The stupidity is simply staggering,” Rep. Charlie Dent, a moderate Republican from Pennsylvania, told Roll Call. He was referring to the political miscalculation of anti-abortion forces in the House Judiciary Committee who insisted this week on reviving the culture wars, years behind us, still again, with yet another proposed abortion bill. This bill, championed by […]
Read MoreTwo different marriage bans, both wrong 0
Today is the 46th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that declared unconstitutional any ban on interracial marriage. More than four decades after the historic and aptly named Loving decision, the U.S. Supreme Court is once again poised to rule in a case that could put an end to discriminatory […]
Read MoreVoters Are Open to Act Two 0
I found myself debating this in my mind last night after seeing this tweet: “Sanford returns to Congress and Weiner runs for Mayor.” I was working on Capitol Hill the day Marion Barry was re-elected. A colleague of mine was reading The Washington Post’s account and let out a whoop. “I love this country, I […]
Read MoreWe’re pointing a gun at our democracy 0
Our democracy is endangered. Not by the Russians, North Korea, the Iran regime, or even terrorists. To quote Pogo: “We have met the enemy and he is us.” Inside the beltway, the fingers point and the media tuts and struts in glee, and we, the American public, respond by becoming more rigid and divided ourselves. […]
Read MoreBut can the dude play? 0
My dad was an avid sports fan and a great athlete in his day. We used to watch basketball and football games together, and I know some of his proudest moments as a father were when I wore my sports uniforms in high school and college. He was a man’s man — a hard drinking, […]
Read MoreNo more hurting people 0
The second Boston bombing suspect is in custody. Now everyone will focus on what it all means, what “lesson” we can learn from the events. This is Martin Richard’s lesson: “No more hurting people.” Martin Richard was one of three innocent bystanders to die on Patriot’s Day. As we debate issues of life and death […]
Read MoreSandy Hook tragedy paves way for gun control 0
Spring brings a change in the weather, and the first hopeful signs of new life. In Washington, D.C., the atmosphere warmed slightly and we saw the first sprouts of bipartisanship. There’s still a chill in the air, but at least there’s a chance that cooperation may survive and grow. Of course, the “bipartisan” attacks on […]
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