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Prop. 8: Gay-marriage ban unconstitutional, court rules — A federal appeals court Tuesday struck down California's ban on same-sex marriage, clearing the way for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage as early as next year. — The 2-1 decision by a panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court …
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Maggie Gallagher / National Review:
Ninth Circuit to 7 Million California Voters: You Are Irrational Bigots — In a breathtaking exercise in ill-natured illogic, a divided Ninth Circuit ruled 2-1 that because Prop 8 does not take away civil-union benefits for same-sex couples, it's an unconstitutional exercise in irrational animus towards gay people.
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NOM Blog
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NOM Condemns Ninth Circuit Ruling Finding Prop 8 Unconstitutional, Imperiling the Marriage Laws of 43 states — CONTACT: Anath Hartmann or Elizabeth Ray (703-683-5004) — Group will support efforts to take the issue to the US Supreme Court — WASHINGTON, D.C. — “As sweeping and wrong-headed …
Ed Whelan / National Review:
Ninth Circuit Panel Affirms Anti-Prop 8 Ruling — As I expected, a divided panel of the Ninth Circuit has affirmed former judge Vaughn Walker's outlandish ruling that California's Proposition 8 violates the federal Constitution. Arch-liberals Judge Stephen Reinhardt and Judge Michael Hawkins …
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Sadly, No!, CatholicVote.org and The Heritage Foundation
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Proposition 8 is overturned, and Obama catches a break on gay marriage
Proposition 8 is overturned, and Obama catches a break on gay marriage
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Guardian, Political Mojo and Gay Politics
Chris Johnson / Washington Blade:
Reporters grill Carney on marriage, Prop 8 ruling
Reporters grill Carney on marriage, Prop 8 ruling
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ThinkProgress, Gay Politics, Box Turtle Bulletin and Towleroad News #gay
Alyssa Rosenberg / ThinkProgress:
How Pop Culture Influenced Today's Proposition 8 Ruling
Adam Nagourney / New York Times:
Marriage Ban Violates Constitution, Court Rules
Marriage Ban Violates Constitution, Court Rules
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The Maddow Blog, Outside the Beltway, Wonkette and Prairie Weather
Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
California Proposition 8 same-sex-marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
California Proposition 8 same-sex-marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
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The Volokh Conspiracy, Political Mojo, Capital New York, THEROOT.COM, Daily Pundit and Althouse
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Romney's lead dips despite wins: Reuters/Ipsos poll — (Reuters) - Despite his strong showing in early state contests in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, Mitt Romney's support nationwide has dipped slightly during the past month, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday.
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ABCNEWS:
GOP Rivals Pounce on Romney's ‘Assault on Religion’ Line — JOHNSTOWN, Colo. - Mitt Romney's Republican rivals pounced today on his accusations that President Obama has an “assault on religion” by forcing Catholic institutions to provide contraceptives and abortion services, suggesting it was a hypocritical statement.
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Alan Colmes' Liberaland and ThinkProgress
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Missouri primary, Minnesota and Colorado caucuses: Rick Santorum may be headed for big night — Mitt Romney's campaign sought to downplay the importance of three non-binding presidential contests Tuesday evening, as one of the former Massachusetts governor's underdog challengers aimed to revive …
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CNN, Opinion L.A., Sky Dancing and ABCNEWS
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As Three States Vote, Romney Seeks to Lower Expectations — Voters in three states made their picks for the Republican presidential nomination today, as Mitt Romney tried to win enough votes to deny his rivals any momentum going into the first lull of the primary season.
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CNN
Chris Good / ABCNEWS:
Why Missouri Is Holding a ‘Meaningless’ Primary
Why Missouri Is Holding a ‘Meaningless’ Primary
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msnbc.com, Firedoglake, Washington Post, Taegan Goddard's …, Washington Monthly, Booman Tribune and The Daily Dish
Maggie Haberman / Politico:
Santorum: Romney contraceptive decision ‘trumped employees’ religious consciences'
Santorum: Romney contraceptive decision ‘trumped employees’ religious consciences'
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Political Watch and National Review
Tom Jensen / Public Policy Polling:
Big Day for Santorum? — Rick Santorum could be headed for a big …
Big Day for Santorum? — Rick Santorum could be headed for a big …
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Mike Brownfield / The Heritage Foundation:
Morning Bell: Obamacare Awakens a Sleeping Giant
Morning Bell: Obamacare Awakens a Sleeping Giant
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Campaign 2012, The PJ Tatler, Shakesville and Wake up America
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February PRRI Religion and Politics Tracking Poll — ▶ Read the news release here. — ▶ Read the Topline Questionnaire including the survey methodology here. — Majority Support Requirement that Employer Health Care Plans Include Contraception Coverage
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Washington Post:
Obama advisers seek compromise on contraception rule
Obama advisers seek compromise on contraception rule
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Firedoglake, The Daily Beast, ABCNEWS, Hot Air, Hullabaloo, LifeNews.com and Pundit & Pundette
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Many Catholic Universities, Hospitals Already Cover Contraception In Their Health Insurance Plans
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2012.talkingpointsmemo.com, Hullabaloo, Lez Get Real, The Daily Caller and The New Republic
Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Poll: Majority of Catholics support contraception coverage
Poll: Majority of Catholics support contraception coverage
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The Maddow Blog, Political Mojo and Hot Air
Jim Galloway / Political Insider:
Karen Handel resigns from Komen for the Cure — Karen Handel, the former GOP candidate for governor, just announced her resignation as a senior vice president for public of Susan G. Komen for the Cure - one week after the breast cancer charity reversed itself on a decision to sever financial ties with Planned Parenthood.
