Jun

20

Thompson, eyeing ‘08, advises Iran blockade

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[From RawStory.com Headlines]
Fred Thompson, who may join the Republican presidential race, said today that the U.S. and its allies should consider a blockade against Iran before military action to curb the nation’s nuclear ambitions…

Jun

15

Take That, Bigots! Massachusetts Defeats Anti-Gay Amendment 45-151!

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[From Mikhaela's News Blog]
My home state kicks ass! From Bay Windows:
In the June 14 constitutional convention, state lawmakers defeated the proposed amendment to the constitution that would have taken away the civil right to marry from same-sex couples. The final tally on the measure was 45 in favor and 151 against. The amendment needed just [...]

Jun

15

Gay Marriage Foe Bob Barr Calls For Repeal Of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

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[From Think Progress]
Former congressman Bob Barr (R-GA), a well-known and outspoken conservative, is, as he puts it, “hardly a card-carrying member of the gay-rights lobby.” He authored the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which declared that states did not need to recognize legal same-sex marriages from other states. In 1996, he argued that [...]

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