Uruguay became the 12th nation to make marriage equality the law of the land, and with a crucial Senate vote of approval, and an expedited process, France will almost certainly be added to that still rather short list, most likely in May. Also moving through the legislative process, it appears New Zealand will actually become [...]
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Did Twitter Beat Everyone on Cyprus Bank Story?
An unprecedented tax on bank deposits as part of the €10 billion rescue announced Saturday led to a run on cash machines in Cyprus. It also spooked investors, who feared that other weak eurozone states may be forced down the same path, despite EU statements to the contrary. [CNN MONEY] THAT IS the story from [...]
Estimated 8000 Protest Austerity in Dublin: ‘Come Back St. Patrick. It’s Still Full of Snakes’
The quote in the headline is from a sign held by one of the thousands who participated in an “anti-austerity” march in Dublin on Friday. Follow the link to The Journal article that provides details and some great photos. The demonstration, organised by the Dublin Council of Trade Unions, is protesting cutbacks ahead of the [...]
The Hypocrisy and Lie of “Pro Life” Zealots Revealed in Ireland
THIS IS what “pro life” means to the religious right in America, too. When represented by a “personhood” abomination it is fully delivered, something to keep in mind as Paul Ryan tries to amass power for 2016. Until right wing Republicans in this country understand this they deserve to lose the women’s vote. What happened [...]
Teddy Kennedy’s Foreign Policy Idealism
A tree Teddy planted in Bangladesh.Located at Dhaka University to replace onedestroyed by the Pakistan army still stands._____________________________________ Little is talked about when it comes to Sen. Kennedy and foreign policy. Adam Clymer wrote a great piece for the Daily Beast on the subject. Domestic issues pervaded Teddy’s mission, but also his image at home. [...]
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The Liberals’ Liberal
cross-posted at Huffington Post “… For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.” – Edward Moore Kennedy Senator Edward Moore Kennedy has died. You could visualize the flop sweat dripping off of Sean Hannity yesterday during his [...]
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In Honor of Irish
According to my courageous mother, long ago passed, I’ve got quite a bit of Irish blood running through my veins. Irish-Scots mutt is more like it, because we can’t trace it fully for many reasons. But on St. Patrick’s Day I always honor her, our heritage and the stories she told me; most haunting, even [...]
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