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Politics
Obama Meets With Lawmakers About Stimulus Package
Politico is reporting that President Obama met with members of congress from both parties to discuss the stimulus package, and that the President made it clear that although he is interested in Republican input that they should remember: “I won.” Also, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the bill was on track for passage by February 16th.
Slate reports on Press Secretary Robert Gibbs first press briefing, the art of a press secretary’s ability to talk for extended periods of time without saying anything, and the press’s ability to ask questions that only matter to the press.
Texas Politics
Gov. Perry Crusading to Restore His Standing With Social Conservatives
The Houston Chronicle Texas politics blog reports on Govenor Perry repositioning himself as a conservative: “burying the hatchet” with Steven Hotze and speaking at a Right to Life rally at the Texas Capitol. While Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison appears to be positioning herself as a “mainstream conservative.”
Dewhurst, Ogden: Keep State Schools Open
The Austin American-Statesmen Virtual Capitol blog reports that Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Bryan-College Station State Senator Steve Ogden support keeping state schools open after the “Department of Justice, or DOJ, said that the facilities fail to protect residents from harm.”
Choice
Obama to Reverse Abortion Policy
President Obama will sign an “executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that promote or perform abortions,” which will reverse the policy known as the “global gag rule.”
GLBT Issues
Dallas Same-Sex Divorce Case a First For Texas
A Dallas man has filed for divorce from his husband, who he married in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2006, however, the state of Texas does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. The legal argument that will be made is based on Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution; and that “states recognize contracts from other states – that the marriage bond, he said, is universal.”
From the Blogs
Reactions in the Texas blogosphere to the inauguration of President Barack Obama:
¡Para Justicia y Libertad!:
Inaugural Day: The Start of a New Day
B and B:
Bay Area Houston:
Beginning to Wonder:
BlueBloggin:
Change Has Finally Come to America
Bluedaze:
“…know that America is a friend of each nation…”
Brains and Eggs:
President to the United States of America
Dallas Progress:
Greg’s Opinion:
Houtopia:
War and Peace
Politics
'Waterboarding is torture,' says Holder
Burris Sworn in as Illinois Senator
Texas Politics
Senate Comes Out of the Gate Fighting Over Voter ID
Hutchison: No Resignation This Year
Media
Human Rights
Eternal Damnation of the Spotless Mind
Immigration
Immigration Reform Debate Must Regain a Moral Compass
Racism
Glenn Spencer, More Hateful by the Day, Drones On
Choice
Celebrating Roe While Promoting Prevention
Women’s Issues
Not So Pretty in Pink: Marketing Toxic Makeup to Young Girls
From the Blogs
Greg’s Opinion:
Santorum: On the McCain Traitor Watch
Houtopia:
Less Than Two Days To Fail Texas
Lubbock Left:
Administration
Bush/Cheney: 'Most Impeachable'
Bush Presidency Closes With 34% Approval, 61% Disapproval
Justice Department Official Lied to Congress, Internal Report Says
Politics
Everything's Coming Up Hillary
GOP Could Win 3 Key Senate Seats
Texas Politics
Perry Says Texas Services Likely to Be Scaled Back
Closed Caucus to Hash Out Rules Flap
Media
Palin, the Press, and Her Pregnancy
Environment
As Europe Fiddles, U.S. May Take Lead on Climate Change
Choice
When The Money Runs Out: Abortion Funds Struggling
Women’s Issues
Top Jobs Not Welcoming for Black Women, Study Says
GLBT Issues
Anti-Slur Campaign Urges Children to 'Think Before You Speak'
From the Blogs
Racism Review:
Unveiling Systemic Racism: “Barack the Magic Negro” Revisited
MOMocrats:
Lions and Tigers and Health Insurance for Kids. Oh My!
Simple – Green – Frugal:
Texas Politics
Will a new speaker and more Democrats spell 'change' at the Capitol?
Rules change on voter ID and redistricting?
Texans' Tax Dollars Will Be Spread Thin
Foreign Policy
War and Peace
What is the Goal of the Israel Incursion?
