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DOD to investigate complaints that gay blogs, news sites are censored on Pentagon computers
DOD acknowledged tonight that “some sites may have unnecessarily been blocked.” And they’re looking into it. -
DOD says it’s banning gay blogs for national security reasons – doesn’t ban FRC’s blog, Red State
Funny that reading AMERICAblog, PHB, Towleroad, HRC’s blog risks national security. But FRC’s blog is fine. -
DOD anti-”LGBT” Web filter category also bans gay anti-bullying, suicide prevention sites
Why is the Pentagon using Internet filtering software that is clearly discriminatory to gay and trans people?
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Pentagon bans even more sites for being “gay”; anti-gay “hate group” okay
The Pentagon’s war against gay news sites continues as more gay blogs are banned for being “LGBT.”
Fiscal cliff deal included up to $205bn in corporate gifts, thanks to White House
“The White House wanted permanent extensions of a whole slew of corporate tax credits” in the fiscal cliff deal.
Tea Party wants to take down McConnell in 2014
There is no doubt that the Tea Party cost Republicans seats in 2012, and they may do it again in 2014.
Chris Murphy’s baby raises hand to be sworn in with Senator daddy
One of the most adorable photos, ever. New Democratic Senator Chris Murphy being sworn in today, with family.
Listen to Gaius talk “fiscal cliff,” 11pm Eastern tonight
Gaius will be on the Rich Smith Show at 11pm Eastern tonight to discuss the fiscal cliff, you can listen online.
Fiscal cliff deal exempted Big Oil’s billion dollar subsidies
“GOP Speaker Boehner refused to rule out trimming oil and gas subsidies as part of a fiscal cliff deal.”
New Hampshire to be 1st state with all-female congressional delegation
New Hampshire will become the first state in the nation’s history to send an all-female delegation to Congress.
Pentagon bans Towleroad, AMERICAblog sites for being “LGBT.” Coulter, Limbaugh ok.
I wonder if the Pentagon has a censorship category titled “Jewish,” “African-American,” or “Latino.”
Obama issues signing statement on gay-bashing-lite “conscience clause” in DOD bill
The religious right has a long history of pushing these “conscience clauses” to let bigots discriminate.
Not missing a beat, CNBC launches next assault on “entitlements”
The pampered class has done quite well, including their runaway defense spending, tax cuts and federal bailouts.
