Archive for January, 2011

Redefining Rape In A Good Girl, Bad Girl Sort Of Way

Filed in National by on January 28, 2011 23 Comments

Rape is only really rape if it involves force. So says the new House Republican majority as it now moves to change abortion law. For years, federal laws restricting the use of government funds to pay for abortions have included exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. (Another exemption covers pregnancies that could endanger […]

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Why We Won’t Be Considering Arizona Universities

Filed in National by on January 28, 2011 72 Comments

It’s college search time in the Pandora household, and while we compared various universities by programs we didn’t expect to have to factor guns into the equation. Arizona House Bill 2001 which was filed mid-December would allow faculty to “possess a concealed firearm on the grounds of a community college … a provisional community college […]

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Friday Open Thread

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The Friday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Senate Reform Ends With A Whimper

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The Senate passed something they called “reform” which will do little to reign in abuse of Senate rules by Republicans.

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First Look At The Governor’s Budget Proposal

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A first look at the Governor’s proposed 2011 budget.

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Egypt

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Reports today are that unrest in Egypt is growing. Yesterday Egypt cut off internet access in an attempt to making it more difficult for protests to organize. Protests are occurring despite this.

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Rahm Emmanuel Back On Chicago Ballot

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Rahm Emmanuel is back on the Chicago mayor’s race ballot.

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Thursday Open Thread

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Thursday Open Thread

The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Reading The Tea Leaves – Carper

Filed in Delaware by on January 27, 2011 36 Comments

The tea leaves say that Carper is running for re-election in 2012 and that he’s expecting to face Christine O’Donnell.

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Quiz Time! Can You Tell Bachmann From Ryan?

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Quiz time: which excerpt is Paul Ryan and which one is Michele Bachmann?

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Katie Takes it to Glenn

Filed in National by on January 26, 2011 25 Comments

You know how when you turn a light on in dank dark room and the roaches squirm to find a place to hide… well this is one of those moments… but there is nowhere to hide this time. Watch today’s “Father Coughlin” wriggle like the slime he is.

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Pinpointing the Causes of the Financial Meltdown

Filed in National by on January 26, 2011 16 Comments

Just as everyone is trying to digest the SOTU and the sideshows that were the Republican responses, the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission is releasing its findings and they find that this meltdown was completely avoidable.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Filed in National by on January 26, 2011 10 Comments

The Wednesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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