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
[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 [...]
Jun
14
“Shut Up,” Says Benny
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[From The J-Walk Blog]
My man Benny is in the news: Benny Hinn and Tourette’s.
It’s Friday night and Benny’s in the house – the house of God – and in Benny’s house no kids are allowed in the aisles, no talking during the anointing and, apart from an occasional “amen” and “hallelujah”, [...]
Jun
10
Become an eco-chic trendsetter
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[From: The Eco Street Blog]
Since I built my home to be non-toxic, furnishing it has become a dilemma for me. Many of my own pieces are worn from my children using them as jungle gyms, and the color scheme of my new house is very different than my old house. I could [...]
Jun
4
[From CNN.com]
Jefferson will be indicted on more than a dozen corruption charges, sources tell CNN.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A federal grand jury Monday is expected to indict Rep. William Jefferson, D-Louisiana, on more than a dozen charges stemming from an investigation into accusations of corruption, sources told CNN.
The indictment is expected to be handed up in [...]





