President Obama’s decision to come out squarely in favor of same-sex marriage quickly electrified Democrats, progressives and other supporters of marriage equality. In the midst of his battle for re-election, Obama announced in an interview with ABC News: “I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” Previously, Obama had said only that his views on the issue had been “evolving.” But with his declaration Wednesday, Democrats and other progressives quickly rallied to the president’s side. Sen....
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Feds Pushed To Guard Rights of Occupy Protesters
Amid escalating clashes between police and those taking part in Occupy protests nationwide, a prominent progressive organization is urging the Justice Department to step in to protect the First Amendment rights of the protesters. Democracy for America (DFA), associated with former presidential candidate and ex-Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean, emailed supporters Wednesday, asking them to sign an online petition to press federal officials to stand up for the protection of those taking part in Occupy. Established based on...
It Could Get Crowded Out There: New Protests Planned ‘In Solidarity With’ OWS
In just a few short weeks, Occupy Wall Street has done more than merely spawn hundreds of other Occupy protests across the country and around the world. It’s given birth to an entire movement which has rejuvenated the whole of the American left, almost literally overnight. Labor unions, progressive advocacy organizations, and others have all rushed to associate themselves with Occupy, and that association has clearly become a two-way street. The unions and others have been supporting Occupy with...
Step Right Up And Get Your Occupy Merch Here
My neighbor went to Occupy Wall Street, and all I got was this lousy yard sign. That’s not really true, but it could be. Official Washington Democrats may still be unsure of how, or whether, to embrace the burgeoning Occupy protest movement, but at least progressive organization has figured out how to cash in on it. Democracy For America (DFA), the group associated with Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor and ex-chairman of the Democratic Party, has begun offering Occupy-themed yard...
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