Obama: Same-Sex Couples Deserve Same Rights, Right? Right.
In a major turnabout, President Obama announced yesterday that he’s going to stop defending the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages.
Gov. Walker Reveals Entire Union-Busting Strategy to Prank Caller
You have to hear this: A blogger impersonating Tea Party billionaire David Koch called Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and got him to reveal his secret plan to lure Democrats back to the state. Phenomenal. Check it out:
Second video after the jump.
God Hates the Tattooed, Too, Man
A homophobic man tattoos Leviticus 18:22 on his arm, but conveniently forgets that Leviticus 19:28 actually forbids tattooing. Ha!
Congresswoman Reveals Abortion, on House Floor
Outraged at the callous demagoguery of her fellow representative, Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) made a shockingly personal revelation during a congressional debate.
The Entire Abortion Debate in Two Signs
Sometimes protest signs are still the best forms of communication, especially for a supposedly extremely complicated debate like abortion.
Some Egyptian Ordered Pizza for Wisconsin Protesters
In a true move toward democratic solidarity, Egyptians sent Wisconsinites pizza. It’s a political cheesehead’s dream come true.
Matt Taibbi: Why Isn’t Wall Street in Jail?
A former Senate investigator tells writer Matt Taibbi that his story about Wall Street is a waste of time. Why? “Everything’s f***ed up, and nobody goes to jail.”
Community Twice as Big as U.S. Recognizes Civil Unions
Is Facebook setting a new standard of inclusion for social media? The social media giant recently added “Domestic Partnership” and “Civil Union” to their relationship options, making them one LGBT-friendly social networking site.
Top 10 Shocking Attacks from the GOP’s War on Women
In how many ways does the GOP attack women? Countless. Here’s a list of 10 to get you started.
Stunning Wisconsin Protest Videos, with Arcade Fire
The revolution will be posted to Vimeo. A moving look at the first few days of protesting in Madison, WI, set to Arcade Fire’s “Rebellion (Lies).” Bet you can’t watch without tearing up.