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more about #senate more comments → RosettaStoned: i know you guys are pretty non-judgemental so i probably don't have to say this, but i'm gonna anyway: i live in a city in Alabama where nearly everyo... more » Pizza!Pizza!Pizza!: 'Hate crimes instill fear in those who have no connection to the victim other than a shared characteristic such as race or sexual orientation.' So...... more » CherriSpryte: 29 Senators voted against this, 30 voted against Franken's amendment. I wonder how big the overlap is? (In other words, just how many senators do we... more » boxspelunker: Dear god, I hope this passes. Full disclosure: I am bisexual and transgendered. This might be triggering. Sorry. :( I have decided not to transiti... more » EkaterinaBallerina: One thing I will never get is people who don't understand hate crime laws. I can imagine a few of them are just narrow-minded bigots that don't want t... more » wtfox?!: Oh, I would love to have seen the sort of mental writhing the Republicans went through. I mean, do you defend the country and say it's not cool to ki... more » thelastsara: This makes me happy. I also love the "Oh snap" to W by Judy Shepard. Now if only we could prevent hate crimes altogether. Maybe one day.. #hatecrimelaw more » xgurl3eb: HOORAY!!!! I'm still amazed this hasn't made it through before now though. also "Many Republicans, normally staunch supporters of defense bills, vot... more » LaComtesse: "Senator: Sessions, would it make you feel better if we called it domestic terrorism instead of a hate crime?" LaToya, it's not terrorism unless the ... more » Working-for-the-weekend: I wish there was a way to more effectively spend that money to prevent hate crimes. I just don't think someone has a baseball bat in hand and thinks "... more » cate3710: I'm thrilled this passed, but I'm also a bit confused - why is it part of the defense bill and not a separate thing? #hatecrimesamendment more » Lymed: "And the bill would tax high-value policies" That's not really what the bill does. It taxes high cost policies. Some high cost policies that will b... more » BearDownCBears: God I hate the Senate. more » Elaken: Wait, if I can't afford insurance I am going to have to pay a penalty? Apparently I should have been paying closer attention to all of this. more » SarsDoesntSave: Nice analysis, Latoya. The one other thing to keep in mind is that a vote against the party line in this debate could very well cost Snowe her party'... more » -
#lawoftheland
United States Senate Approves Expansion Of Hate Crimes Law
Yesterday afternoon, the Senate voted 68-29 to approve the federal hate crimes amendment, joining the House's earlier decision. The amendment (and the defense bill it's attached to) will now go to President Obama to sign. More » -
#snowejob
Maine Event: It's Wait & See With Senator Snowe
Moving into today's vote, Congress is excited that its actually come close to a consensus on health care reform, a feat that has not been accomplished since the Roosevelt Era. But is it enough? More » -
#whathappensinvegas
Textual Analysis: John Ensign's Apology Letter Contains Sorrow, Contrition, Plus-Signs
A Las Vegas columnist has published a letter from Nevada Senator John Ensign to his employee/mistress Cynthia Hampton, in which he attempts (unsuccessfully) to end their affair. A crap letter from a Senator can only mean one thing ...
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#timeenough
United States Senate Apologizes For Slavery, Segregation
Today, in a building built in part by slaves, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution apologizing for slavery and segregation. It is the first time the Senate has done so; the House did so last year. [CNN, CNN, White House] -
#camelot
Please Stop Talking About Caroline Kennedy's Glass Ceiling
Two articles today ask whether Caroline Kennedy was the victim of double standards. Why yes, she was: the Camelot standard! More » -
#clips
If You're Looking For "Inexperienced", Look No Further Than Fran
Actress Fran Drescher, who wants Hillary Clinton's seat, appeared on Larry King last night to promote her candidacy, proclaim love for Hillary and crap on Caroline Kennedy's family and political experience. Clip above. -