The Facts About Hamas and the War on Gaza
Media
Death Penalty
Texas Death Row Conviction Reversed
GLBT Issues
Exposed: Proposition 8 Part of 'Christian Taliban's' Move to Make Bible the Law
Women’s Issues
Single-Payer Health Push Rallies Behind Conyers
From the Blogs
Half Empty:
Immigration Red Herring: Here We Go Again
Lubbock Left:
Texas Blue:
Smoking Ban Readies For Round Two
Politics
Blagojevich Impeached, Will Face Trial
War and Peace
The Gaza War and Proportionality
Media
The Difficulty of Being an Informed American
Environment
Ohio Will Give Homeowners Grants for Wind, Solar Power
Civil Rights
Woman Suspected of Witchcraft Burned Alive
Women’s Issues
FDA: More Data Needed Before Gardasil is Approved for Older Women
GLBT Issues
Hochberg to Head Export-Import Bank
From the Blogs
Simple – Green – Frugal:
Racism Review:
Taking Anti-Racist Action: Why Rare for Whites?
Politics
Burris: Out of the Rain, Into the Senate
McCain Picks Up Where He Left Off on Earmarks, Lobbying
Palin: Media Goes Easy On Kennedy
War and Peace
Israelis Arrive in Egypt for Cease-Fire Talks
UN 'to Convene Assembly Over Gaza'
The Gaza War and International Law
Military
PTSD Victim Booted for ‘Misconduct’
Army Apologizes for Hurtful Message to Survivors
Texas
Galveston Sends a SOS to the State
Blown Over: Galveston and Texas Gulf Coast Struggle After Hurricane Ike
Media
Homeland Security Show Misses the Real Drama
Environment
Coal Ash Spills Could Happen at Dumps Across USA
Hundreds of Coal Ash Dumps Lack Regulation
Racism
Women’s Issues
Sexual Assaults on Female Inmates Went Unheeded
GLBT Issues
Protest of Defense of Marriage Act set for downtown Dallas
From the Blogs
Scott Adams’ Blog:
Goat Milk:
How Israel Brought Gaza to the Brink of Humanitarian Catastrophe
Army of Dude:
Politics
Why Obama’s Stimulus Plan Will Not Be Ready on Day One
Not A Great Day for Senate Democrats
Texas Politics
First Shots in 2010 Race for Governor
War and Peace
Why Do So Few Speak Up for Gaza?
Veterans
Bush Spins Scandalous Neglect of Vets
Education
Neediest Students Get Newest Teachers
Racism
Choice
Anti-Abortion Postcard Campaign Stirs Up Catholics
GLBT Issues
11 Gay Bars Get Letters Threatening Ricin Attacks
From the Blogs
Daily Kos:
Soapblox Sites Hacked? Info Gathering Thread
Burnt Orange Report:
SoapBlox Hacked: How It Affects The Movement
Ben Smith’s Blog:
Politics
Human Rights Agenda for the New Administration
The Swearing-In Circus Comes to Capitol Hill
111th Congress Begins in Very Disapproving Environment
War and Peace
Education
Wanted: More Science and Math Teachers in the US
Environment
Is Recycling Worth It? Economic and Environmental Impact
Choice
Democrats Eye Overturning Bush's Provider Conscience Expansion
GLBT Issues
Gay-Marriage Opponents Attack Brown's Proposition 8 Argument
From the Blogs
Vet Voice:
Dos Centavos:
Here's the Problem With Anti-Immigrant Bills in Texas
Simple – Green – Frugal:
Politics
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine to Head DNC
Congress Returns to an ‘Intense’ Opening
House Republicans, Now Even More Conservative
War and Peace
Counterinsurgency Field Manual: Afghanistan Edition
Administration
Media
Ebony/Essence Adding White House Reporters to Cover Obama Administration
Environment
Can America Clean Up from Its Worst Environmental Disaster?
Education
Student Debt and The Spirit of Indenture
Women’s Issues
Women's Caucus Puts Health at Top of Its '09 List
GLBT Issues
EHarmony’s GLBT Site Alienates
From the Blogs
Army of Dude:
Bay Area Houston:
What's the difference between Truitt and Craddick?
