One of the most compelling elements of this political drama has been the interaction between The LGBT movement and the migrant youth movement. What to an outsider might be perceived as two unrelated constituencies, perhaps even hostile to each other, have been working long before this moment to build unity and solidarity. It is one thing to believe in the truth that we are all woven into a “single garment of destiny.” It is another to live that truth and act on it. The migrant youth movement and the LGBT movement having been living and acting on that truth, as we all should. My freedom is tied up with the freedom of everyone else in the universe, and today we have a chance to set close to a million people free.
Crucial Vote on DREAM Act Expected This Afternoon |
| By: kyledeb Tuesday September 21, 2010 7:40 am |
Come Saturday Morning: Baghdad Bob Sutton Strikes Again! |
| By: Phoenix Woman Saturday September 18, 2010 6:45 am |
As mentioned last week, Republican Party of Minnesota chair and Baja Sol owner Tony Sutton, despite all the evidence to the contrary, insists via his wife and co-owner Bridget that Baja Sickly is going to be back on the mend once Army Group Steiner shows up.
Are There No Poor Houses? Paladino says “You Betcha!” |
| By: TobyWollin Sunday August 22, 2010 8:45 am |
Carl Paladino, Buffalo real estate developer and Republican candidate for New York State governor, wants to turn New York State prisons into housing for welfare recipients.
FDL Book Salon Welcomes Gregory Koger, Filibustering: A Political History of Obstruction in the House and Senate |
| By: Jonathan Bernstein Sunday June 6, 2010 2:00 pm |
[Welcome author, Gregory Koger, Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Miami, and Host Jonathan Bernstein , A Plain Blog About Politics] [As a courtesy to our guests, please keep comments to the book. Please take other conversations to a previous thread. - bev] Filibustering: A Political History of Obstruction in the House and Senate Sometimes, [...]


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