CIA IG Report to be Released June 19; More Torture Revelations Coming?

By: emptywheel Wednesday June 10, 2009 8:20 am

There are more revelations on the way from the CIA.

WaPo: Supplemental Bill in Chaos (Your Calls are Working)

By: Jane Hamsher Wednesday June 10, 2009 7:19 am

On Monday, we heard from a member of Congress who was demoralized because fellow anti-war Democrats felt they had no choice but to abandon their 2007 pledge to vote against any war funding that did not include troop withdrawal, just so the Blue Dogs could have cover for their IMF votes.

Is Joe Bruno the New York State Majority Leader in Exile? (And What Does That Mean for Gay Marriage?)

By: Cynthia Kouril Wednesday June 10, 2009 6:15 am

Yet another twist to the Albany coup story, Joe Bruno has come out in favor of marriage equality. Aside from the pigs flying, hell freezing over aspect of this–which is considerable–the move is remarkable for its implications with respect to the dsiputed leadership of the NY State Senate.

Right now, you have a situation where both Dem.

John Conyers to Vote “No” on Supplemental

By: Jane Hamsher Wednesday June 10, 2009 5:59 am

John Conyers, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, confirmed that he will vote “no” on the supplemental Tuesday.

Early Morning Swim: Rachel Interviews NWHF President Who Fears More Anti-Choice Violence

By: Blue Texan Wednesday June 10, 2009 4:43 am

“It is unacceptable that anti-abortion intimidation and violence has led to the closing of Dr. Tiller’s clinic,” said Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights. “Not only have we lost a fearless defender of women’s fundamental health and rights in Dr. Tiller’s murder, but the closing of his clinic leaves an immediate and immense void in the availability of abortion.”

FDL Late Night: Pastor Calls For Obama’s Death

By: Lisa Derrick Tuesday June 9, 2009 8:00 pm

Crazy Christian pastor Wiley Drake, former Asking God to enforce imprecetory prayers.

admits his view of christiainity is not the only right one

The Courage Of The Conservadems

By: Eli Tuesday June 9, 2009 6:01 pm

Our natural reaction is to be infuriated once again by the Blue Dogs’ unreliability and their coziness with corporate interest groups, but maybe we’re looking at this the wrong way.

Did Obama’s New GM Chairman Spy on Americans?

By: Teddy Partridge Tuesday June 9, 2009 5:18 pm

The newly announced chairman of General Motors, Edward E Whitacre Jr, led AT&T and its predecessor entities as chairman and chief executive officer from 1990 to 2007. This completely encompasses the period when telecom companies illegally acquiesced to warrantless interception of Americans’ communications.

Jon Voight: Obama is a “False Prophet”

By: Lisa Derrick Tuesday June 9, 2009 4:49 pm

Jon Voight: Obama is a “False Prophet”

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