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Religious Right Targets Maine & Marriage Equality with Money, Anti-Gay Swat Teams and Reprise of Prop-8’s False Fearmongering Strategies
National Religious Right organizations that bankrolled the effort to put Proposition 1 on the ballot in Maine descended on the state this past weekend with a SWAT team of anti-gay leaders and veterans of last year’s Prop 8 battle in California.
Indiana Court Declares State's Voter ID Law Unconstitutional
Following the Indiana Court of Appeals unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel that the state’s voter ID law is unconstitutional, People For the American Way Director of Public Policy Tanya Clay House said, "It’s been a long time coming, but this is exciting news for Indiana voters and all of us concerned with protecting the right to vote of all Americans. Indiana's voter identification law was the most stringent in the country, and the Indiana Court of Appeals' decision to strike it down is correct. The court rightfully recognized the need to ensure voter security for all Indiana voters by reexamining the voter identification law, which would disproportionately harm minorities, the poor and the elderly."
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Legislation to Dump DOMA Introduced in Congress
Legislation to repeal the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA) was introduced in the House of Representatives today by Congressman Jerrold Nadler of New York.
Congressman Joe Wilson: The Tip of the Right Wing Iceberg
In response to Congressman Joe Wilson’s (R-S.C.) disruption of the President’s address to Congress last night, People For the American Way President Michael B. Keegan issued the following statement:
“Representative Wilson’s behavior last night was inappropriate and deeply disrespectful of the President, the Congress, and the millions of Americans who want to hear a reasoned discussion of health care reform. Mr. Wilson was right to apologize, and GOP leaders who spoke out were right to distance themselves from his behavior."
Why Did the GOP Choose a "Birther" to Deliver Health Care Address Rebuttal?
Media reports today revealed that Congressman Charles Boustany (R-LA), the GOP's choice to deliver a rebuttal to President Obama's address to Congress tonight, promoted misinformation about the President's birthplace. When asked about the President's citizenship, Rep. Boustany at one time claimed "I think there are questions. We'll have to see." He later distanced himself from those remarks.
Video: "Sarah Palin Doesn't Speak For Me"
Health Care Hostilities Result From Right's Declaration of War on Obama
Vituperative attacks on Democratic-led efforts to reform the nation's health care system reflect right-wing leaders' strategic decision to do everything in their power to destroy the Obama presidency. The disruptions at congressional town hall meetings by angry, misinformed mobs are the result of an opportunistic coalition of convenience between deep-pocketed corporate opponents of reform, Religious Right leaders who see opposition to Obama as a religious duty, right-wing media outlets eager to use any bludgeon at their disposal to weaken the Obama administration, and Republican officials all too eager to play along in hopes of strengthening their political position.
Sen. Ted Kennedy: "His voice is stilled, his legacy lives on"
A great sadness has settled over millions of Americans who counted on Ted Kennedy to champion the values of freedom, fairness and opportunity. His voice is stilled, but his legacy lives on.
Brief Highlights Need for DOMA Repeal
While the DOJ's latest brief in the Smelt v. United States case reaffirms President Obama's pledge to repeal DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act), it's still disappointing that the Administration continues to defend the law in court.
Bipartisan Employment Non-Discrimination Act Introduced in the Senate
Both the House and Senate have now introducted inclusive versions of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would prohibit employers from discriminating based on employees' sexual orientation, gender or gender identity
To Hell with Health Care Reform: Religious Right Leaders Attack Obama, Spout GOP Dogma about "Socialism" While Fanning Flames on Abortion
Much of the Religious Right's organizing energy has been devoted to incendiary and false claims about the administration's alleged stealth plan to force every health plan to cover - and force all doctors to provide - abortion services. None of these approaches are actually included in the plans working their way through Congress. In fact, anti-choice members of Congress are using health reform to institute a new nationwide abortion ban in private insurance plans taking away coverage women already have.
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes in Favor of Sotomayor
Judge Sotomayor is one step closer to confirmation to the Supreme Court with today's Senate Judiciary Committee vote to send her nomination to the full Senate.
Hate Crimes Legislation Passes in Senate!
The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act passed in the Senate as an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill. Now the bill goes to conference committee, where it's up to the House to keep the amendment in the final bill.
Senate to Hold Hearings on Don't Ask Don't Tell
The Senate Armed Services Committee today announced that it would hold hearings on Don't Ask Don't Tell in the fall of this year. Michael B. Keegan said, "Our nation needs a strong national defense, and repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell would allow more qualified men and women to serve honestly and openly in our armed forces. Americans overwhelmingly support the repeal of DADT, and it's long past time to stop mistreating our courageous military personnel. "
Senate Includes Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act in DOD Authorization
The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act made it on to the DOD Authorization bill as an amendment last night -- a major step forward in finally getting this important legislation to the president's desk to be signed into law. Be on the lookout for intensified rhetoric and lies from the Right about this good bill. Learn more and take action at our resource page.
As Senate Prepares to Take Up Hate Crimes Bill, Far Right’s Inflammatory Claims Should Not Be Taken Seriously
Anti-gay organizations have been fighting the steady advance of federal hate crimes legislation with rhetoric that is increasingly unhinged from reality. When the U.S. House of Representatives passed a hate crimes bill on April 29 with a bipartisan 74-vote margin, Religious Right leaders and some of their congressional allies were inspired to new heights (or depths) of literally incredible accusations.
Sotomayor Excels at Day Two of Confirmation Hearings
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor performed exceptionally in her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings this week. See some of our coverage of the hearings on Facebook, Twitter or here on our blog. Please sign the petition to the Senate urging the confirmation of Judge Sotomayor if you have not already
Senator Hatch Attacks Straw Man over Ricci 'Smear'
People For the American Way responds to Orrin Hatch's comments at the confirmation hearing of Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
Day One of Confirmation Hearings a Big Win for Sotomayor
The first day of hearings for the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor concluded today with Judge Sotomayor's opening statement. People For the American Way Executive Vice President Marge Baker issued the following statement: "Today's hearings went exceptionally well for Judge Sotomayor, and I think she made it very clear why President Obama chose to nominate her for a seat on our nation's highest Court."
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