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0-2 for Harry Reid

Anderson Brown's Politics Blog | 16 hours ago by Anderson Brown's Politics Blog

Harry Reid badly miscalculated when he tried to punish Joe Lieberman for supporting John McCain and for speaking at the Republican Convention. In the end the Senate majority leader had to stand by Senator Lieberman's side before the cameras while Jo read more

Rick Warren’s Prayer and Mine [a guest post]

get angry WITH me | 19 hours ago by jaxx

A number of people have asked me to get all hot and bothered by Obama's invitation to Rick Warren. Here's why I'm not: Though the idea of listening to Rick Warren give an invocation at Obama's inauguration doesn’t fill me with unalloyed ecstasy, I read more

Why I’ve been silent

faboo mama | January 7th 2009 by faboo mama

I’ve been getting emails the past few months asking me why I rarely blog any more.  Some of it was that I got so burnt out on politics that I just shut down. Some of it, is that I won’t want to put just anything on my blog. You can follo read more

links for 2009-01-07

Kevin Bondelli's Youth Vote Blog | January 7th 2009 by Kevin Bondelli

Man Eegee's Latino Político - Support the Dream Act at Change.org WireTap Magazine - Not Buying It The incredible power of Social Technology « Alexander van Elsas’s Weblog on new media & technologies and their effect on social behavi read more

Tid til reelle forbedringer

Valentins Hjerterum | January 7th 2009 by Mette Valentin

SF kæmper for en solid, velfungerende og stærk offentlig sektor som bærende værdimæssigt fundament for vores samfund. Et samfund med nærdemokrati, frihed og ansvar til den enkelte, med særlig beskyttelse af udsatte, svage og syge borgere, bør read more

temp post for technorati

get angry WITH me | January 7th 2009 by jaxx

Technorati ProfileRecent Posts: don’t drink the water — it’s spoiled XXX-rated santa On Gaza [a guest post] An Open Letter to Melissa Etheridge [a guest post] war & (inner) peace bookmark to: read more

no presidents at a time: murder in gaza continues

get angry WITH me | January 7th 2009 by jaxx

wholesale slaughter is being committed in gaza and all obama can say about it is that he's concerned, pulling out that (by now) tired old canard about there being only one president at a time as justification for his reticence. i've got news for you read more

An Alienation of Affection Lawsuit Waiting to Happen

S.D. Watch | January 7th 2009 by Todd Epp

From the Sioux Falls Craig’s List Personals today: Hey all you gorgeous ladies,I’m not going to beat around the bush or try hide anything. I am a 30 yr old married man seeking a little extra excitement. If you are a married or single woma read more

The Race for Governor in Virginia - A Hit for Political Junkies (…

The Stonecipher Report | January 7th 2009

Posted By: Stonecipher Jan. 6, 2009 This is Part 1 of a two-part piece, Part 2 is coming tomorrow. Not all years are created equal in the minds of American political junkies. Even numbered years are held in high regard... read more

25 Best Movies for Kids

Compassion in Politics | January 7th 2009 by Nathan Ketsdever

25 Top Family Movies and Videos Here is a list of some of the best movies and videos for young children and families. I hope you enjoy. Please feel free to add to the conversation and add your own favorite kids movies in the comments section below. read more

End of the Line for the Bushes?

Obama London | January 7th 2009 by Karin Robinson

I know you probably thought we'd be finished with the Bush family once and for all when George Junior steps down on January 20th. And it turns out that might really be so...Jeb Bush has announced that he will not be running for a Floriday Senate seat read more

So Blacks Were NOT to Blame for Prop 8?

The Sauda Voice | January 7th 2009

Of course, the majority of us already knew we weren't, but that didn't stop the MSM from spinning it that way. Or, keep some in the LGBT community from taking the hate-filled bait. On virtually every news station, whenever there was a report on the p read more

Burris Denied Entrance to Senate

The Sauda Voice | January 7th 2009

WASHINGTON - Earlier this week, I brought you news that Roland Burris was headed to Washington to "take his Senate seat." Mr. Burris was appointed as President-Elect Barack Obama's Senate seat replacement by disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevic read more

TIPID 2009 - ElectriciTips

Mabel Acosta | January 7th 2009 by Nino Kim Diez

View FullKeep your appliances well maintained. They operate more efficiently and use less energy when in good working order.When shopping for appliances, you can think of two price tags. The first one covers t read more

