Recent Votes

• Violence Against Women Act Divides Senate

  Source: The New York Times

  WASHINGTON — With emotions still raw from the fight over President Obama’s contraception mandate, Senate Democrats are beginning a push to renew the Violence Against Women Act, the once broadly bipartisan 1994 legislation that now faces fierce opposition from conserva …

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• AP Exclusive: Obama's transgender ex-nanny 'proud'

  Once, long ago, Evie looked after "Barry" Obama, the kid who would grow up to become the world's most powerful man. Now, his transgender former nanny has given up her tight, flowery dresses, her brocade vest and her bras, and is living in fear on Indonesia's streets.

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• Oklahoma state senator's sign: 'If I wanted the government in my womb, I'd f*ck a senator'

  Source: Raw Story

  At a recent rally against a so-called “personhood” bill currently favored by Oklahoma lawmakers,state senator Judy McIntyre (D) was photographed holding a sign that read: “IF I WANTED THE GOVERNMENT IN MY WOMB, I’D @!$%# A SENATOR.” Explaining …

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