Dr. Tiller’s Patients Speak Out
I think it's too soon to know what the long-term consequences of Dr. Tiller's assassination are. One thing I've noticed is that the murder has inspired a lot of people…
Obama’s Egypt Speech
The man knows how to give speeches. Full text of the speech here. Steve Benen at the Washington Monthly highlights this portion, about the relationship between the U.S. and the…
The Never-Ending Coleman-Franken Saga
There are lots of new developments in the Coleman-Franken race? Could it really be over soon, or are they just teasing us? Norm Coleman's name is being mentioned for the…
Traditional Marriage Explained
Betty Bowers explains it to you, in case you were confused.
New Hampshire Becomes 6th State To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Governor John Lynch just signed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in New Hampshire. The bill passed the NH legislature and was signed shortly after. This is actually the second…
Food For Thought
Liberals have taken a lot of criticism from conservatives over opposition to some terrorism policies, mainly indefinite detention without trial and torture. Balkinization does a thought experiment: what if we…
Today in GOP Minority Outreach
Story #1 Manuel Miranda is a former GOP Congressional staffer (who was involved in a scandal stealing information off of computers of the Democratic caucus) who is leading a conservative…
Bad News for Specter
A new poll by Susquehanna indicates high support among Democratic voter for a primary. As you may know, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter recently switched from Republican to Democrat. Should Arlen…
Suck It, Phyllis Schlafly*
How It Works (from the fabulous xkcd)
First, let me explain the title reference. As most of you know, I am a chemist. As a chemist I am a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
First, let me explain the title reference. As most of you know, I am a chemist. As a chemist I am a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Shocking Poll Results! Republicans Are Mostly White And Conservative
What next - are they going to tell me that Republican economic policies don't work? Gallup confirms what you already knew. The Republican party is mostly white (89%), while the…
Even A Broken Clock…
Meet Dick Cheney, RINO. Speaking at the National Press Club for the Gerald R. Ford Foundation journalism awards, Cheney was asked about recent rulings and legislative action in Iowa and…
Did We Say Implicit? We Meant Explicit
I got this from Daily Kos, quoting the New York Times: The suspect in the fatal shooting of one of the nation’s only doctors to perform late-term abortions had professed…
Monday Bacon Blogging
Bacon helps with hangovers! "Bread is high in carbohydrates and bacon is full of protein, which breaks down into amino acids. Your body needs these amino acids, so eating them…