Tag Archives: Discrimination

Papers Please

North Carolina lawmakers are continuing their march to become the crazy-capital of the nation. After proposing the establishment of an official state religion and voting to require criminal background checks for welfare recipients, state legislators are now considering a bill … Continue reading
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Another Victory for Marriage Equality

The good news is the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that DOMA is unconstitutional today, but the really good news is that the judge who wrote the opinion is an ironclad, batshit conservative. via ThinkProgress Chief Judge Dennis Jacobs … Continue reading

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Intentionally Discriminatory

Good news — a three-judge panel in Texas ruled today that Texas’ new redistricting plan was designed to intentionally discriminate against minorities, meaning the law is toast. A redistricting plan signed by Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) intentionally discriminated against … Continue reading

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Gubmint Incompetents

Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, the Obama administration announced yesterday that the Affordable Care Act’s ban on sex-based discrimination, which will come into effect in January of 2014, includes transgender persons. I believe that’s a first, but I … Continue reading

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Worst Persons

Music teacher Jonathan Zeng thought he landed a new job at Cincinnati Hills, but then he was fired several hours later. Why? Because he’s gay. But that’s not all. The nondenominational Christian academy Cincinnati Hills is receiving some serious flak … Continue reading

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Imminent Threats

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, according to Citizens for Tax Justice, Mitt Romney would save himself $5 million in taxes if he were able to implement his tax “reform” plan as president. Also — the Republican party of … Continue reading

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Texas Has a Problem with the Voting Rights Act

The Perry Administration does not like laws that prevent Texas from disenfranchising large swaths of voters, so the state’s lawsuit against the federal government is being amended to include a direct challenge of the Voting Rights Act. Texas Attorney General … Continue reading

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