Infographic: The death penalty in different states
Should the death penalty be repealed in more states or does Florida have it right? Join the conversation! read post
Topic: Civil rights
12 reactions progressives had to the Prop 8 and DOMA hearings, in GIFs
Our profile pictures changed to equal signs, we tuned to our favorite news channel and we hinged on Justice Anthony Kennedy’s every word as the Supreme Court heard challenges to California’s ballot initiative, Proposition 8, and a section of federal … read post
Professional sports, gay rights and a legacy of exclusion
They’re the four major sports leagues: Major League Baseball, the NFL, the NBA and the NHL. They are home to the elite of the elite in professional sports, and over the years the leagues have also become historical entities that … read post
Is marriage equality important to you? Morgan Freeman says it should be
With his deep and soothing voice, Morgan Freeman could be speaking gibberish and we’d all likely still be convinced. Luckily, his most recent message is in English, and it’s quite clear. Marriage equality for all. This month, voters in Maryland, … read post
5 new Republican laws that will have you running to vote
Here are the most infamous Republican-sponsored laws passed on the state level that will have you running to vote tomorrow to prevent this from happening again. read post
Granholm and Van Houten say people don’t need assault weapons
Benjamin Van Houten and Jennifer Granholm discuss the type of weapon used in the Aurora, Colo., shooting. And neither can think of a reason for a civilian to have an assault weapon. watch video
War on women’s health: Romney’s positions ‘extreme’ and ‘at odds’ with American women
Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, says there is a political agenda aiming to eliminate women’s access to reproductive care. watch video
‘Protectors of voter suppression’: Granholm says SCOTUS is ‘lighting the runway for corporate jets’
The Supreme Court justices are blinded by ideology, says Jennifer Granholm in “The War Room.” watch video
Fugelsang: Rodney King wanted something good to come from failings
John Fugelsang says Rodney King was not a saint and never pretended to be one. But King wanted people to learn from his mistakes. watch video
Socializing with ‘The War Room’: Nuns on the bus, reproductive rights and moments of Mitt
This week on “The War Room” Facebook and Twitter pages we posted in defense of women’s reproductive rights and standing up for the nuns on the bus. We also talked about the deficit, the auto industry, Congress and Mitt Romney. [...] read post