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Laura Bassett / The Huffington Post:
Mitt Romney: Susan G. Komen Was Right to Cut Planned Parenthood
Mitt Romney: Susan G. Komen Was Right to Cut Planned Parenthood
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Jezebel, Daily Kos, PERRspectives, Speakeasy, Hot Air and US Politics
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This Friday and Saturday, Occupy CPAC: Liberate Discourse — On February 9th through February 11th, a who's who of dastardly politicians will be holding the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel at 2660 Woodley Road, NW.
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Exclusive: Occupy DC Plans Mayhem for Major Conservative Conference — The “Occupy DC” protest group is planning to disrupt the upcoming Conservative Political Action Conference using a range of potentially illegal tactics that could even include violence against participants, Scribe has learned.
David A. Graham / The Atlantic Online:
Photo of the Day: Shock and Awe at the White House — President Obama gets a thrill after inviting young scientists and inventors to his home. — Playing with your food? Shooting things at the White House? It seems like a recipe for disaster and/or arrest, but somehow Joey Hudy managed …
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BuzzFeed and The Daily What
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Michelle Obama in Tug of War at White House — The normally dignified Blue Room at the White House became a late-night show comedy set last month when first lady Michelle Obama engaged in a friendly game of tug of war with host Jimmy Fallon, according to a photo released by the White House today.
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Weasel Zippers
Jim Messina / Barack Obama:
We Will Not Play by Two Sets of Rules — In 2010, the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case opened the door to a new wave of so-called Super PACs—non-candidate political committees that can receive and spend unlimited money from special interests.
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
Just Gets Better — What's the latest on the Pete Hoekstra “Chinese” ad that's been generating all the controversy? A follower on Twitter points out that in the html code on Hoekstra's site the woman in the ad is identified as “yellowgirl.” I checked and sure enough he's right.
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News Desk, Politico, Alan Colmes' Liberaland, The Atlantic Online, Mediaite, Colorlines, Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion and Gawker
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James Fallows / The Atlantic Online:
This Is So Classy: ‘Yellow Girl’
This Is So Classy: ‘Yellow Girl’
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Balloon Juice, Wonkette, Politico and No More Mister Nice Blog
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Dem Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper: I Wouldn't Have Voted for Obamacare If I'd Known About HHS Regulation — Former Democratic congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper, a Catholic from Erie, Pennsylvania, cast a crucial vote in favor of Obamacare in 2010. She lost her seat that November in part because of her controversial support of Obamacare.
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The PJ Tatler, Rush Limbaugh, Don Surber, Weasel Zippers and Wake up America
Stephen Dinan / Washington Times:
Administration names official advocate for illegal immigrants — The Obama administration on Tuesday announced a new “public advocate” charged with listening to immigrants' concerns about its law enforcement policies — but Republicans said the position amounts to an official mouthpiece for illegal immigrants being deported.
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Pat Dollard, Weasel Zippers, The PJ Tatler and The Lonely Conservative
Bruce Bartlett / Economix:
Tilting the Budget Process to the G.O.P. — Bruce Bartlett held senior policy roles in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations and served on the staffs of Representatives Jack Kemp and Ron Paul. He is the author of “The Benefit and the Burden: Tax Reform - Why We Need It and What It Will Take.”
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Washington Monthly, Political Mojo and Economist's View
Stephanie Jones / Journal Times:
Suspect recall signing could result in felony charges — RACINE — What started with a man noticing his friend's signature four times on recall petitions could result in felony charges. — The Racine County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate possible fraudulent recall signatures collected …
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RedState and Campaign 2012
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Jackson Lee: Private screeners risk another 9/11 — Handing airport screening duties to private companies could result in another terrorist attack like Sept. 11, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee said Tuesday afternoon. — The Federal Aviation Administration authorization bill awaiting President …
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