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Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize earlier today. His nomination for the award was shrouded in controversy from the day it was announced. What had he done to deserve such an honor? Was it an example of people being blinded by Obama’s magnetic, rock-star persona? Did the Nobel committee choose Obama to reward America [...]
In a major development, the U.S. government has admitted to committing financial crimes against Native Americans. Acknowledging the Interior Department’s history of mismanaging royalties derived from commercial activities on the 56 million acres of land owned by tribes and individuals, the federal government has proposed a settlement of over $3 billion and the creation of [...]
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Despite New York’s rejection of marriage equality, there was some good news for LGBT politics this week. During the debate in the New York Senate, eloquent and passionated speeches were made by Senators Ruth Hassell-Thompson and Eric Adams. Their statements brought a ray of sunshine to a disappointing day, and can be viewed below. Considering [...]
In a surprise vote, marriage equality was defeated in the New York Senate by a vote of 38 to 24. New York’s political tradition is that bills do not get brought up for a vote if there is any doubt about its passage. This is a stinging defeat for Governor David Paterson, who long ago [...]
One week after gay marriage was defeated in Maine, the LGBT community continues to look for answers. The loss was particularly bittersweet because all the advantages seemed to be on the side of gay marriage supporters. They had more money, local media and politicians were on their side, and polls indicated that it would pass. [...]
What do Birthers, Kanye West, Joe Wilson, Serena Williams, town hall protestors, Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Michael Jordan, and LeGarrette Blount have in common? They are all, to use President Obama’s terminology, jackasses. Indeed, you could say 2009 has been the year of the jackass. All year long, people have been intent on showing out [...]
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In April of this year, there was a bit of controversy over a memo from the Department of Homeland Security warning of the increased risk posed by right-wing extremist groups . Driven by the declining condition of the economy and the sense of social change exemplified by the presidency of Barack Obama, the analysts felt [...]
Ah, the pleasures, idealism, and misguided energy of youth. That was my reaction to reading about Bash Back, a group of queers (LGBT are too “limiting” for their taste) whose mission is to use intimidation in the name of gay rights. To date, their biggest accomplishments are protesting churches in Washington, Memphis, and Detroit. It’s [...]
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Politics is often a dirty game, but recent events have revved up the ugliness to new levels, making many people question what has gotten into people. First we had the tea party protestors, whose actions were amusing, but generally ignored by most people. Then we were introduced to the Birthers, people who insist President Obama [...]
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