2013-08-28 20:52:08
Today Barack Obama addressed the nation on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Check out the full speech in the video above. More related links:
- Who was notably absent at the Lincoln Memorial today? Republican leadership.
- “Yes, I was there…and then is now“.
- On King’s rhetorical improvisation.
- “Where are they now?”: March on Washington edition.
We asked you to take action and — good news — it worked! Clear Channel has reversed its ban on Wichita health care clinics ads.
Jessica Valenti calls once again for “free abortion on demand without apology” and Jessica Luther asks exactly how that might work at the grassroots level.
On the myth of the “teenage temptress”.
After a Republican challenger leveled a not-so-subtle attack on his masculinity because of an alleged pedicure habit, Cory Booker put him in his place today, calling the remarks “callous, bigoted disrespect to gays and lesbians” and reaffirming his stance that his sexual orientation is no one’s business. nb: Here’s a reminder on when we deserve to know about someone’s sexuality.
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