Category Archives: politics

Senator goes rogue over $1.9M in pork

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Ron

NYS Senator tips the balance of power b/c the Dems balked at giving him a $2 kickback Continue reading →

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N.Y. Senate Goes Republican with 2 defections

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Ron

2 anti-gay-marriage Dems flip to give 'Publicans narrow majority; Gov. loses all control Continue reading →

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New Hampshire legalizes gay marriage

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Ron

NH becomes the 6th state (and 5th in New England) to allow same-sex marriage. Continue reading →

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Gay Marriage Faces Uphill Odds in New York Senate

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Ron

Only 20 (of 32 needed) are definite 'yes' votes Continue reading →

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New England is going pink

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Ron

Maine becomes 5th state to legalize gay marriage Continue reading →

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Justice Souter to retire

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Ron

Best Papa Bush appointee ever leaving; Obama to get first SCOTUS appointment Continue reading →

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Obama reverses anti-choice policy

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Ron

Obama reverses abortion-funding policy: It’s the end of witholding money from international family-planning clinics that promote abortion or provide counseling or referrals about abortion services.  Been a long time coming; a big win for the good guys.

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Justices support porn

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Ron

Justices Reject Pornography Law: SCOTUS puts the final nail in the coffin of the horrible and unconstitutional “Child Online Protection Act”

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White House Blog

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Ron

Yep, the White House has a blog.  Because Obama is President.

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