Indiana School Voucher Bill Passes

By: David Dayen Thursday April 28, 2011 11:45 am

Indiana Democrats fled the state for five weeks to protest, among other things, a bill that would revamp education in the state, a top priority of Mitch Daniels. Having won some concessions, they returned. And as part of the deal, yesterday Indiana passed the education bill, which still includes a very wide-reaching school voucher program.

Are the Tornadoes God’s Judgment Against Conservative States?

By: Blue Texan Thursday April 28, 2011 10:30 am

Somehow, I doubt we’re going to hear Glenn Beck or John Hagee speculate about this today.

Anti-Union Bills Moving in… Massachusetts?

By: David Dayen Thursday April 28, 2011 9:35 am

Democrats, elected by labor, are now trying to strip away their rights.

Libya: No End Game, No Exit Strategy

By: Jon Walker Thursday April 28, 2011 8:45 am

Since I doubt NATO wants to send rebel forces in piecemeal to what is assured to be the meat grinder of Tripoli, they are going to want take enough time to train a large rebel army. Even assuming they can find enough volunteers, turning tens of thousands of regular people into an effective army takes months, if not years.

Nationwide, Constituents Question Medicare-Destroying GOP Budget Proposal

By: David Dayen Thursday April 28, 2011 6:16 am

Individual constituents, without the backing of a well-funded movement organization or cable network, continue to harass Republican House members who voted for the Paul Ryan budget at town hall meetings.

Early Morning Swim: Say It With Me Now, Everyone — Birtherism is Racism. Period. (VID)

By: Blue Texan Thursday April 28, 2011 5:00 am

After you watch this moving video by Baratunde Thurston, read this by former Bushie David Frum.

Box Office Shrugged, Sagged, Shived

By: Attaturk Thursday April 28, 2011 1:30 am

It shrugged we split.

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