The American Psychological Association, which has consistently in recent years maintained that homosexuality is not a disorder and has previously endorsed LGBT rights unanimously voted to endorse marriage equality. Unfortunately a certain … [Read more...]

In a CSPAN moment I am sorry to have missed live, Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords returned to the House today to cast her vote for the debt ceiling deal. Among those escorting her on to the floor were colleagues DNC Chair Debbie … [Read more...]

Mitch McConnell has proposed a way to let the President raise the debt ceiling while Congress passes resolutions of disapproval. He must think this is good politics, but I fail to see it. Lawrence O'Donnell and Rachel Maddow have both … [Read more...]

First Lady Betty Ford has died at the age of 93. She was known for her candid public statements about breast cancer and addiction, as well as for her support of the Equal Rights Amendment. She lived to be the same age as President Ford. … [Read more...]

TalkingPointsMemo is reporting that the Supreme Court has struck down an Arizona law that merely seeks to level the playing field between well-funded candidates and those who are not so much. I agree with Justice Kagan, who points out that … [Read more...]

I could have used any number of sources, but ThinkProgress is as good as any. Haven't figured out how to embed a link in a word or phrase like on Soapblox so the full URL is … [Read more...]

I attended a rally in Lowell this afternoon gathered to build support for keeping the 5th CD intact through redistricting. Among the attendees was State Rep. Tom Conroy, whose district includes Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland and partly … [Read more...]

Several sources are reporting, and the networks are interrupting programming to convey, that Osama bin Laden has been killed by a strike in northwest Pakistan.  President Obama is expected to speak shortly. … [Read more...]