorker celebrated the victory with a strong cover illustration that’s sure to get people talking. The cover illustrated Sesame Street cast members Bert and Ernie, who were touted as roommates on the children’s show (but we all know the deal), cuddling close in the dark […]
The Senate finally passed the Immigration Reform Bill on Thursday! The bill will give citizenship to undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The path to citizenship will last roughly around 13 years. The Senate passed a politically fraught immigration reform bill on Thursday that would give a path to citizenship to some of the estimated 11 […]
The fourth of July couldn’t come sooner for ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas, so he decided to prepare by purchasing tons and tons of illegal fireworks. But while driving (without a license and speeding, we must add) he was pulled over by California Highway Patrol and booked for possession of illegal fireworks. [TMZ] Two young boys, age […]
Proposition 8, the controversial California state ban on same sex marriage, has been overturned. Sort of. In a 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that the supporters of Prop 8 had no constitutional authority or standing to defend the law. The ruling is a little complicated but I will try to explain it. […]
The Supreme Court redeemed themselves after a major voters rights failure by striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that prevented gay married couples from receiving benefits. The 5-4 vote means that gay couples will now have access to tax, health and retirement benefits that are reserved for married heterosexual couples. Justice Anthony Kennedy […]
A few “patriots” in Dalton, Idaho have taken it upon themselves to create pork-laced bullets to shoot at Muslims, whom they feel should be punished. Jihawg Ammao is “Freedom’s First Choice in Defensive Ammunition.” This is the latest installment in a long line of attempts to capitalize on the Muslim refusal of pork. [Gawker] NBA […]
After news broke that Texas Republicans had passed their anti-abortion bill yesterday, the GOP is recanting their faux-win. Apparently, the bill, which prohibits women from having abortions 20 weeks after conception, did not pass thanks to the protestors that filibustered outside of the State Senate building. Unfortunately for the Republicans, the Senate’s vote did not come until 12:02 a.m. […]
As the Zimmerman murder trial rages on, one of the most contested points of the case is why Trayvon Martin was stopped in the first place. Whether racial profiling played a role in the case, police officers everywhere have been implicated. New York’s stop-and-frisk policy, enforced and supported by Mayor Bloomberg and the NYPD, has been […]