Capitol Annex:
Politics
Did you hear FDR prolonged the Great Depression?
No Deal: Learning from FDR's mistakes.
Texas Politics
Texas Republicans Plot Overthrow of House Speaker
Major School Funding Repairs Unlikely This Session
War and Peace
The Problem with Israel-Palestine Blogging
Environment
EPA: Rivers High in Arsenic, Heavy Metals After Sludge Spill
Civil Rights
9 Muslim Passengers Removed From Jet
Choice
Women’s Issues
Average Woman Worker Loses Nearly Half a Million to Pay Discrimination
GLBT Issues
Arkansas ACLU Sues Over Adoption Ban
From the Blogs
Capitol Annex:
Secret Summits, Shuttle Diplomacy Fixtures In Final Days Of The Speaker’s Race
Racism Review:
Denying Our Racist Realities: An Old White Sport
GoatMilk:
Unfair and Unbalanced: The U.S. Response to the Gaza Crisis
War and Peace
Politics
Caroline Kennedy Wants Clinton's Senate Seat, Senator Says
Texas Politics
GOP’s Chances Brighten in Texas Governor’s Race
Media
Choice
What Will the Future (of Reproductive Health and Rights) Look Like?
GLBT Issues
Gay Marriage Ban Activates Young Queers of Color
President Elect Barack Obama
Politics
Pelosi Lays Down the Law With Rahm
Administration
Cheney Admits Detainee-Abuse Role
Foreign Policy
Experts Predict a Possible Terrorist Strike with a Nuke by 2013 -- What Can We Do to Stop It?
Environment
As Rain Forests Disappear, A Market Solution Emerges
Economy
Civil Rights
US Supreme Court Orders Review of Guantanamo Torture Case
GLBT Issues
Obama's Pick for Education Secretary Backed Chicago Gay School
Choice
Women’s Issues
New Study Firmly Ties Hormone Use to Breast Cancer
From the Blogs
Racism Review:
International Racist Hate Crimes: American Export?
Prose and Doggerel:
Capitol Annex:
EDITORIAL: The Time Is Now For Democrats To Back A Democrat For Speaker
President Elect Barack Obama
Straw Man? Historians say Obama is no Lincoln
Politics
Hail to Chicago, Beacon of American Values
The Rise and Fall of Rod Blagojevich
Texas Politics
Austin Crafts Wish List for Legislative Session
War and Peace
Official History Spotlights Iraq Rebuilding Blunders
Media
In Case You Missed These Stories
Society
Homelessness Rising as Economy Slides
Choice
College Women And Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Women’s Issues
FDA Advisers Back New Female Condom
Racism
New Evidence of Extremists in the Military
GLBT Issues
Gay-Straight Alliance Hopes to Educate Teens
From the Blogs
The Aggie Insurgency:
President Bush Splits Doubleheader: Aggie 25 Percenters Whoop; Iraqi Pitches Shoes
Capitol Annex:
Bill White To Announce Senate Run Monday
Vet Voice:
President Elect Barack Obama
Obama’s Energy-Environment Team Likely To Be Named Next
Al Gore Waves Off Official Role
War and Peace
Pakistan Refuses to Extradite Mumbai Terrorists
Media
Science
Under Bush, Science Learned It Must Speak Up
Environment
Environmentalists Say Big Three are Blocking States from Imposing "Clean Car" Standards
Women’s Issues
President Elect Barack Obama
Last Call for a Bipartisan Cabinet
GOP Hopes Holder Makes Dems Squirm
Retired Officers Meet With Obama Aides on Interrogation Policy
Politics
Untold Story of Election 2008: The Death of the NRA
Matthews Advised to Quit MSNBC For Senate Run
War and Peace
Media
Environment
Hawai’i Endorses Ambitious Electric Car Plan
Death Penalty
Voters Rights
Racism
Racism and Anti-Racism in Suburban New York
Choice
Broader Medical Refusal Rule May Go Far Beyond Abortion
Women’s Issues
Hourglass Figures: We Take It All Back
From the Blogs
Prose and Doggerel:
Off the Kuff:
Poll Shows Democrats Gaining Ground in Texas
Bluedaze: