added 2007 Thu Jun 14 12:52:12 by Aidenag
Another former Justice Department lawyer went before Congress on Wednesday with few answers for his Democratic interrogators and a spotty memory. Time and again during his confirmation hearing, Hans von Spakovsky cited either the attorney-client privilege or a cloudy memory for his purported role in restricting minorities' voting rights.
Another former Justice Department lawyer went before Congress on Wednesday with few answers for his Democratic interrogators and a spotty memory. Time and again during his confirmation hearing, Hans von Spakovsky cited either the attorney-client privilege or a cloudy memory for his purported role in restricting minorities' voting rights.
added 2007 Thu Jun 14 10:47:05 by Aidenag
In recent years, the Bush administration has recast the federal government's role in civil rights by aggressively pursuing religion-oriented cases while significantly diminishing its involvement in the traditional area of race.
In recent years, the Bush administration has recast the federal government's role in civil rights by aggressively pursuing religion-oriented cases while significantly diminishing its involvement in the traditional area of race.
added 2007 Thu Jun 14 5:57:15 by Alexia
On June 5th, 2007, the California State Assembly passed AB 43, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, which grants same-sex couples the right to marry. A lot of folks--including legislators and a few presidential candidates--are saying we shouldn't be talking about such things "in a time of war."
On June 5th, 2007, the California State Assembly passed AB 43, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, which grants same-sex couples the right to marry. A lot of folks--including legislators and a few presidential candidates--are saying we shouldn't be talking about such things "in a time of war."
added 2007 Tue Jun 12 4:17:14 by ameliog
"This is a really bad idea, one that will only feed the image of the US as the occupier, the colonial power," says a former official with the American provisional authority. "There's no way long-term military bases are going to be acceptable to a majority of the Iraqi population."
"This is a really bad idea, one that will only feed the image of the US as the occupier, the colonial power," says a former official with the American provisional authority. "There's no way long-term military bases are going to be acceptable to a majority of the Iraqi population."
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 19:53:53 by STONERS
A civil rights leader who worked closely with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has been charged with incest.
A civil rights leader who worked closely with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has been charged with incest.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 6:05:33 by Aidenag
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 6:05:33 by Aidenag
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 6:05:33 by Aidenag
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
added 2007 Sat Jun 2 17:19:45 by Stephen Johnson
By Ross Kaminsky - The biggest problem with gay activism is that they want to be treated as special or as victims when it suits them, and as "just like anybody else" when it suits them. Indeed that is the problem with activists of many stripes, not just based on sexual orientation. In my view, they are not special, and although they have
By Ross Kaminsky - The biggest problem with gay activism is that they want to be treated as special or as victims when it suits them, and as "just like anybody else" when it suits them. Indeed that is the problem with activists of many stripes, not just based on sexual orientation. In my view, they are not special, and although they have
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added 2007 Sat Jun 2 16:29:51 by TimALoftis
Nearly 2000 Iraqi civilians died in May, almost a third more than the previous month, government ministries reported, showing that after a brief improvement the country's conflicts are worsening.
Nearly 2000 Iraqi civilians died in May, almost a third more than the previous month, government ministries reported, showing that after a brief improvement the country's conflicts are worsening.
added 2007 Thu May 31 17:20:27 by populist
Gov. John Lynch signed legislation Thursday that will legalize civil unions for gay couples starting in January.
Gov. John Lynch signed legislation Thursday that will legalize civil unions for gay couples starting in January.
added 2007 Sat May 26 23:26:24 by TimALoftis
Eight more U.S. soldiers have been killed in five attacks in different areas of Iraq over the past four days, the U.S. military said on Saturday. In the worst attack, three soldiers were killed and two were wounded while on patrol in Salahaddin
Eight more U.S. soldiers have been killed in five attacks in different areas of Iraq over the past four days, the U.S. military said on Saturday. In the worst attack, three soldiers were killed and two were wounded while on patrol in Salahaddin
added 2007 Sat May 26 4:09:54 by ameliog
President Bush predicted a bloody summer in Iraq for United States troops and Iraqi civilians as insurgents step up attacks, while a divided US Congress approved funds for the unpopular war.
President Bush predicted a bloody summer in Iraq for United States troops and Iraqi civilians as insurgents step up attacks, while a divided US Congress approved funds for the unpopular war.
added 2007 Fri May 25 21:35:16 by populist
here are Edwards' answers to the gay civil rights questionnaire
here are Edwards' answers to the gay civil rights questionnaire
added 2007 Thu May 24 20:45:59 by mschannon
Two girls were arrested in McHenry County, Illinois last week for distributing flyers at their school that depicted a male classmate kissing another classmate and had the words "God Hates Fags" on the flyers. One of the girls at her arraignment was denied bail for her actions, and the other was effectively placed on house arrest.
Two girls were arrested in McHenry County, Illinois last week for distributing flyers at their school that depicted a male classmate kissing another classmate and had the words "God Hates Fags" on the flyers. One of the girls at her arraignment was denied bail for her actions, and the other was effectively placed on house arrest.
added 2007 Wed May 23 14:05:59 by TimALoftis
Twenty people were killed by a suicide bomber in a crowded cafe northeast of Baghdad on Wednesday, while the U.S. military reported the deaths of seven more soldiers.
Twenty people were killed by a suicide bomber in a crowded cafe northeast of Baghdad on Wednesday, while the U.S. military reported the deaths of seven more soldiers.
added 2007 Thu May 17 17:01:11 by Karina
Gaza was on the brink of civil war last night as violent clashes between Palestinian factions spiralled out of control.
