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Withers: Weiner will take leave of absence

James Withers — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:02:43 +0000

Rep. Anthony Weiner will take a leave of absence from the House. According to spokesperson Risa Heller, the embattled congressman is going to seek treatment.

“Congressman Weiner departed this(...)

Thursday Watercooler: The Obamas come out against bullying

James Withers — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:03:20 +0000

White House conference on bullying. Today the White House will be filled with people concerned about bullying. Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns, known for his powerful words at an October(...)

Monday Watercooler: House looking to come to DOMA’s defense

James Withers — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:08:59 +0000

Boehner, DOMA, and the House of Representatives. House Speaker John Boehner announced last week he would start the process to see how the House Representatives can defend DOMA. He’ll ask(...)

Withers: House pushing stand alone DADT repeal bill

James Withers — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:34:19 +0000

There’s a rumor the House of Representatives is working to pass a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” bill.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Rep. Patrick Murphy, a DADT repeal ally, are allegedly(...)

Pelosi in political purgatory, Dems in turmoil

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:30:02 +0000

(Washington) The petite woman in regal purple edged her way behind a raucous mob of reporters awaiting the next speaker of the House, a brutal midterm election behind her and an unclear future(...)

Neff: Direct Action

logointern2 — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:00:14 +0000

What happens in Las Vegas, influences in D.C.

That’s what demonstrators with GetEQUAL are hoping. The organization recently worked with the group HERO to stage an action on the Vegas strip,(...)

Eight arrested in GetEqual ENDA protest

logointern1 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:00:16 +0000

Eight protestors with GetEqual were arrested in the Capitol rotunda on Wednesday. They want Speaker Pelosi to push for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

“In March, GetEqual held a sit-in(...)

Obama urges liberals to ‘keep up the fight’

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:00:21 +0000

In his remarks to the annual Netroots Nation gathering, the president said the combat mission in Iraq would soon end, and that the administration is working to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy for gays.

Weekend Watercooler: DADT is ending?; LGBT Students get a hero.

rayhunt — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:59:19 +0000

• DADT yeah…ENDA…when? Nancy Pelosi spoke to The Hill recently about her conviction to end Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell this legislative term. She is convinced the House of Representatives can pass a(...)

Withers: Pelosi promises DADT vote

James Withers — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:30:17 +0000

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans on having a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” vote this year.

According to Drew Hammill, a Pelosi spokesperson, “it is the Speaker’s intention that a vote will be(...)