Canada's 'Bye Bye' New Year's Eve Special Turns Racist

The Sauda Voice | January 7th 2009

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New Database Helps Blacks Uncover Ancestors' Slave Ships

The Sauda Voice | January 7th 2009

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WEDNESDAY MORNING SOUL FOOD: Lauryn Hill

The Sauda Voice | January 7th 2009

BEAUTIFUL BLACK Lauryn Hill is TSV's Wednesday morning soul food artist. Enjoy! Learn more about Lauryn Hill here. read more

Batchelor: Trapped and Abandoned

The Real Barack Obama | January 7th 2009 by B Merry

John Batchelor wrote yesterday afternoon on his blog: The Dog That Does Not Bark Ten days into the Gaza War, it is easier to see what is not happening and to tally reasons why Hamas is losing badly. After the choice Sherlock Holmes story, “Si read more

Pundita: The Hanukkah War: Day 10 in the Diplo and Battle Spheres…

The Real Barack Obama | January 7th 2009 by B Merry

Israel’s Golani Brigade during a training exercise The ever insightful Pundita wrote January 6, 2009, on her blog: Reuters Headline: Sarkozy says may be close to deal on Gaza Reuters Fine Print: Sarkozy says small hope for a deal In war we take read more

Sobre la esperanza

Mujeres Construyendo | January 7th 2009 by LaClau

Para la Real Academia de la Lengua Española la esperanza es el estado del ánimo en el cual se nos presenta como posible lo que deseamos. Las palabras, por precisas y exactas que puedan ser, no son capaces de explicar las razones del espíritu huma read more

2009 - The Real West Wing

New Politicus | January 6th 2009 by Benjamin Spector

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Wow has it really been a year...

Vibrant Life | January 6th 2009 by Ruth Ferguson

Driving home this evening I realized that a year ago tonight is when many people begin to ask, is it really possible? Could Sen. Barack Obama really win the White House ----- naw. Yes I had watched Obama launch his... read more

Nashville English Only Amendment is counterproductive and turns t…

Compassion in Politics | January 6th 2009 by Nathan Ketsdever

Analysis of the Davidson County English Only Voting Initiative Debate: The english only discussion in Nashville is an interesting micro-chosm of a larger societal tension between the global and the local. But in 2009 it seems like its a bit misguide read more

El potencial electoral de las mujeres en México

Mujeres Construyendo | January 6th 2009 by LaClau

Este año la presencia de las mujeres será más significativa que la de los hombres en tres áreas: 1. Mujeres en edad de votar2. Mujeres que pueden ser candidatas a la Cámara de Diputados y de Senadores3. Mujeres habilitadas para votar, es decir, read more

Political Division

Well Informed Citizenry | January 6th 2009 by Bruce

I was talking with an old friend the other day and we were walking down memory lane; she asked me, what was one of the most fun things that we used to do? I said, talk politics. This, or course was the right answer. At the time, she was Liberal and I read more

CommentsCast, Episode #2 - Masters of Measurements

Comments From Left Field | January 6th 2009 by Michael Tedesco

In producing our second podcast this week we ventured once again into new territory (at least for us) by conducting a podcast with four participants; TAS, Kathy, Kyle and me. Now I have to admit that I have some broadcast experience having served fir read more

In Brief 01.06.09

The Liberal Journal | January 6th 2009 by nmendes11

The American Prospect shows the list of the first ten bills on the agenda for the new Democratic Congress. Included are bills aimed at helping the middle class, but we all know that that's code word for no classes at all, because Democrats are filthy read more

Thoughts on Monday... aw screw it.

WhosPlayin? | January 6th 2009 by WhosPlayin

I had high hopes for today, going back to work after the long holiday, refreshed and relaxed - ready to be productive again. I should have stayed in bed - and I don't mean that figuratively.First, there's this damned cough I've picked up from my you read more

We’ll Do It Live!

Spencer Tweedy's Blog | January 6th 2009 by Spencer Tweedy

Why I’d Like To Punch Bill O’Reilly In The Face A School Assignment (No offense Fox fans) ✯ “I’ll tell you what. I’ve been in combat. I’ve seen it, I’ve been close to it… and if my unit is in danger, read more

Obama’s Pick for CIA Director - Leon Panetta - Is A Great Choic…

JM Bell and friends | January 6th 2009 by J.M. Bell

A quick note to Democrats that voted for the Military Commissions Act - The reason you don’t like this guy should be PERFECTLY CLEAR, but it isn’t, because you’re morally corrupt. I hope that wasn’t too subtle. From Mother Jon read more