Watch Rand Paul's Video Supporting A Rally Against Government Spying
The video encourages a July 4 protest in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Reddit-originated group “Restore the Fourth,” to denounce the NSA’s spying tactics. “Thanks for rallying to defend the Bill...
View ArticleEcuador Defends Domestic Surveillance
“In Ecuador we do not listen to phone calls for political purposes,” says Serrano after a BuzzFeed report on the purchase of spy gear. Drones are “an alarming detail,” says a critic. Ecuador's...
View ArticleSan Francisco City Hall Lights Up With Pride Following Supreme Court Decision
A historic moment. A time-lapse video of the city hall: Source: youtube.com A screenshot from the video: Via: Noah Berger / Reuters Via: Noah Berger / Reuters View Entire List ›
View Article7 Powerful Photos Of The Obamas Visting "The House Of Slaves"
The president stared out of the “Door of No Return” on Goree Island off the Senegalese coast, which was the last stop for millions of slaves sent to the New World. Obama called the tour a "very...
View ArticleSenegalese President Defends Jailing Of LBGT Citizens, Hits Obama Over The...
In Africa, Obama and Macky Sall argue LGBT rights the day after the DOMA ruling. Via: Gary Cameron / Reuters WASHINGTON — A day after the Supreme Court took up his call to expand gay rights in...
View ArticleHow Patrick Leahy Made Sure The Senate Is Going To Pass Immigration Reform
Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy has compromised more than most to get immigration reform through the Senate. “I think he understands what the market can bear,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham. U.S. Sen. Patrick...
View ArticleThe Essential Guide To Congressional Facial Hair
Face facts. Glorious facial hair used to be common in the U.S. House and Senate. Oregon's Republican U.S. Senator John Mitchell in 1885. But today, the art of the well-manicured face hair has all but...
View ArticleSteve King Apologizes To Marco Rubio
The immigration reform hardliner says he feels badly so many personal attacks were levied against Rubio during his rally to protest the Senate immigration bill. “It was not my intent for him to be the...
View ArticleSupreme Court Denies Appeal By Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer On Partner Benefits Case
In denying appeals in 10 gay-rights cases, the high court clears its docket — and deals a loss to the Arizona governor. The Arizona law ending domestic partner benefits has been called discriminatory...
View ArticleSenate Passes Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The final vote count was 68–32, legislation now moves to the House. A girl wears a "Don't Deport My Mom" T-shirt as she joins immigrants and activists, led by Service Employees International Union...
View ArticleCan Marco Rubio Survive The Anti-Immigration Backlash?
Immigration position “may influence some people right now, but right now is not 2016,” Sen. Chuck Grassley said. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) addresses the Faith & Freedom Coalition Road to Majority...
View ArticleWhat Actually Happened At The Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court issued two big decisions on Wednesday. So, what did the decisions do? What did the decisions not do? What remains up in the air? Via: Jonathan Ernst / Reuters In the first case,...
View ArticleWhat Obamacare NFL Ads Might Look Like
Health Touchdown! After news this week that the Obama administration would be targeting NFL fans, BuzzFeed decided to create some mock-up ads to help kickstart the campaign. Via: Jared Wickerham /...
View ArticlePresidents Make Adorable Babies
Awww, future leader of the free world. Calvin Coolidge Source: witwisdom.wordpress.com FDR Source: yourememberthat.com Eisenhower Source: eisenhower.archives.gov JFK Source: orwelltoday.com View...
View ArticleUnder Pressure, Scribd Yanks Ecuadorian Spy Documents
File-sharing service pulls documents relating to Ecuador’s domestic spying program “because Scribd received a legally valid claim of copyright infringement pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright...
View Article33 Beautiful Vintage Portraits Of America's Immigrant Past From Ellis Island
The Senate approved comprehensive immigration reform Thursday by a 68–32 vote count and the legislation now moves to the House. The bill would legalize millions of current undocumented immigrants....
View ArticleStriking Images Of Obama's African Protesters
This happens to every president. About 800 people showed up in Pretoria, South Africa, to protest an official visit from President Obama. Via: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images The protests were...
View ArticleBoy Scouts Bar Scouts From Wearing Uniform In Gay Pride Parades Or Flag...
Wearing a uniform in a pride parade or even a flag ceremony at a pride event is a “violation of the Scout Oath and Scout Law,” official says. Advocates called the application of the “longstanding”...
View ArticleRick Santorum Is Very Excited To Become Involved In Popular Culture
He’s the CEO of a movie studio now! "I always feel like the popular culture is a big influencer on politics." View Video › Via: Here's his full interview with Newsmax Magazine which runs 16 minutes....
View ArticleFederal Judge Applies DOMA Ruling To Halt Michigan Ban On Partner Benefits
“[T]he Court takes guidance from the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating DOMA,” U.S. District Court Judge David M. Lawson wrote. The move puts a temporary halt on Michigan’s ban on partner benefits...
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