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Senator Claims Pentagon Witholding Sex Crimes Information
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) stated Monday that the number of sex-related crimes occurring in U.S. military communities is far greater than reports by the Defense Department. She alleges the Pentagon has refused to provide basic information about sexual assaults. Gillibrand reported that the spouses of service members and civilian women living or working near military…
Senator Bernie Sanders Announces White House Bid
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has announced he will be running for president in 2016. In his announcement he declared, “I intend to stand up and fight for working families all over the country.” Sanders, the longest-serving Independent in Congress history is running as a Democrat. His formal kick-off to candidacy will be held in his…
2016 GOP Candidates Grow: Fiorina, Carson Begin Campaigns
Last week two new GOP presidential hopefuls joined the 2016 presidential run. The first, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina announced her campaign. Retired pediatric Neurosurgeon Ben Carson also announced he will be seeking the nomination. Fiorina, 60 is the only woman Republican candidate, once a powerful female in the corporate world. Fiorina shared on ABC…
Inslee Finally Admits Gas Tax Hike
Governor Jay Inslee finally admitted publically to KIRO radio host Dori Monson that he will use his administrative powers- and ignore the state legislature- when he raises the price of gasoline in Washington State. Jay Inslee signed an agreement with California and Canada which imposes “low carbon fuel standards,” however the Governor’s own consultants estimate…
Hobby Lobby Wins Supreme Court Contraceptive Ruling
Hobby Lobby challenged the contraceptive mandate made by the government which required that all employers cover the cost of all contraceptives at no cost to their employees. The Green family, the owners of the arts and crafts chain, Hobby Lobby as well as the Hahns, owners of Conestoga a cabinet making company challenged this mandate saying that…
Meet Presidents Obama and Clinton
Make a donation of whatever you can to support Democrats today, and you’ll be automatically entered to join Presidents Obama and Clinton in New York. This is an opportunity you don’t want to pass up. We know you’re excited. After all, your money could go for other things like a charity, food for the poor,…