Reuters: Brewing tensions between the Tea Party and GOP
reuters.com — Interviews with Tea Partiers across the country paint a picture of a genuine, amorphous, conservative grassroots movement united by three core principles: constitutionally limited government, free market ideology and low taxes. Many feel GOP politicians have betrayed the party's ideals. For many, purging the party of moderates is a major goal. (Submitted by TheEngineer2008) More…
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Conservative Blogger Urges Obama Assassination on Twitter
dailyfinance.com — Hours later, perhaps realizing the severity of his comments, the blogger backtracked, posting, "Let us all renounce the harsh rhetoric about the POTUS [president of the U.S.]. Several, including myself, hv used inappropriate language. Let's remain civil! #tcot." The Secret Service confirmed it's investigating. (Submitted by AmyVernon) More…
Congress Passes Historic Health Care Reform
newsjunkiepost.com — For the first time in generations, the US Congress has passed a bill reforming our nations health care system. Historical Attempts This lofty goal has eluded reformers ever since Teddy Roosevelt attempted it during his 1912 run for president. (Submitted by novenator) More…
President Obama's Nowruz Message | The White House
whitehouse.gov — In this video, President Obama sends an important message to those celebrating the Persian holiday of Nowruz, & in particular to the people & government of Iran. While recognizing our continuing differences with the Iranian government, the President outlines his commitment to a more just & hopeful future for all Iranians. To everyone celebrating... (Submitted by joshuaoakley) More…
Even If Health Care Reform Passes, the Fights Won't Stop
dailyfinance.com — Though many Americans are weary of the debate as Congress prepares to vote on one of President Obama's highest legislative priorities, experts point out that this is only one battle in a very long war. And if it passes, things may get only hotter and more contentious. (Submitted by Financialhwy) More…
House Of Labor Marches With Immigrants
newsjunkiepost.com — Immigration reform appears to be moving forward and so does health care reform with the support of the Hispanic Caucus. The complicated relationship between the forces fighting for immigration reform and the labor movement have been on display this week. (Submitted by novenator) More…
How Many Mexican Drug War Deaths Are Caused by U.S. Pot Laws
alternet.org — It was less than one year ago when acting U.S. DEA administrator Michelle Leonhart publicly declared that the escalating violence on the U.S./Mexico border should be viewed as a sign of the “success” of America’s drug war strategies. (Submitted by wjappe) More…
