Category: Congress

  • Exciting Announcement from Congressman John Lewis!

    Zoom, POW-Congressman Lewis pens a graphic novel! I throughly enjoyed the Congressman’s autobiography, and look forward to seeing his story told in such an interesting and fresh way. I hope that the publisher plans a series of events to roll out the publication. Andrew has become a friend of mine after the two campaigns, and…

  • So it begins…

    Now that the family values-smaller government crew has gained a foothold in our Congress they are beginning to make their mark.  At a time when we are all concerned about the economy, jobs, outsourcing, escalating health care costs, Mother Jones reports: But the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” a bill with 173 mostly Republican co-sponsors…

  • Internet Kill Switch

    In the hours just before dawn on Friday, the Egyptian government told the nation’s internet service providers to pull the the plug. In just six minutes, 93% of the nation’s internet access went down. While various media outlets have discussed the practicality of such an internet shutdown in the United States, there’s not much mention…

  • New Boss, Same as the Old Boss

    Oh, House Republicans. You actually had a great idea – to publicly post committee attendance. But now that you’re in charge? You’re all, “Oh no, we can’t actually let people know that we’re lazy fucks who aren’t actually doing anything.” Way to lose Independents in your very first week.

  • DREAM, START, and DADT on Senate’s Plate Today

    There’s a lot going on today at the capitol.  DREAM, unfortunately, has already failed, though DADT is on the verge of repeal.  As for the latter, I’ve said my piece here before (most immediately, that it’s ludicrous that continue the charade when almost every single one of our allies that are fighting, dying, and, dare…

  • Rent Is Too Damn High!

    Yes, there’s a run-off election tomorrow, but this post isn’t about that. This post is about all the awesome people who exercised their right to vote … for someone not officially on the ballot. The people who truly embody the Vote or Die spirit. Without further adieu, here are the top ten best Cobb County…