Minneapolis police brutalize the First Amendment in their ongoing assault against journalists and protesters near the Republican National Convention.
One of the most outrageous assaults on freedom of the press was video tapped as police arrested DemocracyNow host Amy Goodman and two members of her staff, charging her with obstruction.
DemocracyNow producers Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Nicole Salazar were also swept up in the illegal assault on free speech and slapped with felony riot charges.
Amy Goodman respectfully tries to talk with police about her crew’s first amendment rights, freedom of the press and her colleagues unlawful arrest.
Goodman is a well-respected journalist ...
Ten reasons why John McCain should’ve nominated afellowamerican instead of Sarah Palin, for the Vice Presidential nominee on the Republican ticket. Hilarious and creepy all at the same time.
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I've been catching up on past episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia via Hula.
I really like that show. Just sayin'. ...
Del Martin, a lesbian activist and pioneer for more than a half a century died yesterday at the age of 87. With her wife, Phylis Lyon, at her bedside, Martin passed away as a result of complications related to a broken arm she sustained two weeks ago.
Del Martin places a ring on Phylis Lyon’sfinger as they got legally married onJune 16, 2008.
Just less than three months ago, Martin and Lyon were the first same-sex couple to legally marry in Californian after having already been together 55 years.
Martin and Lyon are famous for their pioneering ...
Del Martin (right) passed away yesterday at 87. Her wife Phylis Lyon (left) was at her bedside. The couple had been together for 55 years. Only marrying less than three months ago, the legendary couple were the first same-sex couple to legally marry in California on June 16, 2008.
Rest in Peace Mother Warrior. Our condolences and prayers go out to Phylis and their family.
Photo Source: unraveled_girl
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On this Date in 2007, The Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call reported that Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, was arrested June 11 by a plainclothes officer investigating complaints of lewd conduct in a Minneapolis airport restroom.
This public disclosure made it safe for The Idaho Statesman to blow the dust off Dan Popkey’s “special report” about Craig’s encounters.
PrideDEPOT.com followed the slow action in a special report prior to The Statesman’s safe expose.
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Sen. John McCain thinks it’s funny to crack jokes about his old age, but it is no laughing matter. The Republican presidential candidate is at the stage in life when his age is a serious matter and should be publicly discussed in total candor.
Republicans have mastered the skill to divert attention away from themselves when legitimate issues threaten their goal of winning an election, and the McCain Campaign is another classic example of how well they play political dodge ball.
McCain is 72 years old. His age, physical condition, and mental abilities are nothing to laugh at when we are faced ...
By H. Lukas Green & Jody May-Chang
An Idaho anti-gay propagandist is crowing success on his non-profit political website about how his intervention with a local Hallmark card shop owner lead to a decision not to sell same-sex greeting cards.
The head of the so-called Idaho Values Alliance was apparently set to call for a boycott of the seven Jordan Hallmark stores owned by Philip R. Johnson, until the man disclosed that he had no intention of selling the cards. However, he said he would special order them upon request.
Johnson said his business decision was based on controversial news coverage and the ...