Tag Archives: state legislation

Terrible State Laws

Posted on Monday, March 18th, 2013, 12:23 pm by Doug Marquardt

The Democratic Governors Association alerts us to 9 terrible proposed state laws, proposed by the radical right, of course (I see the War on Women goes on): NORTH DAKOTA: The state is getting in on the latest anti-abortion fad sweeping the nation: … Continue reading →

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The Second Amendment Does Not Trump All Other Rights

Posted on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 9:43 pm by Cindy Rose

It seems that when the country attempts to do something, anything, to combat gun violence, Second Amendment zealots will willingly trample the flag and everyone else’s rights along with it; patriots my ass. There have been threats to shoot lawmakers, … Continue reading →

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Mr. Obama, Tear Down the Private Profit Prisons

Posted on Sunday, February 17th, 2013, 2:03 pm by Marc Belisle

“…men who so uneasily tolerate superiors patiently suffer a master, and show themselves proud and servile at the same time.” –Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America In 2007, a teenager in a depressed county of Northeastern Pennsylvania, recently bereft of … Continue reading →

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I’m Sorry, Could You Repeat That So the Rest of the Country Can Hear You?

Posted on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 10:22 am by Cindy Rose

According to a report by the Idaho Statesman : A man with a handgun used a tour for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts as cover to inspect legislators’ desks and reach into a waste bin on the House floor. …the … Continue reading →

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The Idiots and the Oddities for 1/4/13

Posted on Friday, January 4th, 2013, 11:15 am by Cindy Rose

This is the first idiots/oddities post for 2013; and although it’s been a while since I’ve done one, as long as there are Republican politicians and pundits, this little series isn’t going anywhere, so here we go. ◊ I find … Continue reading →

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Will Republican Mopes Ever Do Their Real Jobs?

Posted on Monday, December 24th, 2012, 10:16 am by Cindy Rose

Republicans all across the country seem to view their election to office as one big party in the legislative candy store. Far from being bogged down with mundane issues like employment, or the all-around welfare of their constituents, they use … Continue reading →

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The Republican War on Women and the Wave of Legislative Challenges

Posted on Thursday, July 19th, 2012, 11:26 am by Cindy Rose

Conservative legislatures all across the country have managed to create a wave of court challenges to their attempted takeover of women’s health choices. Budget-challenged states can hardly afford these legal battles; but as usual, personal ideology trumps everything else where … Continue reading →

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Republican War on Women: Latest Headlines 5/16/2012

Posted on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 10:30 am by Cindy Rose

Kansas Governor Signs Bill Allowing Pharmacists And Doctors To Deny Women Birth Control  Kansas Governor Sam Brownback “This new bill, known as the Heath Care Rights of Conscience Act and sponsored by GOP state Rep. Lance Kinzer, was signed into … Continue reading →

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Crazy, homophobic Nebraska woman on a mindless rant

Posted on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 2:15 pm by Doug Marquardt

This batshit crazy woman spoke at a hearing against the Nebraska ordinance for LGBT Protection. Its hard to listen to, but important to know that nearly half the country votes for Republicans that support these crazy views. Hat-tip to Wonkette … Continue reading →

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Border Patrol Militia Law Held-Up by Arizona’s GOP House Speaker

Posted on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 8:19 pm by Doug Marquardt

Well, this is a surprise. Many of you may not have known this, but the wacky state of Arizona was about to pass SB1083, the Arizona Special Missions Unit bill. The bill would provide $1.4 million a year to fund … Continue reading →

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