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All NOVEMBER POSTS (4)

Dems to Obama: Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way

Barack Obama has lost control of his party. Which may be just what America needs right now.

It'll Take More Than a Tantrum to Stop Gay Rights in D.C.

The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. is throwing a fit over gay civil rights--and who gives a crap? Not likely Chocolate City's political leadership.

First the Bill, Then the Work: Hate Crimes Legislation Passes

President Obama's passage of the hate crimes bill is only the beginning of the process. Accurate reporting enables us to identify those specific counties and jurisdictions that warrant increased attention and scrutiny, and where prosecutorial resources should be deployed.