Gaza was on the brink of civil war last night as violent clashes between Palestinian factions spiralled out of control.
added 2007 Fri May 11 10:53:08 by Aidenag
As concerns grow that terrorists might attack a major American city with a nuclear bomb, a high-level group of government and military officials has been quietly preparing an emergency survival program that would include the building of bomb shelters, steps to prevent panicked evacuations and the possible suspension of some civil liberties.
As concerns grow that terrorists might attack a major American city with a nuclear bomb, a high-level group of government and military officials has been quietly preparing an emergency survival program that would include the building of bomb shelters, steps to prevent panicked evacuations and the possible suspension of some civil liberties.
added 2007 Fri May 11 5:44:20 by Alexia
The openly gay Episcopal bishop at the center of the Anglican Church's global battle over homosexuality said Thursday he hopes to enter into a civil union with his partner next year. But New Hampshire Bishop Gene Robinson added that he wants to hold separate religious and legal ceremonies to set a precedent for how marriages and civil unions are performed in the United States.
The openly gay Episcopal bishop at the center of the Anglican Church's global battle over homosexuality said Thursday he hopes to enter into a civil union with his partner next year. But New Hampshire Bishop Gene Robinson added that he wants to hold separate religious and legal ceremonies to set a precedent for how marriages and civil unions are performed in the United States.
added 2007 Thu May 10 21:43:45 by BoBo in Texas
Many said that if George W. Bush were reelected we'd see Americans punished for expressing their ideas. I guess they were right!
Many said that if George W. Bush were reelected we'd see Americans punished for expressing their ideas. I guess they were right!
added 2007 Sun May 6 14:16:51 by TimALoftis
Attack On Commercial District Sunday Is One Of The Deadliest In Recent Days. At least 12 more killed outside city.
Attack On Commercial District Sunday Is One Of The Deadliest In Recent Days. At least 12 more killed outside city.
added 2007 Sat May 5 0:50:08 by TimALoftis
The commander of U.S. forces south of Baghdad says more fighting and more casualties are ahead in the coming months, as the U.S. surge of forces is completed and clashes with insurgents increase.
The commander of U.S. forces south of Baghdad says more fighting and more casualties are ahead in the coming months, as the U.S. surge of forces is completed and clashes with insurgents increase.
added 2007 Fri May 4 6:18:35 by TechnologyExpert
The FBI will open a civil rights inquiry into the Los Angeles Police Department's actions at an immigration rally at which officers cleared a park by wielding batons and firing rubber bullets, the bureau said Thursday.
The FBI will open a civil rights inquiry into the Los Angeles Police Department's actions at an immigration rally at which officers cleared a park by wielding batons and firing rubber bullets, the bureau said Thursday.
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 17:31:31 by TimALoftis
The troops bear the brunt as Shiite factions fight for power and oil.
The troops bear the brunt as Shiite factions fight for power and oil.
added 2007 Sat Apr 28 14:39:07 by TimALoftis
I'm finally leaving Iraq. But it's hard to decide which is more frightening: Car bombs and militias, or leaving everything you know and love.
I'm finally leaving Iraq. But it's hard to decide which is more frightening: Car bombs and militias, or leaving everything you know and love.
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 19:44:47 by TechnologyExpert
New Hampshire lawmakers voted Thursday to authorize civil unions and sent the measure to Gov. John Lynch, who announced last week that he would sign it.
New Hampshire lawmakers voted Thursday to authorize civil unions and sent the measure to Gov. John Lynch, who announced last week that he would sign it.
added 2007 Wed Apr 25 18:20:22 by TimALoftis
The walls the American military planned to erect in Baghdad seemed like a simple solution to a deadly problem: Sunni and Shi'ite enclaves would be physically separated, preventing each side's fighters from attacking the other's civilians.
The walls the American military planned to erect in Baghdad seemed like a simple solution to a deadly problem: Sunni and Shi'ite enclaves would be physically separated, preventing each side's fighters from attacking the other's civilians.
added 2007 Tue Apr 24 22:14:25 by Radiofreeeuropa
A peace activist is shown the error of his ways by a hawk. "We are invading Iraq because it is in violation of security council resolution 1441. A country cannot be allowed to violate security council resolutions."
A peace activist is shown the error of his ways by a hawk. "We are invading Iraq because it is in violation of security council resolution 1441. A country cannot be allowed to violate security council resolutions."
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 19:23:00 by Stephen Johnson
By Jonathan Kellerman - Accepting the arguments of the liberationists and the libertarians at face value led to the assertion that no matter how bizarre, disabling or life-threatening a person's hallucinations and delusions, involuntary treatment was never called for. And to the assertion that violation of that premise created yet another class of
By Jonathan Kellerman - Accepting the arguments of the liberationists and the libertarians at face value led to the assertion that no matter how bizarre, disabling or life-threatening a person's hallucinations and delusions, involuntary treatment was never called for. And to the assertion that violation of that premise created yet another class of
added 2007 Wed Apr 18 15:50:00 by Aidenag
ver the past six years, the Bush administration has aggressively reshaped the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. Many career analysts and attorneys have either been transferred or driven out; their replacements are long on conservative credentials and short on civil rights experience.
ver the past six years, the Bush administration has aggressively reshaped the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. Many career analysts and attorneys have either been transferred or driven out; their replacements are long on conservative credentials and short on civil rights experience.
