Author - SK Ashby

Open Thread

Party of Lincoln

Artist - Tim Eagan In other news, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new rule today that will allow some immigrants with children to remain in the United States while they seek legal...

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Photography

Photo of the Day

Since much of the political world is focused on the GOP House's refusal to pass the Hurricane Sandy relief bill before adjourning, here's what 15,000 cars destroyed by Hurricane Sandy looks like. The...

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Economy

How Far We’ve Come

This wasn't very long ago. Every single Republican primary candidate raised their hand when asked if they would turn down a deal that included 10 dollars in cuts for every 1 dollar in new revenue...

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Open Thread

We Survived

We survived the Mayan apocalypse. Also Mitt Romney, Donald Trump, Paul Ryan, Newt Gingrich, and Honey Boo Boo. Artist - Pat Bagley As predicted, the House failed to pass a relief funding bill for...

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Congress

Another Nothingburger

A Senate Homeland Security report has concluded that the CIA, FBI, and the Department of Defense share the blame for confusing reports on what caused the attack on the American embassy in Libya...

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War On Women

Republican Outreach

Judge Gary Harger ruled today that the state of Texas may immediately implement a ban on funding for doctors and clinics who supply poor women with healthcare if they support abortion rights. AUSTIN...

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Open Thread

Infighting

Artist - Daryl Cagle A reminder as we approach the new year -- House Republicans still haven't renewed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Their objections, as voiced by Majority Leader Eric...

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Guns

Protection From Who?

People going about their regular business in Portland, Maine were caught off guard yesterday when a man was seen strolling alongside them with a fully loaded assault rifle in hand. Portland police...

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Healthcare

The Belligerent Hobby Lobby

Yes, the Supreme Court denied Hobby Lobby's request for a stay on contraception coverage, but the company head would rather pay steep fines than comply. With Wednesday’s rejection of an emergency...

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Wingnuts

What Could Go Wrong?

Notorious birther, perpetual embarrassment, and national disgrace Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has announced plans to post armed members of his "posse" outside schools to protect against the evil-doers...

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