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Rep. Jackie Speier on Abortion
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to remove federal funding from Planned Parenthood yesterday. California Representative Jackie Speier made an impromptu speech on the floor against it. If you seek an example of patriarchy you need look no further than … Continue reading
Posted in History, News, Politics
Tagged abortion, feminism, halliburton, jackie speier, republicans, rights, us politics, women's rights
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Original Intent
When I hear some politician or pundit pander to the radical right with talk of no taxes and no government, I often think about George Washington’s “cover letter” to the US Constitution. The letter was actually written by the Committee … Continue reading
Posted in Academia, Education, History
Tagged consrvative, liberal, new federalism, rights, states rights, us constitution, us history, washington
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The Prop. 8 Case: Findings of Fact
Check out the findings of fact related to today’s decision, especially from page 60 onward. And this is what it comes down to: all the arguments same-sex marriage opponents use are not provable in a court of law. In fact, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, News, Politics
Tagged constitutional rights, equality, fairness, gay, justice, lesbian, lgbt, queer, rights, same sex equality, same sex marriage
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Rights have a tendency of coming back
Today is the anniversary of the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, overturning the 18th Amendment and giving Americans the right to manufacture, transport, purchase, and sell alcohol (again). The 21st Amendment Ratified December 5, 1933 … Continue reading
Posted in History, Politics
Tagged 18th amendment, 21st amendment, alcohol, civil rights, drinking, freedom, gay marriage, History, justice, mlk, movement, prohibition, queer rights, rights, same sex marriage
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