List/Grid Monthly Archives: February 2011
Uprisings in the Middle East and Northern Africa: Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain
Yemen saw the 8th straight day of protests on Friday in what was billed as a “Day of Rage.” Protesters marched toward the presidential palace in the capital city of…
Republicans Block Amendment to Help Unemployed
House Republicans blocked an amendment on Thursday that would extend unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed. The amendment was one of hundreds of amendments attempting to be tacked on to…
Mike Huckabee Compares Abortion to Slavery
While speaking at a fundraiser for an anti-abortion group on Monday night, former Arkansas governor and possible 2012 presidential contender Mike Huckabee compared abortion to slavery, according to the University…
Florida Proposes Unemployed Volunteer for their Checks
A Florida state Representative is proposing a dramatic overhaul to the state’s stingy unemployment, making it more difficult for the state’s jobless to receive benefits. Rep. Kathleen Passidomo introduced the…
Wisconsin, Is This the First Battle in Class Warfare?
Friday marked the largest protest yet as an estimated 40,000 people came out to Madison, Wisconsin to rally against Governor Scott Walker’s union busting legislation. The protests have steadily gotten…
Top Federal Regulator Calls Foreclosure System “Broken”
Federal Reserve Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin called the foreclosure system “broken” during a housing conference in Park City, Utah last Friday. In an unusually harsh stance for a federal employee,…
Sarah Palin Still Unsure about a Presidential Bid
Sarah Palin spoke in front of 1,000 business and civic leaders at a Thursday gathering held on Long Island in New York. In an hour long interview, Palin stated she…
Japan Temporarily Suspends Whale Hunt Amidst Protest
Japan announced that it would temporarily suspend its annual Antarctic whaling after repeated harassment by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, according to government officials. The conservation group has been chasing…
House Votes to Strip Planned Parenthood of Funding
House Republicans voted on Friday to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood. This would cut funds for necessary reproductive health services such as HIV testing, cancer screenings, and contraceptives. The…
Democrats to Republicans: “Where are the jobs?”
The Democrats are finally pointing out the glaring inconsistencies that are pouring out of the Republican Party. Republicans campaigned during last election cycle by promising jobs and mocking the Democratic-controlled…
Foreclosures – Banks Will Be Penalized, Just Not as Severe as Hoped
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is pushing for a quick and modest settlement to resolve a months-long investigation that looked into the abusive mortgage practices. The…
2011 Slam Dunk Contests – My Top 6 List of Contenders
This year’s dunk contest was a display of showmanship without a doubt. There was a double-basket dunk, a stuffed-animal rescued from the hoop, and of course Blake Griffin dunking over…
Lara Logan – Blame the Victim Still Alive and Well in U.S.
CBS News chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan was released from the hospital on Wednesday in “remarkably good spirits,” despite the trauma she suffered last week in Cairo. The New York…
Mississippi Considering a License Plate Honoring a KKK Member
The Sons of Confederate Veterans has started a campaign to issue a specialty license plate honoring Confederate Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. …
Michele Bachmann Dodges Questions about Obama’s Citizenship and Religion
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Thursday and said that Americans should” take the president at his word” regarding his citizenship and religious beliefs. Bachmann…
House Budget Amendment Intends to Block Gainful Employment Rule
Rep. John Kline (R-Minn.), chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, introduced an amendment to the Republican’s Continuing Resolution Bill (H.R. 1) on Monday intending to block the…
Glenn Beck Targets Google – What is Next?
Fox News’ Glenn Beck has continued to target Google in his latest paranoid delusions. This week’s multi-day rant was directed at the search engine giant. Apparently, Beck’s interest in Google…
Facebook Adds New Options for Relationship Status
As a sign of growing acceptance of same-sex partnerships, Facebook has added two new options under relationship status in users’ online profiles—‘Civil Union’ and “Domestic Partnership.’ Beginning on Thursday, the…
